Field of Presentation

Nature, Science

Session Proposal

Communication is not limited to words. We use gestures, costumes, puppets, music, and many different modes to express our ideas to our audiences. One of the most profound techniques for relaying science concepts is visual demonstrations. Not only are they tremendously eye catching, but they allow the observer to see a phenomenon in its truest form. They can observe and consider what they have just seen through their own filter, untangled from the presenter’s point of view. Combine this immediacy with the technique of a discrepant event, and you have a powerful tool for creating long lasting memories.

Professional Bio

Paul Taylor received a Master of Arts in theatre from Villanova University.  In 1992, Paul began work at the New Jersey State Aquarium where he established a theatre program and participated in the NSF-funded Exhibit Development Staff Training Project at the Exploratorium.  As the Director of Treehouse at the Philadelphia Zoo, he wrote over 30 scripts and presented seminars and performances at AAM, AZA, ASTC, IMTAL, and the Theatre in Museums Conference.  He then worked as the Traveling Science Show Manager at The Franklin Institute and as a writer/actor for two murder mystery companies.  He is currently working as the Education Programs Manager at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center. Paul is a Past President of the International Museum Theater Alliance.