Alfred P. Sloan Foundation

11/16/2022

The Carpentries - Software, Data, and Library Carpentry, a not-for-profit organization based in California, is developing a faster, more inclusive way of equipping the modern scientist with the tools they need. Meet the community of coders bringing STEM up to speed:

The Carpentries is a global network of grassroots volunteers teaching data and coding skills to scientific researchers.

09/29/2022

STEM education is a cornerstone of our mission. We are *thrilled* to support NY Sun Works' Greenhouse Project and excited to see how their innovative science labs continue to provide transformative educational experiences to students across New York City. 👏 Read more here: https://nysunworks.org/blog/ny-sun-works-awarded-prestigious-alfred-p-sloan-foundation-grant/

09/01/2022

The social cost of carbon is more than *triple* the current federal estimate, according to a new Sloan-supported study from Resources for the Future out today in Nature!

The U.S. government is drastically underestimating the social cost of carbon dioxide emissions, which is 3.6 times higher than the estimate currently used to inform many of Washington's key climate policies, a study suggested on Thursday.

08/31/2022

Meet Daina Bouquin, the head librarian supercharging satellite science with a global network of space enthusiasts 🛰️

The Harvard-Smithsonian’s Daina Bouquin is growing a lively community of small satellite enthusiasts.