Virtual Science Center (VSC) is a forward-looking 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strives to ignite interest in STEM by creating high-impact, interactive museum experiences featuring innovative technologies.
Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Virtual Science Center leverages its deep connections to the tech community to develop inquiry-based, compelling experiences about emerging technologies.
We facilitate collaborations between industry experts, museum and science centers, educators, exhibit design teams and visitors. Our goal is to provide relevant, science-rich content while increasing museum attendance and inspiring more students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
Meet the team
Meghan Lee
Executive Director
Meghan Lee is the visionary, co-founder, and Executive Director of Virtual Science Center (VSC). Positioning VSC as a disruptive force in the museum field, Meghan’s goal is to make hands-on learning about science and new technologies a life-transforming educational experience that is accessible to everyone. With over twenty years of experience, Meghan has developed compelling, interactive science and traveling exhibits for some of the most prestigious museums in the country, including the California Science Center, Library of Congress, Great Lakes Science Center, and Experience Music Project. She was involved in bringing the first exhibition of Gunther Von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS to the United States, as well as Goosebumps: The Science of Fear, Magic: The Science of Illusion, and The Charles and Ray Eames Retrospective.
Brendan Iribe
Board President
Virtual Science Center is co-founded and chaired by one of Silicon Valley’s leading technology creators, Brendan Iribe. Developer of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset and formerly Vice President of PC VR at Oculus, Brendan advises Virtual Science Center in technology-related content and development, sharing his unique expertise and insight. Brendan represents the industry side of Virtual Science Center’s collaborative model, reinforcing its connection with the tech community to create impactful, one-of- a-kind informal learning experiences.
Elizabeth Iribe
Board Vice President
Elizabeth Iribe joined the Board of Virtual Science Center in Fall 2015. An active philanthropist and education advocate, Elizabeth recently made a major gift to the Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Innovation at the University of Maryland to establish two endowed chairs in Computer Science. Elizabeth has worked in the library and museum fields, collecting folk stories for the Smithsonian, driving a Bookmobile, and contributing to museums and cultural institutions in many ways. Elizabeth also introduced her son Brendan to the positive impact exhibitions and informal learning experiences make on visitors and their ability to inspire and educate.