The document discusses the importance of effective science communication through entertainment media, noting that both science and art inspire one another. It highlights the engagement of scientists in popular media, such as film and television, and mentions various consultations on scientific topics in entertainment. The Science & Entertainment Exchange seeks science communicators to make science accessible to broader audiences.

1. Communicating Science Accurately
Through Entertainment
By Shannon Bohle
Johns Hopkins University
November 11, 2017
A Program of the National Academy of Sciences
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2. 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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3. DR. KEVIN GRAZIER
Consulted on:
Gravity
Battlestar Galactica
Defiance
Pirates of the Caribbean V
Position:
Science Advisor, NBC Universal Television Studios
Author:
Hollyweird Science
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5. 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.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTQezMvSvrU
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6. 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?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_8Bs5X78aw
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More Film Consultations

7. 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 dramatic
how science and
science fiction aren’t
that far away.”
More Film Consultations
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8. Louis Garza, MD, Ph.D.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
on Regenerative Medicine in the Dr. Strange film
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9. Topics Consulted On:
Societal Effects of AI and Near-future Body Hacking Tech (2017)
Transhumanism (2015)
People Consulted With:
Film Directors
Screenwriters
Robots/AI - Specialization
White House/DoD AI competition prize winner (2011)
Organizer who brought National Robotics Week to IEEE (2011)
SHANNON BOHLE
Consultant since 2011

10. ADVISORSACTORS & FILM MAKERS SCIENTISTS
Dustin Hoffmann Marvin Minsky
Seth MacFarlane J. Craig Venter
Michael Mann Brian Greene
Rob Reiner Steve Chu (Nobel Laureate)

11. SPONSORS

12. 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

13. 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 aebrown@nas.edu.
3. Participate in a telephone interview with Amy Brown,
Program Coordinator.
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14. Communicating Science Accurately
Through Entertainment
A Program of the National Academy of Sciences
Questions?
Shannon Bohle
bohles2@jhu.edu
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