Tzipor Ulman, PHD

Founder & CEO

Under Tzipor’s leadership, Science is Elementary grew from an idea to a multi-faceted organization with international reach.

This year, Science is Elementary will impact more than 50,000 children, their teachers, and their families.

During the COVID19 pandemic, Tzipor ideated SiE Books – a unique series that fills a massive gap in children’s education: wordless stories, featuring children of color who behave as scientists, coupled with step-by-step illustrations for doing science experiments that are easy enough for five-year-olds to do on their own, and with a family engagement component.

Tzipor’s prior work includes consulting on business strategy to Fortune 500 and startup clients, working with a seed VC, non-profit management, science tutoring, and mentoring students in urban and suburban areas. She is active in the community, serving on several nonprofit boards, and is the recipient of the Jefferson Award for Public Service.

Tzipor is the proud mother of 2 young men in whom she has instilled a curiosity about the world and the way things work. She holds a PhD in physical chemistry from Stanford University and a BSc in Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University.