The Science & Entertainment Exchange, a program of the National Academy of Sciences, connects the entertainment industry with experts in science, technology, and medicine in order to enhance the portrayal of science and scientists in film, television, and new media, and to make science more accessible and inspiring for all audiences.
About Us
The Science & Entertainment Exchange (The Exchange) is a program of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) that connects entertainment industry professionals with top scientists and engineers to create a synergy between accurate science and engaging storylines in both film and TV programming.
Technical Consulting
Are you a storyteller working on a project and need help from a science, engineering, or medical expert?
Are you a STEM professional? Would you like to get involved?
A Word from Our Fans...
"The Science & Entertainment Exchange has consistently enhanced my creativity and authenticity as a writer. Having access to their network of professionals and experts has been invaluable to me."
"When it comes to building imaginary worlds, you need to make the unreal feel absolutely real. The Science & Entertainment Exchange helps writers, creators, and artists push the boundaries of what can be done in storytelling and beyond with access to incredible scientific resources and experts."
"Entertainment has an enormous amount to do with what excites the next generation of kids. Are they going to go on to be rock stars or rappers or are they going to go onto be the people who propel us out of the solar system and I think it’s very important that we not undervalue the necessity of it being the latter."
-Quote from The Exchange's launch event.
Black Panther
The Lord of the Rings:
The Rings of Power
Family Guy
Video Series
I Was Born
In 2024, The Science & Entertainment Exchange and LabX unveiled I Was Born, a program showcasing today's researchers' diverse and fascinating journeys to where they are today. Our first season featured six scientists ranging from a conservation scientist at Disney working with the smallest critters to a space engineer working on the Europa Clipper's journey to space!
Ask a Scientist
Ask a Scientist is a short video series in which entertainment friends of The Science & Entertainment Exchange chat with scientists who answer their most pressing questions about the state of the state in science.
Collider Newsletter
Are you curious about science and eager to stay up-to-date with the latest discoveries, advancements, and events?
Events
We host a variety of events that range from intimate salons to large events for several hundred guests on a variety of science topics.
