Comic books engage students in science education

For all of you comic book fans, NYU Steinhardt researchers are looking at new ways to use them for science education. The new analysis by professor camillia matuk and her team finds that not only did the comic books increase engagement among students, but they also increased the diversity of students who were excited to learn about science.

This video is part of the Brainiacs Series which features the range of research currently underway at New York University’s global campuses, and its widespread impact on our health, 環境, and understanding of the world we live in.

Producer/Host/Editor SAPNA PARIKH, 醫學博士, MPH
Camera BOB KERR
Studio Producer DAN THOENNESSEN
Production Asst. ALYCIA MACCAULL
Animation Open JOSH MAGPANTAY
Music BRIAN WAYY/POND5

Recorded at the NYU Stern Studio
Produced by the NYU Office of Public Affairs
Supplemental footage by Storyblocks