The Search for Solutions to Curb Misinformation

A new initiative seeks to bring many minds to a complex problem.
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We are seeking a versatile writer and editor interested in science, civic engagement and philanthropy.
Moving Science Forward: Ron Vale Shares the Marvels of Cellular Motion, Brings Biology to New Audiences

“Science is not about mastering equations or memorizing material; it’s a field of asking questions and exploration.”

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We invest in big ideas in science and civil society. We support discoveries in their earliest stages that will ultimately improve human health, democracy and understanding. We seek out curiosity, collaboration, leadership and courage, knowing that the first steps in solving complex problems are steps into the unknown—and they are rarely taken alone.

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We support early-career biomedical scholars doing pioneering research. We seed innovative approaches to fostering informed civic engagement. And we develop knowledge and networks to make philanthropy go further.