Happy Holidays, Educators! ❄️ Our free, award-winning science docs are perfect winter break watches: 🟥 OBSERVER 🧬 HUMAN NATURE Start watching: bit.ly/SCL-Observer #ScienceEducation #TeachScience #ObserverFilm #CRISPR #ClassroomResources

Science educators, have you RSVP'ed yet to our free webinar? Join us for fresh ways to bring science to life in your classroom! On Jan 8 #SCLAmbassadors will share their classroom-tested lessons—from a bacterial evolution board game to DNA replication modeling. 👉 bit.ly/sclambassado...

Check out this UCSF SEP spotlight on our Senior Director of Education, Shannon Behrman! bit.ly/ucsfshannon

Our award-winning, NYTimes Critics’ Pick film, HUMAN NATURE, is now free for K-12 classrooms! It explores the science, ethics, and human impact of #CRISPR. Deemed “essential viewing” by Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna. ▶️ bit.ly/humannatureedu #ScienceEducation #STEMEd #K12Education

Science educators! 🔎 Want free, story-driven resources to spark curiosity? Join our 1/8 webinar: Hands-On Lesson Plans to Make Science Relevant and Fun! #SCLAmbassadors share their classroom-tested lessons—from a bacterial evolution board game to DNA replication modeling. 👇 Register to attend:

New Film Alert! The Hidden World of Plant Roots 🌱 Stanford biologist José R. Dinneny uncovers the hidden, dynamic world of plant roots — mysterious explorers as vital and wondrous as the life above the soil. ▶️ Watch: bit.ly/plantrootsfilm #PlantScience #ScienceCommunication #DocumentaryFilm #STEM

Apply by TOM 12/5 for our Educator Ambassador Program! Back for its 2nd year, middle & high school teachers in the US can apply to join a national community of practice and receive a $1K honorarium, PD workshops, and more: bit.ly/4pIMxvF #ScienceEducation #STEMTeaching #ScienceTeachers #STEM

This #GivingTuesday, help us build on our 2025 impact: 📚 7,000+ educators reached 👩🔬 20,000+ trainees supported 📈 17M+ views of our content Your gift helps bring free, story-driven science resources to more classrooms and communities in 2026. bit.ly/donatescl

Grateful for science teachers this Thanksgiving. ❤️🧪 Over the holiday weekend, educators can stream OBSERVER for free—a film about the power of observation. Watch #observerfilm: bit.ly/3XgsatO

Catch OBSERVER on the big screen in DC—one night only! Q&A with Sarah Goodwin, PhD after the show. 📅 Dec 3, 7:30 PM 📍 Avalon Theatre 🎟️ bit.ly/3Xh0tkr

We had an amazing time at #NABT2025! This year marked the first in-person gathering of our #SCLAmbassador cohort 🎉 They shared their year-long classroom-tested lesson plans and led two fantastic workshops—plus we screened our new #ObserverFilm in an interactive session on curiosity and observation.

Friendly reminder to apply by Dec 5, 2025 for our Educator Ambassador Program! Back for its second year, middle & high school teachers in the US can apply to join a national community of practice and receive a $1K honorarium, PD workshops, resources and more. 👉 Apply now: bit.ly/4qMRoNL

It’s National STEM/STEAM Day! #ObserverFilm explores how scientists and artists use observation to unlock discovery—and it’s now free for classroom use. Watch and explore resources: bit.ly/3WG9a7L

Thank you for having us! We loved sharing #ObserverFilm and inviting the audience to slow down and look closely for hidden wonders all around us.

We just published a new study on our film The Most Beautiful Experiment! When tested against other videos with the *same content*, the doc stood out: 💡Personal storytelling doesn’t sacrifice learning — it enhances it. Read the full paper: bit.ly/4hGDatD

Heading to #NABT2025? Stop by Booth 134 to explore free NGSS-aligned lessons & meet the #SCLAmbassadors using film and storytelling to spark curiosity in their classrooms. 👋 See you at @nabtbio.bsky.social soon, educators! #ScienceEducation #NGSS #SCLAmbassador

How can observation spark curiosity and wonder? Join the Science Communication Lab at @bayareascifest.bsky.social this Sat, Oct 25 at 1:45 PM for Hidden in Plain Sight, featuring our new #ObserverFilm and a guided outdoor activity on seeing the extraordinary in the everyday. bit.ly/sclbayareasc...

