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Child wearing safety goggles and using a pipette to drop liquid into a cylinder.

Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist

Child wearing safety goggles and using a pipette to drop liquid into a cylinder.
The Children’s Museum and the Eli Lilly and Company Foundation are committed to showcasing successful women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as positive role models. We believe that in order to support girls and young women in their exploration of STEM, it’s vital to provide them with opportunities to interact with and learn from women working in and making significant contributions to, STEM fields and concepts. To support girls and women in STEM, the museum offers the Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist program, featuring a female STEM professional. 

Each year, the museum recruits one or two STEM professionals who have demonstrated experience in STEM outreach and connecting girls to STEM. 

Meet our 2026 Visiting Scientist

Dr. Ann Taylor

Dr. Taylor is a Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Wabash College. Her dedicated scientific research explores how plants recognize and defend themselves against pathogens and how they communicate with one another—interests that began when she grew up on a farm and witnessed many of the family’s trees succumb to Dutch Elm Disease.

Dr. Taylor is passionate about helping children connect science to the world around them. She especially enjoys creating learning experiences that blend curiosity, nature, and discovery – whether through hands-on biochemistry activities or exploring how plants protect themselves. 
Eli Lilly and Company Visiting Scientist Dr. Ann Taylor speaking with a young participant with one of her STEM workshops at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
Dr. Ann Taylor quote that says, “I look forward to encouraging children and their caregivers to be scientists, to ask questions about the world around them and conduct experiments to find answers.”

Visting Scientist Dr. Ann Taylor's Public Schedule

Schedule is subject to change.
All public Visiting Scientist workshops and activities are included with museum admission. 

Feb. 1, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

Feb. 15, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

March 21, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
STEM Exploration Day tabletop activities in the Sunburst Atrium 

March 28, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

April 12, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

April 18, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration tabletop activities in the Sunburst Atrium

May 23, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

June 7, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

June 20, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

July 18, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

Aug. 2, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

Aug. 29, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

Sept. 5, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

Oct. 10, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

Oct. 25, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

Nov. 14, 10:00 a.m.-3 p.m.
Chemistry Day - tabletop activities in the Sunburst Atrium

Dec. 6, 1:45 & 3 p.m.
Workshop in the Corteva Agriscience STEMLab

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