Science Philanthropy Alliance President Dr. France A. Córdova and Associate Advisor Dr. Daren Ginete recently co-authored a post for the STEMM Opportunity Alliance (SOA) Blog about the vital role science philanthropy plays in building a STEMM ecosystem rooted in equity. Dr. Córdova (who is also a SOA Advisory Council Member) and Dr. Ginete’s post outlines…
This week, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) hosted the Climate Crossroads Summit, a dynamic meeting engaging experts, community stakeholders, and decision-makers on equitable pathways to meet the climate crisis. The summit was held in person at the National Academy of Sciences in Washington, D.C., and live streamed to a global audience…
Science Philanthropy Alliance Strategy Director Dr. Kate Lowry was a featured panelist at the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) Conference on Supporting Hispanic Women in Physical Sciences and Engineering. Dr. Lowry took part in a fireside chat moderated by Sarah Carle, Executive Director of Foundation Relations, as part of the conference’s “Foundation Funding…
For the past few years, the Science Philanthropy Alliance has hosted a special interest group of philanthropies on the subject of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. It is a group that researches inclusive, equitable practices in grant-making, grant design strategy, and internal hiring practices. Studies have shown that diverse teams produce more original results and address…
Dr. France A. Córdova, President of the Science Philanthropy Alliance, shared her insights and experiences as a woman in science at the Helen Gurley Brown Presidential Summit on Women and Science on June 20. The virtual summit, which attracted more than 500 attendees, celebrated and supported women in research and medicine.Dr. Córdova joined two…
Yale University’s recent 322nd graduation ceremony conferred honorary degrees on nine remarkable individuals who achieved distinction in their respective fields. Science Philanthropy Alliance President Dr. France A. Córdova was one of the distinguished awardees, receiving an honorary Doctor of Science Degree.Pictured above: from left to right, are Yale University honorary degree recipients honored during…
In its most recent newsletter, Alliance member organization Lasker Foundation speaks one-on-one with their 2022 Laureate James Rothman and shares insight from David Cushman in their Classic Lasker Podcast. Read more here.
Yale University awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree to Dr. France A. Córdova, president of the Science Philanthropy Alliance, during its commencement ceremony held May 22, 2023. Dr. Córdova is a prominent astrophysicist and a former director of the National Science Foundation, NASA’s chief scientist, and president of Purdue University.
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Washington, D.C. – Science Philanthropy Alliance President Dr. France A. Córdova recently participated in the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) Inaugural Mani L. Bhaumik Breakthrough of the Year Award Presentation and Fireside Chat held at the AAAS Washington, D.C. headquarters on May 3, 2023. The award honored three NASA luminaries: Major General…