The Simons Foundation Has a New President for the First Time in Its History. Where’s It Headed Next?

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The Simons Foundation Has a New President for the First Time in Its History. Where’s It Headed Next?

Since its launch in 1994, science funding powerhouse the Simons Foundation has been led by founders Jim and Marilyn Simons—until now. We spoke with its new president, astrophysicist David Spergel, to find out what lies ahead.

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Some Serious Matching Funds to Get Kids’ Hands Dirty with STEM Projects

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Some Serious Matching Funds to Get Kids’ Hands Dirty with STEM Projects

As tons of funding flows to STEM education, a key challenge is to find ways to fire up interest in these areas among kids at a very early age. Two funders are backing an effort to do exactly that.  

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