Dr. Manorama Talaiver, the Director of Learning Technologies, is now implementing technology programs at the Science Museum to develop technology skills in children and adults and is continuing to introduce cutting edge technologies to teachers and administrators. She is a patient, humorous, hands-on educator who tirelessly teaches workshops herself, statewide. Her vision, dedication and determination to bring technology educational opportunities to all Virginians has had and will have impact beyond our capacity to measure. Mano is also coordinating the professional development programs as the project director of the Central Virginia Consortium for Transforming teaching and Learning experiences with Technology in collaboration with Dr. Rezba of Virginia Commonwealth University. Before joining the museum, Mano served Chesterfield Public Schools and the Mathematics & Science Center as Technology Specialist. Mano has taught in private Christian and public schools in the United States. Before joining the doctoral program in the University of Georgia, Mano worked in one of the prestigious autonomous colleges in India as the professor of mathematical economics.

Mano received her bachelor's degree in mathematics and physics from Madras University, Master's degree in Mathematical Economics and a diploma in French from Madurai University, Masters in Agricultural economics form Manchester university , U.K, and her doctorate in education from the university of Georgia. Dr. Talaiver (Mano) has devoted her career to technology education, most specifically to teacher education. Her research into gender effects on technology integration, her modeling of best practices with students, her written curriculum guides, and her tireless production of teacher workshops are unparalleled. Teacher training and support is both a personal and professional mission for Mano.