John R. Laubenstein has been an educator, researcher, and STEM education proponent throughout his career. He has taught physics, chemistry, and mathematics at the high school and college level, conducted exploratory research at a major laboratory, and worked in the field of corporate philanthropy. He currently works with companies and not-for-profit organizations to manage charitable programs, many of which are focused on STEM education. His latest endeavor is sharing his lifelong journey exploring gravitation, relativity, and cosmology.

John began this journey while pursuing chemistry at Northern Illinois University. During that time he started laying the foundation for what would become Scale Metrics. He believes challenging scientific topics can be discussed in meaningful ways without the need to delve into complex mathematics that often serve to drive away interested individuals. His most recent publication is From Falling Apples to the Universe: A Guide for New Perspectives on Gravity and Gravitation.

John is a active member of the American Physical Society (APS) and has served on the executive committee for the APS Prairie Section.

John lives in Naperville, Illinois. He enjoys cycling and spending time with his children and grandchildren.