[OWW-Discuss] invitrogen foundation

[Michael S. Koeris]

I think we should also think about what we exactly want the funding to be
used for. I would love to take a look at the previously funded projects.

Best
Mike


On 3/19/08 5:56 PM, "John Cumbers" <johncumbers at gmail.com> wrote:

> I'd be happy to direct a series of protocol videos aimed at high school
> students, a la 'nanodrop it like it's hot' :)
> cheers, 
> John
> 
> On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 11:56 AM, natalie kuldell <nkuldell at mit.edu> wrote:
>> 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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