The Hidden World of Plant Roots

Uncovering the hidden, dynamic world of plant roots with Stanford biologist José R. Dinneny

Free Classroom Access For Educators

We’re thrilled to offer OBSERVER free to educators for use in classroom settings only.


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Available Now on PBS and Kanopy

Watch Our Award-Winning, Emmy-Nominated Documentary

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Picture a Scientist is the documentary we need to continue the call for action, to continue awareness, and to remind those who would abuse a system, we see you.”

Film Inquiry

“The film documents a reckoning both within the field and in our own brains with its fascinating and frightening examination of bias.”

WGBH

Picture a Scientist combines poignant, firsthand recollections of sexist and racist treatment with indisputable current data.”

WBUR, Boston’s NPR

Available on PBS-NOVA

Stream Our Award-Winning, Emmy-Nominated Documentary

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“Those who lament the state of science journalism should take note of Human Nature.”

Hollywood Reporter

Human Nature a new film on the technology, braids the tool’s promise and potential perils into a riveting double helix.”

The Washington Post

“Far and away the most intelligent, thought-provoking movie of the young year…See it and be amazed.”

Easy Bay Express

Free Classroom Access For Educators

We’re thrilled to offer HUMAN NATURE free to educators for use in K-12 classroom settings only.


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SCL Ambassadors in Action: Highlights from NABT 2025
SCL Ambassadors in Action: Highlights from NABT 2025

Our Ambassadors brought science to life through story-driven lessons that inspire curiosity and connection.

The Science Communication Lab’s 2025 Ambassadors took center stage at NABT, leading dynamic sessions on using film and storytelling to engage students in science. Their free, classroom-ready lessons connect real scientists, big ideas, and discovery — helping teachers bring the nature of science to life.
Free OBSERVER Film Access for Educators
Free OBSERVER Film Access for Educators

Bring the power of observation to your classroom!

Give Students a Science Superpower!
Give Students a Science Superpower!

Science educator Elizabeth Coscia recaps her experience at our Observation as a Superpower PD workshop

Science educator Dr. Elizabeth Coscia recaps our Observation as a Superpower PD workshop, which offered multisensory observation tools to inspire student curiosity and inquiry.
Introducing the SCL Educator Ambassador Program
Introducing the SCL Educator Ambassador Program

A national initiative to enrich science teaching and learning through storytelling.

We’re proud to launch the SCL Educator Ambassador Program—connecting educators across the country to transform science classrooms through storytelling.
From Red Carpet to Red Squares: OBSERVER Film Premiere Wows Educators at NSTA
From Red Carpet to Red Squares: OBSERVER Film Premiere Wows Educators at NSTA

With its iconic red square and focus on the power of observation, the film offers a compelling new resource for NGSS-aligned science teaching.

Our new film, OBSERVER, made its North American debut at the 2025 NSTA Conference with a red carpet premiere that captivated science educators from across the country. With its iconic red square and focus on the power of observation, the film offers a compelling new resource for NGSS-aligned science teaching.
Celebrating Science Educators: A Night of Film, Conversation, and Community
Celebrating Science Educators: A Night of Film, Conversation, and Community

Recap of our East Bay Educator Event produced in partnership with Charity Frempomaa, a high school dean and science teacher at Head-Royce School

NABT Conference Recap, Plus Our New Ambassador Initiative and New Website!
NABT Conference Recap, Plus Our New Ambassador Initiative and New Website!

Introducing KinesinLMS!
Introducing KinesinLMS!

A free and nimble open source platform for online courses

New Research on Storytelling in Science Films
New Research on Storytelling in Science Films

Read our open access paper in Science Communication on narrative engagement with our films

The Science Communication Lab and iBiology Lectures
The Science Communication Lab and iBiology Lectures

A Letter from Executive Director, Sarah Goodwin

SABER 2024 Reflections
SABER 2024 Reflections

Finding Passion, Community, and Connection

Join us for the World Premiere of COMING HOME this Thursday!
Join us for the World Premiere of COMING HOME this Thursday!

Letter from Director & Producer Dr. Mónica Feliú Mójer

Interview with Adam Kleinschmit
Interview with Adam Kleinschmit

Creator of "The Most Beautiful Experiment" educator resources

Interview with Margaret Lee
Interview with Margaret Lee

Creator of "Electric Microbes" educator resources

Interview with Marina Ellefson
Interview with Marina Ellefson

Creator of "Good Chemistry" educator resources

From Bedside to Bench: A Training Collaboration with the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub
From Bedside to Bench: A Training Collaboration with the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub