ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PATIENT CARE SCIENCE SAN FRANCISCO
BAY AREA
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| Grantee |
Amount |
Date |
 | California Academy of Sciences
Fostering a Learning Community among Bay Area Informal Science Institutions | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | Exploratorium
Youth Community Tinkering Program | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | California Academy of Sciences
Teen Internship Program | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | Stanford University, School of Education
Prototypes for supporting everyday science learning | $412,000 | Sep. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $412,000 | Sep. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of the development of prototypes for activities that can foster parents’ abilities to explore and engage with their children in identifying, discussing and exploring science concepts and ideas that surround them in everyday settings. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $365,825 | Apr. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development of technology-enabled assessment prototypes that combine motivation and cognition, which if successful have the potential to change how children’s science learning is measured and understood. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $184,448 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
In support of the development of instrumentation and metrics for assessing student outcomes and impact of field-based informal science education programs for student interest, engagement and understandings of science and sustainability. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Energy & Climate Science Professional Development Institute for Elementary Teachers | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
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Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | University of California, Berkeley Lawrence Hall of Science
BaySci: A Partnership for Bay Area Elementary School Science | $996,981 | Aug. 2012 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $996,981 | Aug. 2012 |
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In support of a coordinated effort by Bay Area Science and Technology Museums to provide high-quality science professional development to area elementary teachers. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,200,000 | Nov. 2010 |
Purpose
To develop two pilot science center satellite outposts in the San Francisco Bay Area, in order to activate science learners in communities without existing science centers. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 13 mo. | $400,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to the Lawrence Hall of Science at the University of California, Berkeley will support the development of a robust, full-scale plan that will (1) build a field of research that investigates how to effectively and efficiently support children in grades K-5 to learn science in ways that develop and retain their ability to engage in critical inquiry; and (2) support future investment in effective science learning opportunities for Bay Area children in grades K-5. | | NatureBridge
Evaluation Framework and Pilot Implementation For Field-Based Science Learning Program | $102,756 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $102,756 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
In support of the development of instrumentation and evaluation framework for assessing student outcomes and impact of a field-based science education program. | | Exploratorium
Oceans Systems at the Exploratorium | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose
BioSITE and Discovery Youth Program Expansion. | $498,760 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $498,760 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant supports the revision, expansion, and evaluation of science programming designed to inspire children’s interest in science through engagement in field studies and ecological monitoring along the Guadalupe River watershed. | | Exploratorium
Science and Social Media: Engaging the Public | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | Exploratorium
Exploratorium Tinkering Studio | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | California Academy of Sciences
California Academy of Sciences Teen Initiative | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | California Academy of Sciences
San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Bill Nye’s Climate Lab | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
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Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | KQED
Supplement Grant: QUEST Programming | $110,000 | Sep. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 6 mo. | $110,000 | Sep. 2010 |
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Purpose
In support of KQED Public Media QUEST programming, a science and nature series intended to improve science literacy and teaching among diverse audiences. QUEST includes educational media, educator guides, teaching resources, and professional development support for educators. Funding will be used to complete the project's fourth season, including QUEST's weekly radio reports, original online media (videos, blog content, and science reporting for KQED News), and the 2010 Science Education Institute for Bay Area science educators. Grantee Websites KQED  | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
Purpose
KQED used this grant to increase educational capacity through enhanced cooperation, collaboration and technological interconnectivity among Bay Area science and environmental institutions. Grantee Websites KQED | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Jun. 2001 |
Purpose
This grant to KQED supported a documentary titled "The Nobel Centennial: 100 Years of Awarding Genius." Grantee Websites KQED | | California Academy of Sciences
Teacher Institute on Science and Sustainability (TISS) | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
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Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Planning Grant: Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
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In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Techbridge: Scale-up and Pilot Grant | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
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Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | Tech Museum of Innovation
Innovator Gallery | $350,000 | Sep. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Sep. 2009 |
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Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will support the design, fabrication and installation of an "Innovator Gallery," where Bay Area students will learn about the basics of the physical and earth sciences through ten interactive exhibits and user-generated instructional videos that explain fundamental science concepts tied to California science-content standards. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2012 |
