The California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco has announced its three newest Osher Fellows for 2027 — a trio of creative professionals who use photography, journalism, and art to deepen communities’ connections to the natural world. The fellowship, hosted at one of the city’s most beloved scientific institutions in Golden Gate Park, recognizes individuals whose work bridges science and public engagement in meaningful, accessible ways.

The 2027 cohort brings together distinct creative disciplines united by a shared mission: helping everyday people feel more connected to nature and the environment around them. Whether through a compelling photograph that captures a rarely seen ecosystem, a well-crafted piece of journalism that makes complex science approachable, or artwork that invites viewers to see the living world through fresh eyes, each fellow channels their craft toward building stronger community bonds with the natural world.

The Osher Fellows program reflects the Academy’s long-standing commitment to public science education and community outreach. By supporting communicators and artists alongside traditional researchers, the Academy recognizes that science reaches its fullest potential when it is shared widely and told in ways that resonate with diverse audiences across the Bay Area and beyond.

San Francisco has long been home to a vibrant community of scientists, artists, and storytellers, and the Osher Fellows program celebrates the powerful overlap between those worlds. The California Academy of Sciences continues to serve as a hub where curiosity, creativity, and conservation come together — and the incoming 2027 fellows are a testament to that enduring spirit.

Congratulations to the newest Osher Fellows, and to the California Academy of Sciences for continuing to champion the people who bring science to life for communities throughout the region.

Sources: California Academy of Sciences