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Will you be at #SfN25? Don’t miss these lectures:
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Will you be at #SfN25? Don’t miss these lectures:
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
A special collaboration can change how we see the universe.
In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible.
Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i2slSX
In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible.
Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i2slSX
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A special collaboration can change how we see the universe.
In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible.
Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i2slSX
In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible.
Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i2slSX
We are honored to sponsor the 7th Annual Japan SciCom Forum (JSF), which is taking place November 11-13 in Tokyo, Japan. JSF is a global gathering focused on advancing science communication and public engagement while highlighting the connection between science research and society.
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We are honored to sponsor the 7th Annual Japan SciCom Forum (JSF), which is taking place November 11-13 in Tokyo, Japan. JSF is a global gathering focused on advancing science communication and public engagement while highlighting the connection between science research and society.
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).
bit.ly/4oPRSkD
@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
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@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
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).
bit.ly/4oPRSkD
@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
bit.ly/4oPRSkD
@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
bit.ly/4nxPIW7
#OpenScienceWeek #OpenData #KavliNeuro
The #Scialog on Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials is underway in Tucson, AZ. Great to see Jaime, Helen, and Loretta - the fellows working on sustainable alternatives to pigments.
Learn more: bit.ly/46mcppn
#KavliNano
Learn more: bit.ly/46mcppn
#KavliNano
September 11, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The #Scialog on Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials is underway in Tucson, AZ. Great to see Jaime, Helen, and Loretta - the fellows working on sustainable alternatives to pigments.
Learn more: bit.ly/46mcppn
#KavliNano
Learn more: bit.ly/46mcppn
#KavliNano
This week at the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge: scientists gathered for "Massive Black Holes Across Cosmic Time."
Our Program Officer Dr. Greg Mack says the public lecture “The Final Frontier: Black Holes in the Infant Universe,” was a highlight!
Watch the recording: bit.ly/47CRErz
Our Program Officer Dr. Greg Mack says the public lecture “The Final Frontier: Black Holes in the Infant Universe,” was a highlight!
Watch the recording: bit.ly/47CRErz
September 10, 2025 at 6:37 PM
This week at the Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Cambridge: scientists gathered for "Massive Black Holes Across Cosmic Time."
Our Program Officer Dr. Greg Mack says the public lecture “The Final Frontier: Black Holes in the Infant Universe,” was a highlight!
Watch the recording: bit.ly/47CRErz
Our Program Officer Dr. Greg Mack says the public lecture “The Final Frontier: Black Holes in the Infant Universe,” was a highlight!
Watch the recording: bit.ly/47CRErz
Great perspective from scientists on critical mineral supply in washingtonpost.com. We look forward to next week's Scialog® conference which will inspire more basic science projects to help secure a sustainable supply of these materials: bit.ly/3HT5ziS
#KavliNano #CriticalMaterials
#KavliNano #CriticalMaterials
September 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Great perspective from scientists on critical mineral supply in washingtonpost.com. We look forward to next week's Scialog® conference which will inspire more basic science projects to help secure a sustainable supply of these materials: bit.ly/3HT5ziS
#KavliNano #CriticalMaterials
#KavliNano #CriticalMaterials
Basic science is powerful even without direct application. Lauren Budenholzer shares about strategic science communication: http://bit.ly/44Yi3wX
The #SciPEP Insights Report offers tools that connect with people on a deeper level. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4m2PXYu
#SciPEP #SciComm #BasicScience
The #SciPEP Insights Report offers tools that connect with people on a deeper level. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4m2PXYu
#SciPEP #SciComm #BasicScience
August 26, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Basic science is powerful even without direct application. Lauren Budenholzer shares about strategic science communication: http://bit.ly/44Yi3wX
The #SciPEP Insights Report offers tools that connect with people on a deeper level. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4m2PXYu
#SciPEP #SciComm #BasicScience
The #SciPEP Insights Report offers tools that connect with people on a deeper level. Learn more: http://bit.ly/4m2PXYu
#SciPEP #SciComm #BasicScience
As science rapidly advances, how should we prepare next generation scientists to navigate the intersection of science, ethics, and policy?
