Documentary “Picture A Scientist” To Premiere on PBS NOVA April 14 Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 4/1/2021 on 4/1/2021 Picture a Scientist, a documentary film that chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists, will have its U.S. broadcast premiere on PBS NOVA on April 14, 2021.
Stop AAPI Hate Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 3/25/2021 on 3/25/2021 We, like so many in the philanthropic community, are outraged at the rising number of hate crimes targeting Asian American and Pacific Islanders in this country.
Storytelling Math Books Awarded Two 2021 Mathical Book Prizes Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 2/18/2021 on 2/18/2021 Two books that are part of grantee TERC’s Storytelling Math series have been awarded the 2021 Mathical Book Prize. The prize recognizes outstanding fiction and literary nonfiction for youth ages 2-18 that inspires them to see math in the world around them.
Accelerating the Search for Dark Matter Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 2/11/2021 on 2/11/2021 Observations of the cosmos suggest that the matter we see—planets, stars, and galaxies—must be dwarfed by another form of matter that exerts gravity but is invisible to us.
Families Lead California: Building the Influence and Power of Families to Lead Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 2/10/2021 on 2/10/2021 The Heising-Simons Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative of the Foundation’s Education program to help build the power of families to lead their children’s learning, and to influence systems and policy change. The Families Lead California initiative has two goals: to support community-based organizations that strengthen the pipeline of diverse parent leaders, and …
American Mosaic Journalism Prize Awarded to David Dennis, Jr. and Michelle García Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 2/5/2021 on 2/5/2021 The Heising-Simons Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 American Mosaic Journalism Prize: David Dennis, Jr. and Michelle García.
Shape of Science — Art & Science Lecture Series Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 1/8/2021 on 1/8/2021 The Heising-Simons Foundation in partnership with Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya is proud to present the Art & Science Lecture Series, “Shape of Science” born out of the project FINDINGS, a public art series, that celebrates women and science and reimagines science through vibrant large-scale murals.
Resources to Support Educators Regarding Attack on U.S. Capitol Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 1/8/2021 on 1/8/2021 In the wake of the insurrection at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021, several leaders in the education field have put together resources for educators who wish to guide discussions and make space for reflection with their students. Please see a list below. We may add to this list as more resources become available.
Letter From the President: Yesterday, Today, and the Future Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 1/7/2021 on 1/7/2021 I can’t even begin with “On days like this,” because there has been no day like yesterday, no events like this in our Capitol, in our living memory. It is a time that stirs anger, sadness, and deep distress.