Arbor Scientific is a leading provider of Physics and Physical Science teaching equipment tested and approved by educators recognized for their expertise. We work with teachers at all levels to find the ‘Cool Stuff’ – unique demonstration and laboratory tools – and then provide lesson plans, supportive teaching guides and science teaching supplies to make each learning experience fun and effective.
Who We Are
Arbor Scientific is a leading provider of Physics and Physical Science teaching equipment tested and approved by educators recognized for their expertise. We work with teachers at all levels to find the ‘Cool Stuff’ – unique demonstration and laboratory tools – and then provide lesson plans, supportive teaching guides and science teaching supplies to make each learning experience fun and effective.
Meet Some of Our Team
Pete
Operations Manager
What do you think is the coolest Arbor Sci product?
The Gravity Well – I love how it takes out-of-this-world concepts and brings them into the classroom in a fun, engaging, and educational way. It’s a great hands-on tool for exploring gravity, orbits, and spacetime curvature.
If you could have brunch with one scientist (alive or not), who would it be and why?
I'd choose Carolus Linnaeus—as the father of modern taxonomy, his classification system appeals to my desire to create scalable systems and organization. I’d love to hear his thoughts on bringing order to complexity through standardized scalable processes.
Angie
Customer Service Manager
What do you think is the coolest Arbor Sci product?
Plasma Globe – It takes me right back to childhood, standing in a science museum, completely mesmerized by the glowing plasma arcs. It’s a perfect mix of science and wonder, making abstract physics concepts feel almost magical.
If you could have brunch with one scientist (alive or not), who would it be and why?
Marie Curie – Her groundbreaking research on radioactivity revolutionized medicine and laid the foundation for modern radiation therapy. As someone with a background in the field, I’d love to discuss how her discoveries have shaped cancer treatment and what she would think of today’s advancements. Her dedication to science and perseverance in a male-dominated field make her an inspiring figure to learn from.
Matt
Warehouse Manager
What do you think is the coolest Arbor Sci product?
Hand Crank Van De Graaf Generator – This reminds me of first physics class in high school and the demonstrations the teacher would do with it. The way she approached her teaching was the motivation for me to pursue my degree in Physics.
If you could have brunch with one scientist (alive or not), who would it be and why?
Erwin Schrodinger – I have always been intrigued by quantum physics. His contributions to quantum theory and quantum mechanics were groundbreaking during his life. Also, his name is fun to say.
Collin
Marketing Manager
What do you think is the coolest Arbor Sci product?
Precision APP—There is just something so satisfying about watching the rockets actually land where you predict they will. It also makes a really cool noise.
If you could have brunch with one scientist (alive or not), who would it be and why?
I've always admired Dorothy Hodgkin for her biochemistry discoveries, which was my background before Arbor. She also traveled a lot, which is another passion of mine.
Jennie
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer
What do you think is the coolest Arbor Sci product?
The Mega Mirror — it’s impossible not to play with it. Students lean in, turn it, laugh, and suddenly realize they’re exploring reflection, symmetry, and image formation firsthand. It’s simple, visual, and endlessly curious—just the way Leonardo would have studied light.
If you could have brunch with one scientist (alive or not), who would it be and why?
I’d pick Leonardo da Vinci. He wasn’t just an artist, but an inventor and visionary who sketched machines centuries ahead of their time. Over coffee and croissants, I’d ask him what he thinks of modern engineering—and then hand him the Mega Mirror to explore light, symmetry, and perception in a way that would surely spark a dozen new sketches in his notebook.
Alex
Data Analyst
Data Analyst
What do you think is the coolest Arbor Sci product?
Definitely the Gyroscope Wheel. It’s almost impossible not to smile when you’re standing on a rotating platform and feel the pull of angular momentum in action. That moment when your brain and body both get it—that’s what makes physics unforgettable.
If you could have brunch with one scientist (alive or not), who would it be and why?
I’d choose Alan Turing. His brilliance reshaped how we think about intelligence, logic, and computation. I’d love to hear his take on modern AI and watch him run a present-day Turing Test. Plus, his WWII codebreaking work was extraordinary, not just for its impact but for the creativity and persistence it took.
What We Do
We partner with educators recognized for their expertise, to find, create, develop and support exemplary resources that are not only affordable, but when properly implemented, will provide a more engaging and positive learning environment so that each student may achieve a higher level of learning. We then encourage and foster an environment where these resources and best practices are shared within their community.
A Note From Our CEO
"With changing standards, budget cuts, and other challenges, today’s classrooms are more demanding than ever. We thank you for your dedication to making your classroom a fun and engaging learning environment. The mere fact that you are looking at this website shows your passion for taking your classroom to the next level. We are so proud to be able to help support you in your mission to teach the bright science minds of tomorrow."
Jennie Kristofferson
Chief Executive Officer, Arbor Scientific
About Jennie
Jennie began her career over 27 years ago as a math teacher and quickly saw that real learning sticks when students build meaning before being told the concept. Hands-on resources, like those from Arbor Scientific, are key to that process—and this belief has guided her work ever since, from the classroom to executive leadership roles in publishing, supplemental resources and edtech at organizations like Nearpod, Amplify, Pearson (now Savvas), Hand2Mind, and most recently as CEO of Pathful.
With her mix of classroom experience and big-picture vision, Jennie is excited to guide Arbor Scientific into its next chapter—bringing the magic of physics into even more areas of science. She believes the coolest parts of science start with physics, whether it’s powering a chemistry demo, shaping an earth science model, or sparking curiosity in STEM.
