What’s new at iBiology?

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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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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

From bacterial warfare to plant sex, the discoveries of these talented young scientists will capture your imagination SAN FRANCISCO, October 12, 2016 — iBiology revealed today the winning videos from its second annual Young Scientist Seminars (YSS) contest. Continue Reading

Award Gives National Recognition to Women Who Are Making a Difference in the Fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Continue Reading

While higher education programs in prisons have been well-covered by various media outlets, the voices of students seeking out higher education while incarcerated are lacking. In this short iBiology film you can listen to the stories told by a unique group of passionate college students we consider ourselves lucky to work with. Continue Reading