[OWW-Discuss] invitrogen foundation

[natalie kuldell]

It seems like the goal of their program, at least currently, is to 
promote general scientific literacy.
See:  http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/080221/20080221005076.html?.v=1

I had a talk with the Invitrogen Foundation folks last week and have 
requested info on previously funded applications. That list may give 
a better sense of what kinds of synthetic biology projects stand a 
chance. I'm happy to pass along the information I get back.

Natalie



>I'm all for writing up a proposal, seems like they are looking for K-12
>stuff though. Maybe if we play up the global reach, protocol repository
>(for CC instructors) and the video lab tours as outreach mechanisms,
>we'll stand a good chance.
>
>Mike
>
>
>Guidelines:
>The Invitrogen Foundation is committed to strengthening the pipeline of
>future life scientists. Funding and partnership opportunities that
>address the following areas of interest will be considered:
>
>     * Life science education for students, beginning at the high school
>level
>     * Professional development for high school and community college
>instructors
>
>------
>     * Programs that are broad in scope and reach students and/or
>educators from a variety of geographic locations are preferred.
>------
>
>     * Special consideration is also given to programs that target groups
>traditionally underrepresented in the life sciences, including but not
>limited to women and diverse populations
>
>Through outreach and education, the Invitrogen Foundation also seeks to
>increase society's understanding of the life sciences and their critical
>role in addressing global issues. Programs and initiatives that address
>these objectives are preferred:
>
>     * Educating community leaders about the importance of life science,
>particularly as it relates to education, economic strength and global
>health
>     * Activities and initiatives that demonstrate thought leadership
>     * Museum and traveling exhibits, community events and public
>lectures, that reach a broad, cross-section of the population
>     * Special consideration is also given to programs that have a global
>dimension
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: oww-discuss-bounces at mit.edu [mailto:oww-discuss-bounces at mit.edu]
>On Behalf Of Austin Che
>Sent: Monday, March 17, 2008 11:23 AM
>To: discuss at openwetware.org
>Subject: [OWW-Discuss] invitrogen foundation
>
>
>     Just saw this:
>     http://www.invitrogen.com/content.cfm?pageid=12185
>    
>     Invitrogen apparently has a foundation with money to give for
>     "strengthening the pipeline of future life scientists." It is
>     explicitly targeted at not-for-profit organizations. Given the
>     number of not-for-profit organizations in the life sciences, it
>     seems that if OWW made a proposal, there'd be a pretty good chance
>     of getting some funding.
>    
>--
>Austin Che           <austin at csail.mit.edu>          (617)253-5899
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