From the beginning, Youreka Science has stayed true to the science and the mission to make accessible science for the curious mind!
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And counting! Our Youtube community continues to grow
Our videos have been streamed over 1 million times around the world
Each of our 80+ videos was made by passionate & brilliant scientists
These principles drive the decisions and content we make at Youreka Science.
We believe in empowering citizens and promoting health by making educational scientific content for everyone. Follow your curiosity and come learn with us!
We are a team of scientists dedicated to making important scientific facts and findings accessible!
We use a unique approach to learning by producing fun whiteboard videos to explain important science discoveries.
The Youreka Science team is made up of passionate scientists, committed to making science accessible for the curious mind.
Florie is a scientist with a passion to share her love of science with others. When she is not working, producing whiteboard videos, or raising budding scientists, she loves to cook food from her home country–France–ski, explore the outdoors, and undertake fun arts and crafts projects.
Darienne is a scientist working in biotechnology, developing new medicines to treat cancer and autoimmune diseases. She started working with Youreka Science in 2016 while completing her PhD at UCSF, and loves finding creative ways to communicate scientific topics to a broad audience. Outside of work, Darienne enjoys cooking, boxing, and hiking with her dog Maggie!
Pallavi has been working in healthcare scientific communications since completing her PhD in microbiology at UCSF in 2018. Outside of work she loves to read, find the next great streaming series, spend time with friends and practice Indian classical dance with her peers.
Aarati is a science communicator and has been with Youreka science since 2016. After graduating with a PhD in Biomedical Sciences from UCSF, Aarati went on to start CarbonNix, a science communications company that is helping scientists and start-ups explain innovations in climate tech.
Nebat is a PhD candidate in the BMS program at UCSF where she studies gene regulation in pathogenic fungi. As someone who’s benefited from educational videos in the past, she’s excited to now work towards the goal of improving access to reliable scientific knowledge. When not in lab, she enjoys watching K-dramas, embroidery, and hiking!
Arpita is pursuing a DPT/PhD from UCSF. She is interested in digital health and rehabilitation for people with neurological diseases, particularly multiple sclerosis. Her passion for science communication led her to Youreka in 2021, and she hopes to continue to explore these interests after graduate school. Arpita loves a good thriller novel, experimenting in the kitchen, & spending time outdoor!
From the beginning, Youreka Science has stayed true to the science and the mission to make accessible science for the curious mind!
Partner with usYoureka Science was born in a San Francisco public school classroom.
The first video produced explained a recent finding at the time for a new mechanism for Beta-cell failure in diabetes.
First collaboration with UCSF to produce a video on a new scientific finding published in Science Translational Medicine on the role of the gut microbiome in HIV/AIDS. See the video here!
Several medical writers and illustrators join the team!
Youreka Science video wins Stand Up For Science FASEB video competition: see our winning video here!
First participation in Bay Area Science Festival
We reach 1,000 Youtube subscribers!
We reach 1,000,000 video views on Youtube!
Since its foundation in 2012, the Youreka Science team has grown, staying true to the science and the mission to make accessible science for the curious mind! Our collection of educational whiteboard videos has illuminated millions of curious minds, including students, people living with a medical condition, and curious citizens alike!
