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Burroughs Wellcome Fund

The Burroughs Wellcome Fund supports research and science education, focusing on career development for young scientists and targeted science areas. They have invested in North Carolina's science education, offering grants and programs to enhance student and teacher skills. By partnering with institutions and policymakers, they aim to improve science education statewide.

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Burroughs Wellcome Fund

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  1. Burroughs Wellcome Fund “To advance the biomedical sciences by supporting research and other scientific and educational activities.” Career development of outstanding young scientists [Science Education – pipeline] Development of investigators in targeted areas of science that are undervalued or underfunded

  2. 2010 Grants Paid by Focus Area ($19.95 million-SE $2.2 limited to North Carolina)

  3. Science Education Program FocusBWF has invested over $45 million in science education since 1996 North Carolina Stats • 100 Counties (~49K sq. miles) • 9.38m Population • 115 School Districts • 2,519 Public/Charter Schools • 1.43m Public School Students • 17 Public Universities/NCSSM • 36 Private Univ./Colleges • 33+ Science museums

  4. Science Education Targeted Areas Informal Education Student Science Enrichment Program Formal Education • Career Awards for Science & Mathematics Teachers • Singapore Math New Public Policy and Research NC Institute for Education Policymakers Capacity and Partnership Building Convenings, Workshops, Meetings

  5. Science Education Program Singapore Math Pilot New($1.2 million) Partnership with the North Carolina State Board of Education and DPI Teacher training, curricula materials, and assessment Six-year program involving four elementary schools and one district: • Eastfield Global Magnet (McDowell) • Gallberry Farm Elementary (Cumberland) • Murphey Traditional Academy (Guilford) • North Wilkesboro Elementary (Wilkes) • Bladen Co—Elizabeth Primary and East Arcadia Schools

  6. National Research Council’s Science Framework National Academy Press website- Available w/free download http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13165 Next Generation of Science Education Standards to be released in 2013 Achieve, Inc.

  7. BWF Science Education Program Carr Thompson cthompson@bwfund.org Melanie Scott mscott@bwfund.org Kendra Tucker ktucker@bwfund.org www.bwfund.org

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