Purpose
To create a technology-enabled platform for improving visitor experience through data collection and analytics that will inform exhibit design and extension. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,500,000 | Sep. 2007 |
Purpose
In support of The Tech Museum's innovative "open design" project to revolutionize the science and technology museum exhibit design process by engaging a global community of contributors to work collaboratively in a virtual, open source type environment to more effectively and efficiently develop high quality exhibits for the benefit of the greater museum field. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 35 mo. | $1,094,838 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will be used to increase science and technology literacy of over 54,000 Bay Area students and teachers through exhibition and curriculum based on The Tech Museum Awards Laureate Program. This program honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. Grant results will be measured by increased awareness and knowledge levels of students via formal qualitative and quantitative evaluations. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
Purpose
The Tech Museum is using this grant to present visitors with innovative research and cutting-edge technology. Outcomes include the design and development of an exhibit that showcases technology used for environmental conservation. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
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Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | Exploratorium
BaySci Teacher Professional Development Program | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
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For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Girls Go Techbridge | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
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For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | | California Academy of Sciences
Science in Action Exhibit | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
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This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
Purpose
The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | | Tech Museum of Innovation
Open Design: Open Source Collaboration for Science-Technology Museum Exhibit Design Process | $1,500,000 | Sep. 2007 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,500,000 | Sep. 2007 |
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Purpose
In support of The Tech Museum's innovative "open design" project to revolutionize the science and technology museum exhibit design process by engaging a global community of contributors to work collaboratively in a virtual, open source type environment to more effectively and efficiently develop high quality exhibits for the benefit of the greater museum field. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2012 |
Purpose
To create a technology-enabled platform for improving visitor experience through data collection and analytics that will inform exhibit design and extension. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will support the design, fabrication and installation of an "Innovator Gallery," where Bay Area students will learn about the basics of the physical and earth sciences through ten interactive exhibits and user-generated instructional videos that explain fundamental science concepts tied to California science-content standards. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 35 mo. | $1,094,838 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will be used to increase science and technology literacy of over 54,000 Bay Area students and teachers through exhibition and curriculum based on The Tech Museum Awards Laureate Program. This program honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. Grant results will be measured by increased awareness and knowledge levels of students via formal qualitative and quantitative evaluations. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
Purpose
The Tech Museum is using this grant to present visitors with innovative research and cutting-edge technology. Outcomes include the design and development of an exhibit that showcases technology used for environmental conservation. | | Exploratorium
Increasing mathematical and spatial reasoning skills through geometric exhibits. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
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Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | Computer History Museum
Increasing science literacy through the history of the integrated circuit. | $546,858 | Nov. 2006 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 35 mo. | $546,858 | Nov. 2006 |
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The Computer History Museum will use this grant to tell the history and importance of the integrated circuit through an exhibit, web curriculum, and an educational outreach program that includes a speaker series and partnerships with local schools. Outcomes of this grant will include increased science literacy of Bay Area students as measured by changes in awareness and knowledge through a formal evaluation and tests. | | Tech Museum of Innovation
Increasing science and technology literacy through the Tech Museum Awards Laureate Program. | $1,094,838 | Nov. 2006 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 35 mo. | $1,094,838 | Nov. 2006 |
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This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will be used to increase science and technology literacy of over 54,000 Bay Area students and teachers through exhibition and curriculum based on The Tech Museum Awards Laureate Program. This program honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. Grant results will be measured by increased awareness and knowledge levels of students via formal qualitative and quantitative evaluations. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2012 |
Purpose
To create a technology-enabled platform for improving visitor experience through data collection and analytics that will inform exhibit design and extension. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will support the design, fabrication and installation of an "Innovator Gallery," where Bay Area students will learn about the basics of the physical and earth sciences through ten interactive exhibits and user-generated instructional videos that explain fundamental science concepts tied to California science-content standards. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,500,000 | Sep. 2007 |
Purpose
In support of The Tech Museum's innovative "open design" project to revolutionize the science and technology museum exhibit design process by engaging a global community of contributors to work collaboratively in a virtual, open source type environment to more effectively and efficiently develop high quality exhibits for the benefit of the greater museum field. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
Purpose
