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Celebrating what would’ve been Mildred “Millie” Dresselhaus’s 95th birthday.
The “Queen of Carbon,” MIT professor, @kavliprize.bsky.social laureate - paved the way in nanoscience and mentored generations of scientists.
Learn more about her legacy: bit.ly/4p2c0zY
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The “Queen of Carbon,” MIT professor, @kavliprize.bsky.social laureate - paved the way in nanoscience and mentored generations of scientists.
Learn more about her legacy: bit.ly/4p2c0zY
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How Millie Dresselhaus paid it forward
Encouraged early on by Nobel laureate Enrico Fermi, the “Queen of Carbon” laid the foundation for countless advances in nanotechnology—and mentored countless young scientists along the way.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Celebrating what would’ve been Mildred “Millie” Dresselhaus’s 95th birthday.
The “Queen of Carbon,” MIT professor, @kavliprize.bsky.social laureate - paved the way in nanoscience and mentored generations of scientists.
Learn more about her legacy: bit.ly/4p2c0zY
@technologyreview.com
The “Queen of Carbon,” MIT professor, @kavliprize.bsky.social laureate - paved the way in nanoscience and mentored generations of scientists.
Learn more about her legacy: bit.ly/4p2c0zY
@technologyreview.com
AI + flexible probes are letting scientists track the same neurons for over a year in Alzheimer’s models, offering new insights into what happens in the disease’s earliest stages.
Read more: bit.ly/47zWnIY
@harvard.edu @harvardmed.bsky.social @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social
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@harvard.edu @harvardmed.bsky.social @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social
How AI Is Changing Neuroscience Discovery
AI is altering how scientists study the brain
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November 10, 2025 at 7:13 PM
AI + flexible probes are letting scientists track the same neurons for over a year in Alzheimer’s models, offering new insights into what happens in the disease’s earliest stages.
Read more: bit.ly/47zWnIY
@harvard.edu @harvardmed.bsky.social @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social
Read more: bit.ly/47zWnIY
@harvard.edu @harvardmed.bsky.social @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social
At #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit25 in Berlin (Nov 6–9), our Director of Science & Society, Brooke Smith, joins David Spergel & Andrea Frank to discuss Philanthropy & Science: Driving Innovation (on Nov 8). We're also sponsoring 3 "Insights Cafe" sessions.
Learn more about our work: bit.ly/3VXL33Y
Learn more about our work: bit.ly/3VXL33Y
Ethics, Science, and the Public
The Kavli Foundation is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of humanity.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
At #FallingWalls #ScienceSummit25 in Berlin (Nov 6–9), our Director of Science & Society, Brooke Smith, joins David Spergel & Andrea Frank to discuss Philanthropy & Science: Driving Innovation (on Nov 8). We're also sponsoring 3 "Insights Cafe" sessions.
Learn more about our work: bit.ly/3VXL33Y
Learn more about our work: bit.ly/3VXL33Y
AI is only as powerful as the data it’s trained on. NWB + DANDI are making neuroscience data usable, shareable, and ready for AI.
Read more: https://bit.ly/47zWnIY
Read more: https://bit.ly/47zWnIY
November 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
AI is only as powerful as the data it’s trained on. NWB + DANDI are making neuroscience data usable, shareable, and ready for AI.
Read more: https://bit.ly/47zWnIY
Read more: https://bit.ly/47zWnIY
What does a Civic Science Fellow do?
As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities.
Apply to be a host institution: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities.
Apply to be a host institution: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
November 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What does a Civic Science Fellow do?
As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities.
Apply to be a host institution: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities.
Apply to be a host institution: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Our President & CEO Cynthia Friend opened the final Kavli Carnegie Capitol Science evening, “Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection,” featuring 2024 Kavli Laureate Nancy Kanwisher (Prof at MIT).
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November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our President & CEO Cynthia Friend opened the final Kavli Carnegie Capitol Science evening, “Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection,” featuring 2024 Kavli Laureate Nancy Kanwisher (Prof at MIT).
