Curiosity, creativity, and a little bit of magic — we’re kicking off Minnebar19 with Dr. AnnMarie Thomas!

AnnMarie is an engineer. An artist. An educator. A maker. A writer. A lifelong learner who built her career mixing science, art, tech, and curiosity into something new — over and over again.

From Squishy Circuits (playdough that lights up!) to OK Go Sandbox (music videos as STEAM playgrounds), to founding the Playful Learning Lab at the University of St. Thomas, her work reminds us: when we make space for play, we make space for possibility.

Today, she leads Listo Idea Co, consulting on projects ranging from workshop design to ocean focused VR/AR. She’s also an enthusiastic amateur in a wide range of hobbies,  including trapeze and magic.

We’re so excited to begin the day together with AnnMarie — and start Minnebar19 fueled by play, curiosity, and creativity.

Learn more about AnnMarie at annmarie-thomas.com