September 18, 2024FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWASHINGTON — The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Government-University-Industry Research Roundtable (GUIRR) — a forum for leaders to discuss the U.S. scientific research enterprise — has announced the inclusion of philanthropy leadership in the long-standing group. The roundtable’s new name is the Government-University-Industry-Philanthropy Research Roundtable (GUIPRR). …
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…
Alignment of Science Philanthropy with Minority-Serving InstitutionsWhile there are as many motivations to support scientific research as there are philanthropists, one that is nearly universal is the desire to make an impact. France Córdova, president of the Science Philanthropy Alliance, recently noted, “When I talk with foundation heads, the word most frequently used is…