NYC friends! OBSERVER will open the 18th annual Science New Wave Festival TONIGHT October 17 at 7 pm followed by a reception in the DCTV Firehouse Lobby. Get your tickets here:

The Science Communication Lab Ambassador Program is back for its 2nd year! 🎉 Middle & high school teachers can apply to bring science storytelling to classrooms, join a national educator community, and earn a $1K honorarium. 👉 Apply now: scicommlab.org/ambassadors #ScienceEducation #TeacherLeaders

Heading to #NABT2025? We’d love to meet you! Stop by the Sci Comm Lab 📍Booth #134 to say hello, explore our classroom-tested resources, and discover opportunities to join us as an SCL Ambassador. Come connect, share ideas, and get inspired! #NABT2025 #ScienceEducation #TeacherLeaders

At the Science Communication Lab, we inspire audiences with personal stories of science. From fieldwork to lab breakthroughs, our films connect students and communities to real scientists, their journeys, and the discoveries shaping our world: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGaC...

Stories shape how students see science—and themselves in it. Join our free virtual workshop with the National Institute on Scientific Teaching to explore how film can transform science teaching. 🕐 This Friday 10/10 at 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET 🔗 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #SciEd #ScienceTeaching

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 🧑🏫🎉 Today we’re celebrating #ScienceTeachers who bring their endless creativity into the classroom. #SCLAmbassador & #APBio teacher Dan Vanden Heuvel wrote a song about finding love with statistics 🎶📊❤️ Watch:

Teachers know students learn best when they feel connected. Our research published in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education shows that short films highlighting real scientists’ stories help students see themselves in science and better grasp how science actually works. Read: bit.ly/scljmbe

At our Observation as a Superpower PD in August, Dr. Elizabeth Coscia—a science educator and curriculum designer—found fresh inspiration for helping students see science with all their senses. Read her recap → sciencecommunicationlab.org?p=4492 #ScienceEducation #STEMLearning #InquiryBasedLearning

We’re deeply saddened to learn Frank Stahl has passed. With Matt Meselson, he helped prove how DNA replicates—what many call “the most beautiful experiment” in biology. We had the honor of capturing their story in this film: bit.ly/meselsonstah... RIP Frank. Thank you for your service to science.

Looking to bring real-world stories into your classroom? I’ve been using free films + classroom guides from @scicommlab.bsky.social‬, and they have changed how I teach science. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/scleducators ✍️ Sign up: bit.ly/sclsignup 🎥 Explore films: bit.ly/freesciencef... #SCLAmbassadors

My dept was lucky enough to screen the new @scicommlab.bsky.social film Observer this week (feat. @afroherper.bsky.social) and hear from ED Sarah Goodwin. A beautiful celebration of the ways in which people everywhere explore the world around them www.observerfilm.org/meet-the-obs...

Bay Area K–12 teachers! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Join us 8/5 in Berkeley for "Observation as a Superpower"—a FREE, hands-on PD experience designed to inspire new ideas & reignite your love for discovery. 🔎 Inquiry-based activities 🍽️ Free food & drink 🤝 Educator community 🎟️ bit.ly/sclobserverpd #BayAreaTeachers #K12PD

AP Bio students determined why okapi at the local zoo are not breeding by analyzing their urine cortisol levels, examining their zoo enclosure, modeling the HPA-axis, & redesigned their zoo enclosure to reduce their stress & encourage breeding. Based on @BeccaCalisi research & a @scicommlab film.

AP Bio learned about parental care to discover mom & dad pigeons make milk by performing a mock brain biopsy & ELISA test for the presence of prolactin. Then modeled prolactin gene activation & learned of other lactating non-mammals. The 3rd case study I authored for Science Communication Lab! 🙂

Meet the SCL Educator Ambassadors! 👩‍🔬👨‍🏫🌟 These award-winning #STEMTeachers are using film + storytelling to bring real-world science into classrooms through freely accessible films & resources. Learn more: bit.ly/sclambassadors #ScienceEd #NGSS #SCLAmbassador #SCLAmbassadors

✈️🌺 Flying Hawaiian Airlines? Watch our award-winning film DECODING ANCESTRAL KNOWLEDGE from now until July '25! 🎥 In the Hawai‘i International Film Festival (HIFF) section onboard. 🌐 Not flying? Stream anytime on our website! More info: hiff.org/hawaiian-air...

