Meet Our Mad Scientists
Get to know the fantastic Mad Scientists of Mad Science of Southern MA & RI
Our Team
Our amazing team of Mad Scientists dazzle children with their outgoing personalities that bring our science programs to life! Every member of our staff is focused on creating unforgettable experiences for each and every child; helping us spark imaginative learning throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, and Rhode Island.
Each one of our Mad Scientists has experience working with preschool or elementary-level children. They have excellent presentation and classroom management skills, and they have all undergone an extensive background check.
Our Mad Scientists
Jolting Jonathan
Chief Science Officer & Captain of the Ship
JJ started working for Atomic Allen in 2007 after reading about Mad Science in a newspaper! *gasp* In 2025 he took the helm and is looking forward to the next chapter. When not in his labcoat Jon spends time with his family and 4 cats. He also enjoys antacids since taking the helm.
Atomic Allen
Seniorest Scientist Emeritus
Allen is passionate about children, science, and teaching, which makes him an ideal Mad Scientist. Prior to starting Mad Science of Southern MA & RI in the summer of 2002, he had spent over 20 years as an Engineering Manager in various aspects of the semiconductor industry. He has theoretically retired.
Solar Shelly
Outreach Manager
Shelly has dedicated her life to working with and inspiring children, and hands-on science is one of her favorite aspects of working with children. She has dual degrees in Human Development Studies and Theater which helped her to appreciate the works of Charles Dickens.
Sophiac Acid
Equipment Manager
Sophia comes to us from Mad Science of Western New England and has been a welcome addition to the team. In her free time, Sophia enjoys smiling, lattes, & jigsaw puzzles. Sophia is particularly excited to be able to be the voice of reason.
Molecular Mallory
O.G. (Office Gremlin...she picked that. That was not an us decision!)
Molecular Mallory hasn't gotten Jolting Jonathan her biography yet and she knows better because he will just write something like this.
Carbon Carol
Carol retired from teaching after 34 years. Students always enjoyed her classes because of her hands on approach. She joined Mad Science because she very much missed working with students and the creative aspect of teaching.
Lunar Lori
Lori has an M.Ed in Early Childhood Education and was once a child herself. She has taught in a variety of preschool settings and has learned to interact with a diverse number of people. As our shortest scientist, Lori's goal is to only only present programs to people she is taller than.
Luminescent Laura
Social Media Guru
When looking for someone who could handle our Social Media and all these new fangled interweb thingamabobs, there was only one choice. We needed someone who was under 40 years old! As the only person on the payroll who could explain the difference between reels, memes, and tik toks...we knew Laura was the one!
Seismic Schooner
Bestest Girl/Office Mascot/Dog
Schooner is Mad Science's K-9 Unit. When not conducting extensive research on photosynthesis in puppies, she enjoys sniffing things, chasing round flung toys, and disseminating copious amounts of small white hairs whenever you wear dark clothing.