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@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
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@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
AI tools like DeepLabCut and SuperAnimal are changing how scientists study movement, helping them understand how brain activity drives behavior.
Read more: bit.ly/4qnX7JF
@trackingactions.bsky.social @deeplabcut.bsky.social
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@trackingactions.bsky.social @deeplabcut.bsky.social
How AI Is Changing Neuroscience Discovery
AI is altering how scientists study the brain
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November 1, 2025 at 12:07 AM
AI tools like DeepLabCut and SuperAnimal are changing how scientists study movement, helping them understand how brain activity drives behavior.
Read more: bit.ly/4qnX7JF
@trackingactions.bsky.social @deeplabcut.bsky.social
Read more: bit.ly/4qnX7JF
@trackingactions.bsky.social @deeplabcut.bsky.social
Why apply to host Civic Science Fellow?
Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced.
Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced.
Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Why apply to host Civic Science Fellow?
Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced.
Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced.
Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
We hope to see you at the 2025 SfN for the BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social: Toolmakers Showcase!
Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT
Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA
Register at https://bit.ly/47dPJcn
Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT
Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA
Register at https://bit.ly/47dPJcn
October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We hope to see you at the 2025 SfN for the BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social: Toolmakers Showcase!
Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT
Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA
Register at https://bit.ly/47dPJcn
Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT
Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA
Register at https://bit.ly/47dPJcn
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (@theNASEM)'s Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development Summit summary is now available for download.
Download the summary: bit.ly/47mSOFI
@education.nationalacademies.org
Download the summary: bit.ly/47mSOFI
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October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (@theNASEM)'s Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development Summit summary is now available for download.
Download the summary: bit.ly/47mSOFI
@education.nationalacademies.org
Download the summary: bit.ly/47mSOFI
@education.nationalacademies.org
Be sure to join us this Wednesday from 6:30-8pm ET for a talk led by Nancy Kanwisher called "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection".
Register: bit.ly/3VRv33B
Register: bit.ly/3VRv33B
October 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Be sure to join us this Wednesday from 6:30-8pm ET for a talk led by Nancy Kanwisher called "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection".
Register: bit.ly/3VRv33B
Register: bit.ly/3VRv33B
We congratulate Omar Yaghi, co-director of the Kavli Energy Nano Science Institute (@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) on receiving @nobelprize.bsky.social!
His work in developing MOFs has redefined what materials can do and his curiosity has reshaped the field of materials chemistry.
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His work in developing MOFs has redefined what materials can do and his curiosity has reshaped the field of materials chemistry.
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Nobel Prize Honors Kavli Institute Co-Director Omar Yaghi
From designer molecules to a more sustainable world
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October 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We congratulate Omar Yaghi, co-director of the Kavli Energy Nano Science Institute (@ucberkeleyofficial.bsky.social) on receiving @nobelprize.bsky.social!
His work in developing MOFs has redefined what materials can do and his curiosity has reshaped the field of materials chemistry.
bit.ly/3IZvbLB
His work in developing MOFs has redefined what materials can do and his curiosity has reshaped the field of materials chemistry.
bit.ly/3IZvbLB
Apply to host a Civic Science Fellow!
Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future.
Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future.
Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
October 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Apply to host a Civic Science Fellow!
Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future.
Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future.
Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
AI is opening new doors to discovery in neuroscience and enabling new kinds of research questions. Read more about the projects we support: bit.ly/4qnX7JF
#KavliNeuro #NeuroAI #AI
#KavliNeuro #NeuroAI #AI
October 22, 2025 at 12:25 AM
AI is opening new doors to discovery in neuroscience and enabling new kinds of research questions. Read more about the projects we support: bit.ly/4qnX7JF
#KavliNeuro #NeuroAI #AI
#KavliNeuro #NeuroAI #AI
At the nanoscale, new rules of matter reveal themselves. On #NanoDay, Kavli spotlights quantum materials research driving a “second quantum revolution” with potential to transform energy, computing & sensing. #KavliNano http://bit.ly/4nGapje
Quantum at 100: Honoring achievement, envisioning tomorrow
The Kavli Foundation celebrates the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology
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October 9, 2025 at 10:03 PM
At the nanoscale, new rules of matter reveal themselves. On #NanoDay, Kavli spotlights quantum materials research driving a “second quantum revolution” with potential to transform energy, computing & sensing. #KavliNano http://bit.ly/4nGapje
Join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8pm ET for an exciting conversation between Kavli Prize Laureate Nancy Kanwisher.
