About: George Hein

George Hein is professor emeritus at Lesley University, chemist, museum educator, education theorist, and education researcher. His work in education began as part of the Educational Development Center in the Elementary Science project, growing from there to program evaluation and valuation of cultural institutions. From here he became involved in museum education, where he became a pre-imminent scholar in the field. He has had experience as a curriculum developer, science educator, and director of national programs to facilitate systemic school change. He became Professor and Director of the Program Evaluation and Research Group at Lesley College.