Ryan Raut, a graduating Shanahan Foundation Fellow at the Interface of Data and Neuroscience, joined a cohort of neuroscience PhD students from around the US on a trip to France to visit labs and connect with scientists working in NeuroAI. The visits are part of the Embassy of France in the United States’ French-American Doctoral Exchange Program and are supported by the Allen Institute and the NSF’s Accelnet program.
See More
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine have released a report on science misinformation, providing advice to scientific institutions and communicators on how to mitigate its spread. The committee behind the study also called for further research into misinformation beyond its impact on individuals, to understand how it can be addressed by systems at the community and societal levels.
See More
ADDF’s Diagnostic’s Accelerator has made its largest investment to date, investing $10M in Alamar Biosciences, Inc. The investment supports development of Alamar’s ARGO DX platform, which combines ultra-high sensitivity blood testing with the ability to test for multiple targets at once. The goal is to create a scalable and accessible blood panel to test for biomarkers of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.
See MoreThe Cobbs Creek Foundation is working to restore the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course, known for being one of the first public courses open to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. The project includes rehabilitating nearby wetland and forest habitat and a new STEM Learning Lab funded by Tiger Woods’ TGR Foundation. READ MORE
The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation held its 10th annual Goodes Prize for Excellence in Drug Development from September 8-10 in Stockholm Sweden. In addition to honoring this year’s winner, the event featured lectures highlighting the research achievements of past honorees. READ MORE
On January 1, 2025, Wendy Connors will begin serving as President of the Fannie and John Hertz Foundation, which provides fellowships, opportunities to connect, and other support to graduate students in science and technology. She was appointed by the board of directors to replace Robbee Baker Kosak who will retire after nearly ten years as president. READ MORE
Science philanthropy is transforming the world of research and propelling tomorrow’s innovations. In its inaugural Science Philanthropy Indicators Report, the Science Philanthropy Alliance explores National Science Foundation data through a philanthropic lens to illuminate the vital role of science philanthropy in funding basic research. READ MORE
The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine is hosting a two-day symposium on January 29th and 30th to identify and discuss strategies for responding to contextual factors that may present challenges to implementation of recommendations from Advancing Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in STEMM Organizations: Beyond Broadening Participation. READ MORE
In September, the Independent Media Initiative (IMI) announced the first annual IMI Awards. The IMI Awards honor exceptional independent media creators across platforms to celebrate the intrinsic educational or artistic value of their work. READ MORE
Building off of a successful pilot phase in early 2022 and anticipating growing interest in their program offerings, the Center for STEMM Mentorship at Stanford recently launched a website to elevate and advance their work to cultivate the well-being, scientific growth, and personal and professional development of members of STEMM research teams. READ MORE