The Tech Museum is using this grant to present visitors with innovative research and cutting-edge technology. Outcomes include the design and development of an exhibit that showcases technology used for environmental conservation. | | KQED
Science, Environment and Nature (SEN) Project | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
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Purpose
KQED used this grant to increase educational capacity through enhanced cooperation, collaboration and technological interconnectivity among Bay Area science and environmental institutions. Grantee Websites KQED | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 6 mo. | $110,000 | Sep. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of KQED Public Media QUEST programming, a science and nature series intended to improve science literacy and teaching among diverse audiences. QUEST includes educational media, educator guides, teaching resources, and professional development support for educators. Funding will be used to complete the project's fourth season, including QUEST's weekly radio reports, original online media (videos, blog content, and science reporting for KQED News), and the 2010 Science Education Institute for Bay Area science educators. Grantee Websites KQED | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Jun. 2001 |
Purpose
This grant to KQED supported a documentary titled "The Nobel Centennial: 100 Years of Awarding Genius." Grantee Websites KQED | | Tech Museum of Innovation
Environmental Gallery | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,000,000 | Jul. 2004 |
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Purpose
The Tech Museum is using this grant to present visitors with innovative research and cutting-edge technology. Outcomes include the design and development of an exhibit that showcases technology used for environmental conservation. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2012 |
Purpose
To create a technology-enabled platform for improving visitor experience through data collection and analytics that will inform exhibit design and extension. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $350,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will support the design, fabrication and installation of an "Innovator Gallery," where Bay Area students will learn about the basics of the physical and earth sciences through ten interactive exhibits and user-generated instructional videos that explain fundamental science concepts tied to California science-content standards. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 24 mo. | $1,500,000 | Sep. 2007 |
Purpose
In support of The Tech Museum's innovative "open design" project to revolutionize the science and technology museum exhibit design process by engaging a global community of contributors to work collaboratively in a virtual, open source type environment to more effectively and efficiently develop high quality exhibits for the benefit of the greater museum field. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 35 mo. | $1,094,838 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to The Tech Museum of Innovation will be used to increase science and technology literacy of over 54,000 Bay Area students and teachers through exhibition and curriculum based on The Tech Museum Awards Laureate Program. This program honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity. Grant results will be measured by increased awareness and knowledge levels of students via formal qualitative and quantitative evaluations. | | Golden Gate Community, Inc.
Youth Job Training Program at the California Academy of Sciences | $100,000 | Jun. 2004 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $100,000 | Jun. 2004 |
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The Golden Gate Community, Inc. used this grant to support the newly established Grow Cafe at the California Academy of Sciences. This youth enterprise program brings together employment experience with science and environment training. | | Chabot Space & Science Center
Techbridge | $2,090,000 | May 2004 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $2,090,000 | May 2004 |
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This grant to the Chabot Space and Science Center supports its Techbridge program. Outcomes include increased participation from girls in science, technology, and engineering. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $446,000 | Aug. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of science professional development for San Francisco Bay Area elementary school teachers that focuses on the fundamental scientific concepts related to energy and climate change and related pedagogical activities that actively engage children in science learning. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 23 mo. | $1,800,000 | Apr. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support design, development, fabrication, and evaluation of enhancements to the Bill Nye’s Climate Lab exhibition and website. Enhancements will enable youth ages 8-14 years to learn basic principles of climate change and engage in behaviors that address it. The evaluation will allow Chabot to measure both learning and behavior change in users of the exhibition and website. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $310,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of developing a comprehensive implementation plan to launch the Chabot Climate Change Teacher Workshops in the summer of 2011, which will provide training to teachers on the fundamental concepts of climate change to effectively instruct their 4th-6th grade students across Alameda County. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $850,000 | Jun. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of the development of a cost-effective, replicable model for scaling up the Techbridge program, which provides hands-on activities, role models and worksite visits, family outreach, and teacher training to serve girls across the San Francisco Bay Area. National research, robust assessment, and evaluation will be components of the program design and refinement to develop a scalable and sustainable model for expansion and durability. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $300,000 | Sep. 2009 |
Purpose
This grant to Chabot Space & Science Center will support fabrication and installation of Bill Nye’s Climate Laboratory, an exhibition to increase climate change science literacy and engagement in approximately 175,000 youth, ages 8-14, over two years measured by 1) k knowledge of fundamentals of climate science and impact of human energy use; 2) knowledge of sustainable energy technologies; and 3) actions taken to support sustainable energy and reduce their climate impact. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $561,862 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the Techbridge program partnership with the Girl Scouts of Northern California to develop, implement and scale up a two-year, out-of-school curriculum delivery pilot program ("Girls Go Techbridge") in the 10-county Bay Area region, resulting in 1) increased confidence, skills, and interest in science in 2,000-2,500 Bay Area middle school girls; and 2) an expansion of the pilot program to 3 additional Girl Scouts regional councils by the conclusion of this grant period. | | Marine Mammal Center
