Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

Other Efforts - Grants

Recent grants in this program include:
Organization NameProject DirectorProject Title
Metropolitan Opera Association, Inc.Elizabeth HurleyFor PBS broadcast and live high-definition transmission into movie theaters of the science opera Dr. Atomic, along with science symposia and ancillary outreach activities.
American Academy of Arts and SciencesLeslie C. BerlowitzTo hold a series of regional meetings and produce a white paper on 'Improving the Scientific Community's Understanding of Public Concerns about Science and Technology'.
Brooklyn Academy of MusicKaren Brooks HopkinsFor production of an opera about Nicola Tesla with scientific discussion and ancillary activities.
American Museum of Natural HistorySteven MauTo develop a web version of: 'The Biology of the Horse' interactive that is part of the: The Horse exhibition at the Museum of Natural History.
Science Festival FoundationJudith CoxTo help launch the first World Science Festival.
New York Academy of SciencesStacie BloomSupport a two-day conference on teaching evolution.
Cleveland Museum of Natural HistoryIsrael HershkovitzSupport for a joint international study by Middle Eastern researchers on the impact of the Agricultural Revolution (12,000-5000 BC) on human behavior.
Science Festival FoundationTracy DayPlanning grant for the First New York International Science Festival.

Program Director: Doron Weber Bio