Nick Deason, while in lab one night, picks a fight with a fruit fly and disaster ensues. How will his mentor react when Nick timidly calls him to tell him about the disaster? This story was told live at Bivouac Ciderworks on October 29th, 2025 as part of the "Little Lab of Horrors" SASSY event. Nick Deason got his PhD in molecular biology at UCSD and is a member of the SASSY organizing team.
10 Feb 2026
Martial Arts and Sciences
After sleepless nights and failed PCR reactions, Teju finds solace in karate and the philosophy of persistence. Through countless troubleshooting sessions and kata repetitions, she discovers that both plants and people thrive on rhythm. This story was told live at Bivouac Ciderworks on October 29th, 2025 as part of the "Little Lab of Horrors" SASSY event. Teju Patil is a master's student in the UCSD biological science program
6 Feb 2026
Pirates of the Canteen
Seven weeks on the Pacific Ocean collecting climate data sounds idyllic—until the snack supply runs out - a low point on the high seas. As tensions rise and a black market for potato chips emerges, one scientist discovers her inner snack pirate. What starts as a tale of rigorous science turns into a salty truth: always bring your own snacks. This story was told live at Bivouac Ciderworks on October 29th, 2025 as part of the "Little Lab of Horrors" SASSY event. Sophie Shapiro is a physical oce...
4 Feb 2026
Magic Before Six
Shivani braves Illinois winters and failing experiments—armed with grit, a mother’s unwavering love, and a dash of magical thinking. This story was told live at Bivouac Ciderworks on October 29th, 2025 as part of the "Little Lab of Horrors" SASSY event. Shivani Malik is a scientist and author. She is the Senior Director of Translational Research at Kura Oncology. Her first book will come out in February of 2026!
1 Feb 2026
What is my porpoise?
What starts as a childhood dream turns into a summer of filming dolphins from above as they dance through the water. Until one stormy day pops more than just a research blimp. This is the story of how a dolphin-loving scientist made a pivot, proving that sometimes life’s porpoise takes you somewhere entirely new. This story was told live at Bivouac Ciderworks on October 29th, 2025 as part of the "Little Lab of Horrors" SASSY event. Scott Rifkin is a professor of Ecology, Behavior, and Evoluti...
18 Jul 2025
Neopreening
Theodora thinks that being a marine biologist will be glamorous - swimming in pristine blue oceans with charismatic megafauna. But, the reality is quite different. In this silly story about the trials and tribulations of underwater exploration, a budding scientists comes to embrace the uncomfortable and serendipitously meets her research subjects during a yearly orgy. Theodora Mautz is a graduate student in marine biology at Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UCSD. On evenings and weekends,...
16 Jul 2025
For Aeneas
In this heartfelt story, a Kalle shares how a small companion helped her navigate the challenges of grad school, heartbreak, and illness. With the unexpected loss of her pal, Kalle must navigate grief the only way she knows how, with science. Kalle Liimatta is a 5th year grad student in the Biomedical Sciences program at UCSD. This story was performed at the Stage Room for the June 11th, 2025 SASSY show with the theme "Adaptation".
14 Jul 2025
Cichlids All The Way Down
Justin was just hitting his stride. Excelling in classes, conducting exciting research. But then, everything stopped. Justin's story is about how roadblocks can sometimes turn in to opportunities to adapt and come out stronger than before. Justin Meyer is a Professor in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution at UCSD. This story was performed at the Stage Room for the June 11th, 2025 SASSY show with the theme "Adaptation".
11 Jul 2025
Weathering Physics
In a bid to get into her dream graduate school, Bethany majored in Physics. The only problem: Physics 1. Bethany reflects on what it really means to study physics—and why failing once doesn’t mean you’re not meant for the work. Bethany Walkinshaw-Campbell is a PhD student at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and a scientist for the US Navy. This story was performed at the Stage Room for the June 11th, 2025 SASSY show with the theme "Adaptation".
10 Jul 2025
Mind The [Data] Gap
What happens when a number changes the way you see yourself? Hui Xin unpacks the science or lack thereof behind quantifying our biology as her and her family grapple with their biometric data in different ways. Hui Xin Ng is a graduate student in the Cognitive Science department at UCSD. This story was performed at the Stage Room for the June 11th, 2025 SASSY show with the theme "Adaptation".
7 Jul 2025
La Cucaracha
Ashley's neuroscience lab course that she created was going well... until the COVID pandemic hit. As classes moved online, she had to come up with a creative solution to continue teaching neuroscience using hands on learning. Her solution taught her a lot about online learning, but also about the joys and challenges of sending her students live research subjects. Ashley Juavinett is an Associate Teaching Professor at UC San Diego and science writer. She is also an organizer of SASSY. T...
4 Jul 2025
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