Michelle Lehman, a creative professional from Basalt, Colorado, whose work sits at the intersection of art, science, and visual storytelling. She studied at Middlebury College, where she developed an interest in using animation to communicate complex scientific ideas and began collaborating with researchers and healthcare professionals.
She has since built a career in scientific visualization and animation, working with research-driven organizations to develop in-house animation programs and roles, including at Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Quantum Design. Her work focuses on making scientific concepts more accessible through digital media and storytelling.
Leadership
- Built scientific animation programs for research institutions
- Animation and visualization work with Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Quantum Design
- Collaborates with scientists and healthcare professionals on science communication
- Self-taught skills in motion graphics, VFX, videography, and photography
- Focused on bridging art, science, and public understanding
