News & Updates

iBiology Courses Update: Canvas Free-for-Teacher Discontinued

How to access our course content in light of Canvas Free-for-Teacher being discontinued by Instructure

June 4, 2026 - Rosa Veguilla

NSTA 2026 Recap

Highlights from our time in Anaheim with our current and former SCL Ambassadors

May 1, 2026 - SCL

3D Print Your Own OBSERVER Red Square

Download the free STL file and print your own red square to pair with an observation activity or lesson plan!

April 28, 2026 - SCL

Now Recruiting SFUSD Secondary Science Teachers!

Apply by May 15, 2026

March 20, 2026 - SCL

Meet Our 2026 SCL Educator Ambassadors!

From California to Puerto Rico, these 13 teacher-leaders are transforming science learning through storytelling.

February 12, 2026 - SCL

Educator Spotlight: Susan Bartol’s Science Day

How one educator united university scientists, high school mentors, and district faculty to immerse 425 students in the power of observation

January 22, 2026 - SCL

SCL Ambassadors in Action: Highlights from NABT 2025

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

November 13, 2025 - Rosa Veguilla

Free OBSERVER Film Access for Educators

Bring the power of observation to your classroom!

November 8, 2025 - SCL

Give Students a Science Superpower!

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

September 29, 2025 - Elizabeth Coscia

Introducing the SCL Educator Ambassador Program

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

May 27, 2025 - SCL

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.

April 16, 2025 - SCL

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

February 24, 2025 - Shannon Behrman

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

November 25, 2024 - Shannon Behrman

Introducing KinesinLMS!

A free and nimble open source platform for online courses

September 20, 2024 - SCL

New Research on Storytelling in Science Films

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

September 10, 2024 - SCL

The Science Communication Lab and iBiology Lectures

A Letter from Executive Director, Sarah Goodwin

August 30, 2024 - SCL

SABER 2024 Reflections

Finding Passion, Community, and Connection

July 23, 2024 - Shannon Behrman

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

Letter from Director & Producer Dr. Mónica Feliú Mójer

May 6, 2024 - SCL

Interview with Adam Kleinschmit

Creator of "The Most Beautiful Experiment" educator resources

February 20, 2024 - Elie Maksoud

Interview with Margaret Lee

Creator of "Electric Microbes" educator resources

November 3, 2023 - Elie Maksoud

Interview with Marina Ellefson

Creator of "Good Chemistry" educator resources

September 7, 2023 - Elie Maksoud

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

February 22, 2023 - Elie Maksoud