Seven Tips for Integrating Mathematical Thinking into Family Engagement Programs Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 2/7/2017 on 2/7/2017 The nonpartisan research organization Mathematica Policy Research recently developed an issue brief documenting the ways in which five family engagement organizations developed and tested integrating math into their programs.
Introducing the 51 Pegasi b Fellowship Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 1/25/2017 on 1/25/2017 The Heising-Simons Foundation is pleased to announce the inaugural cohort of 51 Pegasi b Fellows. Named after the first exoplanet, discovered in 1995, the 51 Pegasi b Fellowship recognizes exceptional postdoctoral scientists with great potential to advance scientific research in the field of planetary astronomy. This relatively new field bridges planetary science and astronomy to further …
The Path Forward on Clean Energy in the United States Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 1/13/2017 on 1/13/2017 The path forward to curb climate change and advance clean energy in the United States has taken a sharp turn, following the recent election. As our Foundation’s Chair and CEO both noted recently, our organization takes a long view and remains committed to helping accelerate progress. I remain optimistic that even if the new federal …
Northern California Grantmakers Names Jeff Malloy Board Chair Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 1/9/2017 on 1/9/2017 We are pleased to announce that Jeff Malloy, chief operating officer and treasurer of the Heising-Simons Foundation, has been elected chair of the board of directors of Northern California Grantmakers (NCG). In addition to his work at the Foundation, Jeff has a long history of philanthropic service and leadership roles, including serving as board secretary …
Wall Street Journal Features Human Rights Grantee on Future of DACA Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 12/16/2016 on 12/16/2016 Here is a powerful video about the future of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), featuring Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC), a project supported by the Foundation’s Human Human Rights program. The video, produced by the Wall Street Journal, tells the story of Jirayut “New” Latthivongskorn, an undocumented immigrant who is a medical student at University …
For the Good of Science: Why We Need More Women in Physics and Astronomy Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 12/15/2016 on 12/15/2016 Despite advances in other academic fields, women make up only 20 percent of PhDs awarded in physics, 10 percent of tenured professors in physics, and only 15 percent of tenured professors in astronomy.
MinuteEarth Video: “How This Sea Shell Knows the Weather in Greenland” Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 12/12/2016 on 12/12/2016 How do paleoclimatologists learn and understand Earth’s ancient climates and their variability over time? The answer to this question relies heavily on Foraminifera, which are single-celled marine life forms that provide humanity with a continuous record of Earth’s temperature fluctuations. With support from the Heising-Simons Foundation, the popular educational YouTube channel MinuteEarth has produced a …
A Message on the Passing of Dr. Gordon Hamilton Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 10/25/2016 on 10/25/2016 The staff of the Heising-Simons Foundation was deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Dr. Gordon Hamilton—a Foundation grantee and prominent researcher from the University of Maine—after he suffered an accident on October 22 while conducting research in Antarctica. Dr. Hamilton, a physical glaciologist, was renowned for his research on glaciers and their relation …
Introducing Our New Education Program Officer Share By Heising-Simons Foundation on 10/14/2016 on 10/14/2016 I write you today to share the latest arrival to the Early Education grantmaking team at the Heising-Simons Foundation. Last month, Rebecca Gomez joined us as a program officer for the program. She’s an incredible addition to the Foundation, and will be working with many of our grantees on early education policy and on improving …