Science Communication Lab Inc

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“The organization makes its governing document and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“The science communication lab, formerly named ibiology, was incorporated on november 21, 2014, pursuant to the provisions of the general corporation law of the state of delaware (section 102). The science communication lab's mission is to convey, in the form of open-access free videos, the excitement of modern biology and the process by which scientific discoveries are made. The organization's aim is to introduce the leading scientists in biology, how they think about scientific questions and conduct their research, and make known their personalities, opinions, and perspectives. The organization is innovating professional development of graduate students and postdocs through a series of courses that address experimental planning, design, and communication. Through their existing video content and a far-reaching project seeking to reimagine an introductory biology textbook, they also endeavor to support educators who want to incorporate materials that illustrate the process and practice of science into their curriculum. The science communication lab is increasingly producing content for the general public that highlights the spirit of scientific discovery, expands the notion of "who is a scientist,- and explains key breakthroughs and concepts. This project is made possible by the good will of many biologists who are committed to making their work broadly accessible and to conveying the excitement of biology to a worldwide audience.”

“The wonder collaborative: feature-length and short films for the general public the wonder collaborative is the scl's public film initiative, and is a creative partnership that brings innovative storytellers and the global scientific community together in a spirit of experimentation and collaboration to revolutionize science filmmaking with the wonder, awe, and diversity of discovery. The wonder collaborative collaborates with a diverse group of scientists at all stages of the storytelling process, and experiments in style, structure, and content. The wonder collaborative's efforts include the recently released observer, which explores the power of observation in how we understand our world. The wonder collaborative stories are produced with a broad, global, general (science-curious) audience in mind, and aims to create novel partnerships, distribution networks, and engagement opportunities through community screenings, activities, and dialogue, especially between the scientific community and the public.”

“Science communication lab: seminars and courses for life scientists the scl creates story-based multimedia and associated teaching materials that help audiences connect with scientific ideas, the people behind the science, and the real-world processes that drive it. Guided by the values of community, open access, inclusion, and evidence-based teaching and learning, the scl works with educators to develop films and classroom resources; provides professional development for science educators through its ambassador program and workshops; partners with organizations to screen films and create engagement resources for informal education settings; rigorously evaluates the impact of its work in formal and informal education; and builds a growing network of educators through individual outreach and participation in science education conferences. The scl also creates free online professional development courses for aspiring and early career scientists that help unpack key elements of being a scientist, including how to design research experiments, communicate research, and build a mentor network. These efforts help advance a shift in science education toward engagement, authenticity, and relevance.”

“Special initiatives in science communication special initiatives encompass science communication activities that fall outside the primary program categories. The current initiative, supported by a national geographic grant, brings the science of science communication to the national geographic explorers program - a community of creative science and environmental storytellers. To date, scl has delivered workshops at conferences and hosted webinars featuring experts in the field, including facilitated breakout sessions. Additional programs are planned to help explorers understand new ways to measure their impact and foster connections between them and science communication researchers. Explorer's guide to biology (xbio): educational materials for undergraduate students the mission of xbio is to create a free learning text and image-based resource that emphasizes the wonders of life and the problem-solving nature of science. Many students approach biology with initial excitement but leave their course discouraged after memorizing a sea of facts. Xbio's goal is to offer students a more exciting and accurate window into the life sciences through turning major discoveries into stories told by the scientists. In addition, we want to offer students a great learning experience for free, recognizing the financial burden imposed by textbook costs. As of july 1, 2023, xbio is a fiscally sponsored separate project.”

“Transcription 201 0 0 content & video editing 56,115 0 0 production 596,087 0 0 illustration & animation 19,500 0 0 consulting 4,544 0 34,000 publications & media 7,491 0 0 sales & distribution 65,300 0 0 music composition 4,100 0 0 honoraria 16,000 0 0 web development 120,882 0 0 total 890,220 0 34,000”