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Communicating Science Accurately Through Entertainment
By Shannon BohleJohns Hopkins University
November 11, 2017
A Program of the National Academy of Sciences
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SCIENCE AND STORYTELLING
Video credit: Jason Benesh
The ability to communicate science, whether in popular science magazines, newspapers, films, or other media formats that reach large audiences relies upon a similar skill set.
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DR. KEVIN GRAZIER
Consulted on:Gravity Battlestar GalacticaDefiancePirates of the Caribbean V
Position: Science Advisor, NBC Universal Television Studios
Author:Hollyweird Science
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SCIENCE ON TELEVISION
Scientists themselves love Sci-Fi and comic books. This is because their
science inspired the art. In return, art inspires the creativity and vision of scientists, influencing
the future of discovery.
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SCIENCE AND SUPERHEROES
Using CRISPR, imagine adding a 24th chromosome
to human embryos containing all the possible
traits of superheroes.
What traits would you choose to turn on?
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More Film Consultations
MEDICINE ON FILM AND TV
-- Louis Garza, MD, Ph.D.Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
(Regenerative Medicine)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIF_21jMnN0
“It’s really dramatichow science and
science fiction aren’t that far away.”
More Film Consultations
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Louis Garza, MD, Ph.D.Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
on Regenerative Medicine in the Dr. Strange film
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Topics Consulted On:Societal Effects of AI and Near-future Body Hacking Tech (2017)Transhumanism (2015)
People Consulted With:Film DirectorsScreenwriters
Robots/AI - SpecializationWhite House/DoD AI competition prize winner (2011)Organizer who brought National Robotics Week to IEEE (2011)
SHANNON BOHLE
Consultant since 2011
ADVISORSACTORS & FILM MAKERS SCIENTISTS
Dustin Hoffmann Marvin Minsky
Seth MacFarlane J. Craig Venter
Michael Mann Brian Greene
Rob Reiner Steve Chu (Nobel Laureate)
SPONSORS
ENDORSEMENTS
The Science & Entertainment Exchange is endorsed by a number of professional associations representing
writers and film makers.
“We have a number of folks who primarily consider themselves
science communicators as registered consultants. We do use
them often, unless the inquiry calls for someone working in a
specific field or a scientist/engineer with a stronger background in
a particular area of interest. However, all of our consultants are
fantastic communicators and see great value in being able to
make science accessible to a broader, and sometimes layman,
audience (even those who spend most days in the lab).”
–Amy E. Brown, Program Coordinator
SCIENCE WRITERS: APPLY NOW
To get involved, complete the following steps:
1. Submit your name, email and affiliation: http://scienceandentertainmentexchange.org/get-involved/get-involved-scientists.
2. When contacted, send your CV and a cover letter explaining your area(s) of scientific expertise to [email protected].
3. Participate in a telephone interview with Amy Brown, Program Coordinator.
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Communicating Science Accurately Through Entertainment
A Program of the National Academy of Sciences
Questions?
Shannon [email protected]
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