By Bishakha Mona “Above all else show the data.” - Edward R. Tufte Philanthropies recognize that scientists working together, who are not hampered by research silos, distance, technology or language, can create breakthroughs. Moreover, scientists and funders can continue to learn as technology and science evolve. For example, advances in machine learning and…
By Bishakha Mona In this first part of a two-part article, the Alliance looks at a powerful new funding opportunity—open data platforms. We examine the potential and pitfalls of investing in these platforms and how they might influence finding cures at a faster pace. Open data has long been a wilderness which many are…
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…