Sherry Marshall

With nearly forty years’ experience in science research, customer service and program development, Sherry knew early on that a career in science communication was her true calling. Her first experience with the wonders of a science museum was at the age of nine, and she was hooked on science from that moment forward, going on to receive her Physics degree from Oklahoma State University (OSU) with emphases in Chemistry, Behavioral Science, and Curriculum and Instruction, receiving an OSU Distinguished Alumni award in 2018. Early in her career, Sherry worked in El Paso, TX developing training programs for low-income and minority women, preparing them for higher paying science and technology jobs. A passion for education and museums led Sherry back to Science Museum Oklahoma, known then as Omniplex. After serving as Director of Education, Director of the Oklahoma Museum Network, and VP of Programs, she accepted the position of President/CEO in 2016 and recently celebrated her 32nd year at the museum. 

Sherry serves as an advisor for institutions including the National Science Foundation, the Institute for Museum and Library Services, American Alliance of Museums, Oklahoma State University Physics, and the Oklahoma Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research. She is also actively involved with the Association of Science and Technology Centers and the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Sherry is an Oklahoma native and currently resides in Edmond, Oklahoma with her husband Todd, who she met at Oklahoma State as he was finishing his PhD, also in physics.