Sarah Goodwin is the Executive Director of the Science Communication Lab, where she has worked with hundreds of scientists from around the world to produce videos, short films, and feature documentaries to demystify the nature of science and illuminate the many personalities and backgrounds of scientists. Under Goodwin’s leadership, the SCL has grown into a multi-faceted collaboration between scientists, filmmakers, educators, and researchers. Goodwin was a Producer and the lead science advisor on the SCL’s Emmy-nominated and award-winning documentary, Human Nature. In 2023, Goodwin received a top award from the National Academies Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communications.
Use of personal storytelling in educational videos promotes student engagement and science identity in undergraduate biology courses
In this era of information abundance and digital connectivity, educational videos are a transformative and widely used resource in STEM higher education. Much of what is known about the effective use of educational videos comes from analyzing videos used for content delivery and the impacts on knowledge gains or behavioral engagement with videos. Less is…