A new @issuesinst.bsky.social article by @shobitap.org & Erin Burkett, share recommendations to equip scientists.
bit.ly/4mUWTqZ
A new @issuesinst.bsky.social article by @shobitap.org & Erin Burkett, share recommendations to equip scientists.
bit.ly/4mUWTqZ
August 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
As science rapidly advances, how should we prepare next generation scientists to navigate the intersection of science, ethics, and policy?
A new @issuesinst.bsky.social article by @shobitap.org & Erin Burkett, share recommendations to equip scientists.
bit.ly/4mUWTqZ
A new @issuesinst.bsky.social article by @shobitap.org & Erin Burkett, share recommendations to equip scientists.
bit.ly/4mUWTqZ
ACS Leadership and The Kavli Foundation celebrate this year's Emerging Leader in Chemistry Lecturer, Sahika Inal, at ACS Fall 2025.
Left to right: Wayne Jones; Amy Bernard; Sahika Inal (Kavli Lecturer ACS); Dorothy Phillips; Mary Carroll; Albert Horvath.
#ACSFall2025 #KavliNano
Left to right: Wayne Jones; Amy Bernard; Sahika Inal (Kavli Lecturer ACS); Dorothy Phillips; Mary Carroll; Albert Horvath.
#ACSFall2025 #KavliNano
August 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
ACS Leadership and The Kavli Foundation celebrate this year's Emerging Leader in Chemistry Lecturer, Sahika Inal, at ACS Fall 2025.
Left to right: Wayne Jones; Amy Bernard; Sahika Inal (Kavli Lecturer ACS); Dorothy Phillips; Mary Carroll; Albert Horvath.
#ACSFall2025 #KavliNano
Left to right: Wayne Jones; Amy Bernard; Sahika Inal (Kavli Lecturer ACS); Dorothy Phillips; Mary Carroll; Albert Horvath.
#ACSFall2025 #KavliNano
Many thanks to Dr. Sahika Inal of KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) for sharing her groundbreaking work in bioelectronics as this year’s Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry.
#ACSFall2025 #KavliNano @acs.org
#ACSFall2025 #KavliNano @acs.org
August 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Many thanks to Dr. Sahika Inal of KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology) for sharing her groundbreaking work in bioelectronics as this year’s Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry.
#ACSFall2025 #KavliNano @acs.org
#ACSFall2025 #KavliNano @acs.org
Coming up at @acs.org's #ACSFall2025, two inspiring Kavli keynotes:
Mon (8/18): The Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry
Tues (8/19): The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry
We're proud to sponsor these sessions and look forward to seeing you there. bit.ly/45QrkJ9
#KavliNano #ACSFall2025
Mon (8/18): The Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry
Tues (8/19): The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry
We're proud to sponsor these sessions and look forward to seeing you there. bit.ly/45QrkJ9
#KavliNano #ACSFall2025
August 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Coming up at @acs.org's #ACSFall2025, two inspiring Kavli keynotes:
Mon (8/18): The Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry
Tues (8/19): The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry
We're proud to sponsor these sessions and look forward to seeing you there. bit.ly/45QrkJ9
#KavliNano #ACSFall2025
Mon (8/18): The Kavli Foundation Emerging Leader in Chemistry
Tues (8/19): The Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry
We're proud to sponsor these sessions and look forward to seeing you there. bit.ly/45QrkJ9
#KavliNano #ACSFall2025
Our President & CEO Cynthia Friend shares the urgency in rethinking our approach to supporting the STEMM workforce training.
Videos from NASEM's "Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development" summit are now available to view: http://bit.ly/47a6fuc
Videos from NASEM's "Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development" summit are now available to view: http://bit.ly/47a6fuc
August 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our President & CEO Cynthia Friend shares the urgency in rethinking our approach to supporting the STEMM workforce training.
Videos from NASEM's "Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development" summit are now available to view: http://bit.ly/47a6fuc
Videos from NASEM's "Reimagining STEMM Graduate Education and Postdoctoral Career Development" summit are now available to view: http://bit.ly/47a6fuc