Dr. Mónica Feliú-Mójer is our Associate Director of Diversity and Communication Training and the Director of Communications and Science Outreach for Ciencia Puerto Rico. Her many talents, skills, and roles mean there’s something new every day on the job(s). Continue Reading
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Top 10 Dos and Don’ts of Conference Calls
As we try to stay in touch with colleagues, we have been turning to digital communication tools. While virtual meetings are essential for engaging with lab mates, they present some challenges. Continue Reading
Continuing the Conversation: Dr. Koen Van Rompay on Vaccines and Animal Models
Dr. Koen Van Rompay is featured in our iBiology video about the process of studying coronaviruses, disease outbreaks, and vaccine development. Our interview covered so many more questions than we were able to show in the video, so we’ve continued the conversation here. Continue Reading
Continuing the Conversation: Dr. Tracey Goldstein on One Health, Bats, and Looking Ahead
Dr. Tracey Goldstein is featured in our iBiology video about the process of doing research on coronaviruses and infectious disease outbreaks. Our interview covered so many more questions than we were able to show in the video, so we’ve continued the conversation here.
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Get to know our Executive Producer, Elliot Kirschner
Raised around a lab, Elliot Kirshner always knew there were fascinating stories to tell about science. He talks about how his professional journey and his desire to demystify the knowledge and process of science led him to the work he does now as Executive Producer at iBiology. Continue Reading
12 Tips for Educators Moving Courses Online
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing education at all levels online. Here are a few ideas to help you stay mindful of educational goals and work within reasonable limits as you adapt your course to a digital space.
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Meet the 2020 Young Scientist Seminars Winners!
The winners will attend a workshop at iBiology headquarters at UCSF in June 2020 and record their research talks in our green screen studio. Continue Reading
Inside Scoop: The iBiology Young Scientist Seminars Competition
When we first stepped in front of the green screen, my fellow winners of the iBiology Young Scientist Seminar and I immediately started goofing around. Continue Reading
Meet Kevin McLean, Associate Director of Research Talks and Outreach
Kevin joined iBiology in November 2019 as an Associate Director of Research Talks and Outreach. Find out about how his work as a field ecologist fostered his interest in science communication.
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Introducing Elie Maksoud, Career and Professional Development Fellow at iBiology
Learn more about Elie Maksoud, neuroscientist, and Career and Professional Development Fellow at iBiology. Elie talks about his background, passion for science communication, and what he enjoys most about iBiology
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Is it Time to Reinvent the Biology Textbook? iBiology says “Yes.”
Students complain that college biology textbooks are too dense, too dry, and too expensive. In response, iBiology, in collaboration with TNQ Technologies, has launched The Explorer’s Guide to Biology (XBio). Continue Reading
Release of Videos and Educator Guide for Experimental Design Course, “Let’s Experiment”
Today is an exciting day at iBiology! We are releasing the Let’s Experiment Educator Guide, and have just finished releasing all of the corresponding online course videos. Continue Reading
A Guide to iBiology’s Discovery Talks
iBiology has created nearly 50 “Famous Discovery Talks,” short videos which showcase some of the biggest discoveries in the life sciences over the last half century, from apoptosis to gene editing to kinesin as a molecular motor. Continue Reading
A Guide to iBiology’s Flipped Courses
Want to integrate iBiology videos into your teaching? We have developed Flipped Course resources that can help you teach Cell Biology, Evolution, Synthetic Biology, and Immunology (with more topics to come)! Continue Reading
Introducing Ashley Choo, the newest member of the iBiology team!
I am the iBiology intern for the summer of 2019! I joined the team at the end of April and I will be here until the end of July. Formally, I am the marketing intern, but I essentially work to help better integrate the different projects and optimize marketing for the organization as a whole. Continue Reading
The self-paced version of “Let’s Experiment” is now live!
The first run of the “Let’s Experiment: A Guide for Scientists Working at the Bench” online course closed April 2nd, but don’t be dismayed if you missed it. Now, with the release of the self-paced version, you can enroll in this free course and take it anytime! Continue Reading
Meet the 2019 Young Scientist Seminars Winners!
iBiology and our partners the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and the Alda Center for Communicating Science are proud to announce the four winners of the 2019 Young Scientist Seminars’ competition! Continue Reading
Human Nature Documentary to Premiere at the SXSW Film Festival
Next month at the SXSW film festival in Austin, Texas, the lights will dim on a Sunday afternoon in a theater seating hundreds of people, and appearing on screen will be the first feature-length documentary produced with the support of iBiology. Continue Reading
Democratizing science education
Dr. Alexandra Schnoes presentment this talk during the Seeds Of Change: Using Plants to Broaden the Impact of Science in Society Symposium hosted at UC Davis (November 7, 2018). Continue Reading
Rethinking the Narrative of “Diversity in Science”
Esteban Burchard is Latino. He grew up in poverty, raised by a single mother, and has faced discrimination all of his life. He is now a world renowned researcher and tenured professor at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Continue Reading
Announcing the 2018 Young Scientist Seminars Winners!
iBiology and our partners the Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation and the Alda Center for Communicating Science are proud to announce the four winners of the 2018 Young Scientist Seminars’ competition! The winners will attend a workshop at the iBiology headquarters at UCSF… Continue Reading
Planning Your Scientific Journey – Behind the Scenes
By Kanaga Rajan The last week of September was a particularly exciting one here in the iBiology offices. Every so often, Alexandra or Shannon would excitedly exclaim a count. Then the rest of us would perk up and get equally excited in response.
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In Memory of Sue Lindquist
The iBiology Team is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Susan Lindquist. We were privileged to work with Sue on multiple occasions. She was always great in the studio and an incredible speaker, eager to share her work and passion for science in front of the camera. We are forever grateful for her invaluable… Continue Reading
Active Learning in Biology Education
By Anna Hatch Higher education is slowly shifting away from the traditional lecture style to incorporate more active learning into the classroom. While the phrase “active learning” is commonly used among educators, the words can sound foreign if you are unfamiliar with teaching. Continue Reading