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8pm ET for an exciting conversation between Kavli Prize Laureate Nancy Kanwisher.
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
Honored to join global leaders at the 22nd STS Forum in Kyoto -to discuss how science & tech can shape the next century.
As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all.
Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS
#STSforum
As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all.
Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS
#STSforum
October 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Honored to join global leaders at the 22nd STS Forum in Kyoto -to discuss how science & tech can shape the next century.
As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all.
Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS
#STSforum
As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all.
Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS
#STSforum
At last week's Science Summit at the UN General Assembly, @narayansankaran.bsky.social asked, "What if neuroscience began by listening to the people it aims to serve?"
Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za
Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za
October 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
At last week's Science Summit at the UN General Assembly, @narayansankaran.bsky.social asked, "What if neuroscience began by listening to the people it aims to serve?"
Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za
Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za
The Giant Magellan Telescope will be one of the most powerful observatories ever built, helping to probe the mysteries of dark matter, environments around black holes, and life beyond Earth. Congrats to MIT & the MIT Kavli Institute on joining this global scientific endeavor. bit.ly/4mDQeRD
MIT joins in constructing the Giant Magellan Telescope
MIT is lending its support to the Giant Magellan Telescope, joining the international consortium to advance the $2.6 billion observatory in Chile. The Institute’s participation, enabled by a transform...
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September 30, 2025 at 8:49 PM
The Giant Magellan Telescope will be one of the most powerful observatories ever built, helping to probe the mysteries of dark matter, environments around black holes, and life beyond Earth. Congrats to MIT & the MIT Kavli Institute on joining this global scientific endeavor. bit.ly/4mDQeRD
Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25.
If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN
If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN
September 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25.
If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN
If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN
Many key cell structures are too thick for standard cryo-EM.
Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles.
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#KavliNano #CryoEM
Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles.
bit.ly/4mJPWJ1
#KavliNano #CryoEM
September 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Many key cell structures are too thick for standard cryo-EM.
Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles.
bit.ly/4mJPWJ1
#KavliNano #CryoEM
Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles.
bit.ly/4mJPWJ1
#KavliNano #CryoEM
Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25. If you have a tool/tech to share with the #neuroscience community, apply by Friday: http://bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
September 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25. If you have a tool/tech to share with the #neuroscience community, apply by Friday: http://bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
Save the Date! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25 on Sunday, November 16 from 7-9:30pm.
We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
September 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Save the Date! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25 on Sunday, November 16 from 7-9:30pm.
We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
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Excellent @fens.org @kavlifoundation.org FKNE scientific symposium 2025 in Crete! Great line up of speakers!
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#Neuroscience
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#Neuroscience
September 19, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Excellent @fens.org @kavlifoundation.org FKNE scientific symposium 2025 in Crete! Great line up of speakers!
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#Neuroscience
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#Neuroscience
Open data = faster discoveries. Through initiatives like Neurodata Without Borders, Open Source Software for Neuroscience, and the African Brain Data Science Academy, we are helping make neuroscience a global, shared resource.
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#OpenScienceWeek #OpenData #KavliNeuro
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#OpenScienceWeek #OpenData #KavliNeuro
September 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Open data = faster discoveries. Through initiatives like Neurodata Without Borders, Open Source Software for Neuroscience, and the African Brain Data Science Academy, we are helping make neuroscience a global, shared resource.
bit.ly/4nxPIW7
#OpenScienceWeek #OpenData #KavliNeuro
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#OpenScienceWeek #OpenData #KavliNeuro