Narrative for Understanding

Supports practical explorations of narrative through an online community and in-person conferences.

Partners with universities to advance scholarly research in narrative studies.

Organizes and supports science educational events and initiatives that promote science literacy and the cultural contexts of rigorous inquiry for a broad public audience.

Develops films and projects that explore the transformative impact of neuroscience, aiming to educate and engage audiences on scientific advancements.

Collaborates with external partners and uses emerging technologies—including GPT-4, Midjourney, Runway, Deepfake, EEG headsets, haptic vests, and 3D printing—to translate biodata and emotional experiences into performance elements and physical artifacts within theatrical productions.

Offers hands-on public workshops that guide participants through contemporary AI tools such as GPT-4, Midjourney, and Deepfake, promoting media and technology literacy around artificial intelligence and its societal implications.

Organizes small-scale, immersive weekend retreats focused on lucid dreaming, shamanic practices, and personal growth, in partnership with Residency 108, with participation limited to 12 individuals.

Produces a three-day annual festival that pairs playwrights with scientists to develop and present new science-themed plays, live technology demonstrations, panel discussions, and exhibitions. The festival includes commissioned plays, scientific presentations from institutions like NYU and CUNY, and curated panels on topics such as AI and society, held at venues like The Cell Theatre in New York.

Creates and performs immersive, experiential theatrical productions that explore the intersections of science, consciousness, AI ethics, and social issues, using technologies such as brain-computer interfaces (EEG), haptic feedback, and AI-generated texts. Productions include BIOADAPTED and The Female Role Model Project, presented at venues including Off-Broadway, Edinburgh Fringe, and art and technology biennials.

Creates and facilitates "Men's Circle," a theatrical program that explores evolving definitions of masculinity, critiques traditional male role models, and supports the development of new frameworks for masculinity in the context of #MeToo and shifting gender dynamics.

Creates and stages live theatrical productions that explore themes of science and technology, aiming to challenge public perceptions of science and scientists.

Collaborated with Grand Gamers Guild to co-develop a puzzle adventure game featuring the chambered nautilus, combining storytelling and gameplay to engage the public with scientific concepts.

Conducts research on media influence on learning and engagement, equity and representation in science media, and informal STEM education. This research informs the organization’s content development and outreach strategies.

Develops and publishes original lesson plans, experiments, puzzles, and challenges for use in classrooms and informal learning environments. Examples include modeling volcano sounds with straw kazoos, analyzing volcanic eruption data to graph escape scenarios, and studying screen time habits using scientific methods. These resources are included in national curriculum and out-of-school repositories serving tens of millions of educators.

Uses social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, TikTok) to share science content, reaching over one million followers. Generates approximately 240,000 monthly page views on its website and produces digital videos with an average annual viewership of 30.6 million.

Organizes monthly live and virtual learning events featuring experts, including livestream Q&A sessions with authors like Craig Childs as part of the SciFri Book Club. Also hosts citizen science initiatives, field trips, and national book club discussions to engage the public in science.

Produces a 2-hour weekly science broadcast program distributed to public radio stations, reaching 1.8 million listeners each week. The program covers diverse scientific topics such as cancer neuroscience, extreme heat impacts in India, Neanderthal healthcare practices, and AI ethics.

Produces multiple podcasts including Science Diction, which explores the origins of scientific terms with historians and etymologists; Undiscovered, co-produced with WNYC Studios, which shares human-centered stories about science; and Universe of Art, which examines intersections between art and science. Audio production includes original music composition and hosting.