We’re still smiling from our North American Premiere of #OBSERVERfilm at #NSTA! We're offering #STEMteachers: • Free virtual screening day • Discounted screening licenses • Educator guide (🟥 red square templates soon!) 📸 Red carpet pics + full recap: sciencecommunicationlab.org/observer-fil...

Our new study (collab between @uw-lsc.bsky.social & @scicommlab.bsky.social) examined public perceptions of scientist' credibility in film and has depressing results - biases persist as Black female scientists are rated less warm and competent, compared to peers. Open access at #ScientificReports

Reflections from the World Premiere of #observerfilm in Copenhagen this past weekend from Director Ian Cheney: open.substack.com/pub/wickedel... Hope to see you at our North American Premiere at #NSTAspring25 this Thursday! More info: bit.ly/nstaobserver #NSTA #sciencefilm #stemeducation

Join us for the North American Premiere of our new film OBSERVER next Thu 3/27 at #NSTAspring25 in Philly! 📍 Exhibit Hall E, PA Convention Center 🕔 5–7 PM 🎥 Q&A w/ filmmakers 🍿 Free snacks 🎟️ Drink tickets @ #NSTA Booth 681 📸 Red carpet pics → #observerfilm More Info+Trailer: bit.ly/nstaobserver

We’re thrilled to announce the World Premiere of our upcoming feature film, OBSERVER, at CPH:DOX in Copenhagen! 🎥🎉 🟥 An adventure in eight chapters. There's a universe everywhere you turn. 🎟️ Trailer & tickets: cphdox.dk/film/observer/ #OBSERVERfilm #CPHDOX #WorldPremiere #ScienceAndCinema

🦋 We’ve moved to #Bluesky! 🎥🔬 At the Science Communication Lab, we create award-winning films that captivate, inspire, and connect students and the public with science. Follow us at @scicommlab.bsky.social or join us here 👉 https://bit.ly/sclsky#Bluesky

A night of inspiration in Oakland! On Jan 23, science educators gathered to watch Decoding Ancestral Knowledge and spark creative classroom ideas in interactive discussions led by Charity Frempomaa. Thanks to all who made it memorable!...

Calling Bay Area Educators! We're hosting a FREE interactive event for #scienceteachers from middle school through college THIS THURSDAY January 23 at @HeadRoyceSchool in Oakland, CA. RSVP to join us and meet fellow educators! ...

Start 2025 by leveling up your mentoring game! Check out our course AND podcast for actionable tips that can make all the difference in your graduate experience. 👉 Sign Up BYRC course: https://courses.ibiology.org/catalog/BYRC/SP/ 👉 Listen to Trainee Podcast:...

🎓 Don’t let the PhD-to-postdoc transition overwhelm you. Equip yourself with the skills to confidently move forward in your career with The Strategic Postdoc course! https://courses.ibiology.org/catalog/TSP/SP/ #YaleCienciaAcademy @scicommlab @UCSF https://youtu.be/t860ZOvkjxI

Bay Area educators! Join us on 1/23 for an evening of film, fun & hands-on learning—w/ free food, drinks & good company! Leave with a fresh, film-based activity to enhance your classroom & an expanded network of passionate science educators. Free w/ RSVP: https://bit.ly/scleventjan23

3 Days Left to Apply for Our #HighSchool #Educator Ambassador Program! We’re seeking passionate high-school biology & environmental science teachers to help adapt and share our videos for a $2,000 honorarium. Apply by this Sunday January 5:...

Good news #biologyeducators! We extended the deadline to apply for our High School Educator Ambassador Program. If you're still interested, please apply by Sunday, January 5th. We'd love to have your application. The form is short. Learn more and apply:...

Join fellow science educators from across the Bay Area for an engaging evening of film, fun, and hands-on learning! Leave with a fresh, film-based activity to enhance your classroom and an expanded network of passionate science educators. RSVP required: ...

3 Days Left to Apply for Our High School Educator Ambassador Program! We’re seeking passionate high-school #biologyeducators and environmental #scienceteachers to help adapt our content for classroom use for a $2,000 honorarium. Apply by Sun 12/8:...

Check out this in-depth interview with our Executive Director Sarah Goodwin on where we've been, where we're headed, and why we do our #scicomm work. https://www.jones-dilworth.com/superposition/qa-with-sarah-goodwin/

We’re seeking passionate high-school biology & environmental science teachers for our inaugural High School Educator Ambassador Program. The pilot program runs for one year, and participants will each receive a $2,000 honorarium. Learn more and apply here:...