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ABOUT US
At the Science Communication Lab, our name embodies our mission. We believe in the power of science, broadly defined and inclusive, to be a path for understanding and insight. We value communication, with the public and students, to spur discussion and deeper engagement. And we understand a lab is a space for experimentation, new ideas, collaborations, and a willingness to engage in the uncertainty of discovery.
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Our high-quality short films showcase scientists, dive into the nature of science, and inspire awe and curiosity.
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SCIENCE ON THE BIG SCREEN
Our award-winning documentaries have screened to hundreds of thousands of viewers around the world.
Picture a Scientist
Picture a Scientist chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Along the way, we encounter scientific luminaries - including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists - who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.
Human Nature
The scientific revolution called CRISPR gives humans the power to edit DNA, including our own. The implications are profound and infinite. Scientists are already curing diseases like sickle cell anemia. But how far should we go to change the fundamental nature of who we are as people?
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RESEARCH & EVALUATION
We are committed to researching the impact of storytelling on science communication, education, and professional development.
Bridging gaps in traditional research training with iBiology Courses
Schnoes AM, Green NH, Nguyen TA, Vale RD, Goodwin SS, Behrman SL (2024) Bridging gaps in traditional research training with iBiology Courses. PLoS Biol 22(1): e3002458. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3002458
Engaging students through online video homework assignments: A case study in a large-enrollment ecology and evolution course
Gerhart LM, Anderton BN. Engaging students through online video homework assignments: A case study in a large-enrollment ecology and evolution course. Ecol Evol. 2021;11: 5777–5789. doi:10.1002/ece3.7547
An Evolving Need for Trusted Information
Howell, E. L., Krause, N. M., Cheney, I., Kirschner, E., & Goodwin, S. S. (2024, February 27). An evolving need for trusted information. Issues in Science and Technology. https://issues.org/informing-policymakers-sean-trust-groves-forum/
Training the next generation of physician-scientists: a cohort-based program for MD-only residents and fellows
Preprint: Training the Next Generation of Physician-Scientists: A Cohort-Based Program for MD-only Residents & Fellows, TA Solvik; AM Schnoes; TA Nguyen; S Behrman; E Maksoud; SS Goodwin; EJ Weiss; A Padmanabhan; DN Cornfield 2022-12-20 | Preprint DOI: 10.1101/2022.12.19.22283532
Broadening the impact of plant science through innovative, integrative, and inclusive outreach
Friesner J, Colón-Carmona A, Schnoes AM, et al. Broadening the impact of plant science through innovative, integrative, and inclusive outreach. Plant Direct. 2021 Apr 14;5(4):e00316. doi: 10.1002/pld3.316. PMID: 33870032; PMCID: PMC8045900.
Science Communication in the Age of Misinformation
Goldstein CM, Murray EJ, Beard J, Schnoes AM, Wang ML. Science Communication in the Age of Misinformation. Ann Behav Med. 2020 Dec 1;54(12):985-990. doi: 10.1093/abm/kaaa088. PMID: 33416836; PMCID: PMC7791627.
Science Communication Demands a Critical Approach That Centers Inclusion, Equity, and Intersectionality
Canfield KN, Menezes S, Matsuda SB, Moore A, Mosley Austin AN, Dewsbury BM, et al. Science Communication Demands a Critical Approach That Centers Inclusion, Equity, and Intersectionality. Frontiers in Communication. 2020;5: 2. doi:10.3389/fcomm.2020.00002
Framework for advancing rigorous research
Koroshetz WJ, Behrman S, Brame CJ, Branchaw JL, Brown EN, et al. Framework for advancing rigorous research. Elife. 2020 Mar 4;9:e55915. doi: 10.7554/eLife.55915. PMID: 32127131; PMCID: PMC7056268.
OUR NETWORK OF BRANDS
iBiology, iBiology Courses, and the Wonder Collaborative are all part of the Science Communication Lab
600+ Talks & Lectures
iBiology is how we got our start. Search our archives of 600+ comprehensive lectures and talks along with educator resources, flipped courses, and our popular microscopy series.
Free Online Courses
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Science on the Big Screen
Wonder Collaborative is our feature film unit, celebrated for producing award-winning documentaries like Human Nature and Picture a Scientist.