The Foundation supports a range of radio programs that deal with science and technology and seeks to increase both the quantity and the quality of science and technology coverage. Previous Sloan grants started the science and technology desk on National Public Radio and on Public Radio International’s The World , while current grants include support for Radiolab, Studio 360, Science Friday, Planet Money, PRX, and BURN: An Energy Journal . The Foundation also supports LA Theatre Works in recording full-length science plays as part of a series called Relativity , broadcast on public radio. The recordings include numerous plays originally commissioned by the Foundation’s theater program. Sloan has supported limited radio series, such as the Peabody-Award winning The DNA Files and has also sponsored science coverage on commercial radio, such as The Osgood File . Program Director: Doron Weber Bio Apply Spotlight Listen to Alex Chadwick host BURN: An Energy Journal. Check out feature episodes on Nuclear Power after Fukushima, America's hunt for oil, and America's energy policy. more Headlines Radiolab's "Apocalyptic" Tour Hits NY's Beacon Theatre in October Broadway World Links PRX STEM Story Project Explore the Science and Creativity Series on Studio 360 Visit Science Friday for the latest podcast Check out Radiolab Let Planet Money explain economics Listen to BURN: An Energy Journal on Marketplace Program Updates March 2013 June 2013 Public Understanding Sub Programs Books Film Television Theater New Media
The goal of the Film program is to influence the next generation of filmmakers to tackle science and technology themes and characters, to increase visibility for feature films that depict this subject matter, and to produce new scripts about science and technology and about scientists, engineers and mathematicians. This program works primarily through initiatives with film schools, film festivals, and independent and Hollywood film producers. Film Schools Film Festivals Film Development Program Director: Doron Weber Bio Apply Headlines Kate Mickere Wins $20K Screenwriting Prize for "Diamond in the Sky" About Pioneering Astronomer Times-Tribune Film Independent Fast Track 2013 Selections Include Projects From Nikyatu Jusua, A. Sayeeda Clark, Others indieWire James Cameron Honored by National Geographic for Deepsea Challenger Expedition National Geographic Computer Chess is a New Yorker Summer Movie Pick New Yorker Links VIDEO: Sloan at Sundance Sloan Science and Film at Museum of the Moving Image Sloan events at the Tribeca Film Festival, April 17-28 Program Updates March 2013 June 2013 Public Understanding Sub Programs Books Radio Television Theater New Media