Brian Mandell, Ph.D.

Brian Mandell, Ph. D. , is the Division Director for Curriculum, Digital Media and Communications at the Smithsonian Science Education Center. He leads the development of world-class print and digital science curricula, including programs used by over 250, 000 students. He holds a Ph. D. in Educational Psychology from George Mason University, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor.

Outside of his formal roles, Brian is a co-founder of The Learners Compass, an educational research and consulting firm. His work shows a deep commitment to enhancing learning through innovative methods, including an interest in how digital games and other media can support educational outcomes, demonstrated by his posts about National Video Game Day.

He developed an educational app called "Disaster Detector" and co-authored a publication on a unique assessment technique titled “The Infamous Chris Quiz. ”