Catalytic Initiatives for Marine Mammal Survival | $450,000 | May 2004 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $450,000 | May 2004 |
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The Marine Mammal Center used this grant to increase its capacity for marine mammal research. | | Exploratorium
Program and Transition Costs | $10,000,000 | May 2004 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
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The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | | California Academy of Sciences
Campaign for the New Academy | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2003 |
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The California Academy of Sciences used this to temporarily relocate the Steinhart Aquarium, including some 5,400 aquatic species, while the renovation of its Golden Gate Park facilities is underway. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 9 mo. | $80,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the development and implementation of a collaborative San Francisco Bay Area Informal Science Learning Community focused on design, research and evaluation of rich science learning experiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 18 mo. | $163,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the design, implementation and evaluation of a scientific research internship pilot program for San Francisco Bay Area teenage youth to conduct authentic research and be mentored by Academy scientists and their research teams. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 26 mo. | $573,470 | Jul. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports the development of the Academy’s Teen Initiative, including the Teen Docent Program, Science in Action Youth Program, and Student Science Fellows Program. The Teen Initiative will serve as an overarching program strategy to engage teens more effectively in the Bay Area. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 10 mo. | $471,453 | Jun. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant to California Academy of Sciences will support a long-term collaborative relationship between the Academy and Exploratorium, as they jointly pilot the "San Francisco Teen Science Collaborative," leveraging two existing young adult science learning pathways: the Academy’s Careers in Science Intern Program and the Exploratorium’s XTech Program. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $450,000 | Jul. 2010 |
Purpose
In support of a two-year teacher professional development and training program of two annual cohorts of 30 teachers each, to increase science and sustainability literacy in grades 3-5 across the San Francisco Unified School District. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,500,000 | Nov. 2007 |
Purpose
This grant to the California Academy of Sciences supports an innovative, multigenerational "Science in Action" exhibit and program utilizing collaborative, interactive and multimedia strategies to increase public interest in and understanding of contemporary and everyday science issues leading to greater scientific awareness and literacy. | | Bay Area Discovery Museum
Discovery Cove and the Research Vessel | $1,177,000 | Oct. 2002 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 30 mo. | $1,177,000 | Oct. 2002 |
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Purpose
The Bay Area Discovery Museum used this grant to design, create, and evaluate new components for its My Place by the Bay project. | | Exploratorium
30th Anniversary Capital Campaign | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 | | | | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $5,000,000 | Aug. 2001 |
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Purpose
The Exploratorium received this challenge grant for programming and the transfer of its facilities. Outcomes include expanded funding as part of the 30th Anniversary Capital Campaign. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 15 mo. | $473,000 | Nov. 2012 |
Purpose
In support of the expansion of Exploratorium’s high-quality, science-rich "tinkering" activities and programming to elementary-aged children participating in community-based out-of-school time programs. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $1,794,261 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of innovative ocean systems exhibits for the new Observatory and Life Sciences galleries at the Exploratorium, as well as complementary new public programs to raise awareness of oceans and bay science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 12 mo. | $300,000 | Nov. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant supports the development of prototype social media applications designed to support public engagement with science. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 27 mo. | $1,780,100 | Aug. 2011 |
Purpose
This grant will support the design and development of the Tinkering Studio, a new public learning environment to be launched in spring 2013. Funding will be used for the design of the learning environment and six new activity sets, creation of training and staffing plans for Tinkering Studio facilitators, and the development of an evaluation and research design to document the ways in which the Tinkering Studio supports science learning for different audiences. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 33 mo. | $1,643,006 | Oct. 2008 |
Purpose
For the development of an innovative teacher professional development program ("BaySci Professional Development Program") to strengthen the implementation of inquiry-based elementary science instruction in the Bay Area. Funding will support a two-year pilot program to provide on-going and targeted professional development for teachers through a collaborative partnership with up to two select Bay Area districts, demonstrating its effectiveness through improved teacher confidence and preparedness to teach science, improved quality and quantity of classroom science instruction, and increased student interest, engagement and positive attitudes for science in the pilot districts. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 36 mo. | $618,204 | Nov. 2006 |
Purpose
This grant to the Exploratorium supports the development and display of an innovative new method of teaching spatial and geometric concepts involving "immersive" geometric exhibits and educational curriculum. Results from the grant will be to increase the mathematical and spatial reasoning skills in over 16,000 Bay Area students and will be measured by changes in students’ math and spatial reasoning skills using comparative qualitative and quantitative research tools. | Term | Amount | Date Approved | | 48 mo. | $10,000,000 | May 2004 |
Purpose
The Exploratorium is using this challenge grant to support programming and the transfer of its facilities to Piers 15-17 in San Francisco. Outcomes include transition and program costs associated with the anticipated move. |
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