“50X50: Science Across America” Goes Live Today
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The groundbreaking initiative “50×50: Science Across America” officially launches today, aiming to spotlight a YouTube creator and scientist from every U.S. state. This project features a collective reach of over 90 million subscribers, making it the largest coordinated effort of independent science voices in history.
Overview of the Initiative
“50×50” is a unique collaboration between The Independent Media Initiative and several notable partners, including HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. It will showcase videos that highlight each state’s contributions to science, with installments released weekly through mid-November.
Featured Creators
The roster includes prominent creators such as:
- Destin Sandlin (Smarter Every Day) – 11.9M subscribers
- Grant Sanderson (3Blue1Brown) – 8.6M
- Adam Savage (Adam Savage’s Tested) – 7.2M
- Lily Hevesh (Hevesh5) – 4.62M
- Henry Reich (Minute Physics) – 5.94M
These creators will collaborate with local scientists to enrich their videos with regional scientific narratives.
Launch Schedule
The initiative will roll out new videos in a ten-week schedule, covering regions from the Southwest to the West, showcasing homegrown creators in each state.
Importance of the Initiative
Stuart Sevier, IMI President, emphasized that this project represents a significant shift in how science is communicated, particularly among younger audiences who increasingly gravitate towards independent, creator-led platforms.
Additional Information
Full creator biographies and the complete publication schedule are available upon request. For more details, please visit the original press release.
SOURCE: The Independent Media Initiative
