American Museum of Natural History
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For general support in recognition of its 150th anniversary
Date
Sep. 10, 2020
Duration
12 months
Description
Founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History is one of the world’s most renowned natural history museums, with a mission “to discover, interpret, and disseminate—through scientific research and education—knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted their 150thanniversary plans and the Museum remains closed, a committed team at the Museumwill use this time to reimagine a future museum that will address current and future needs of the staff, communities, and audiences. A Corporation grant will help ensure that the Museum continues to fulfill its dual scientific and educational mission and provide extensive services to the children, families, and schools during this extraordinarily difficult time. In addition, the Museum’s scientific research continues remotelyand will leverage its data science infrastructure to help study and understand the evolution and spread of COVID-19.
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In support of training workshops at the University of Kinshasa
Date
Jun. 01, 2017
Duration
18 months
Description
Founded in 1869, the American Museum of Natural History pursues a mission “to discover, interpret, and disseminate—through scientific research and education—knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe.” With Carnegie Corporation support, the Museum will provide scientific training in evolutionary biology through a three-day workshop led by Dr. Melanie L. J. Stiassny, Axelrod Research Curator of Ichthyology. Students from the United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s University of Kinshasa and the Republic of Congo’s, Brazzaville, University of Marien Ngouabi will participate in the workshop encompassing molecular ecology and biodiversity studies as well as building strong practices in scientific communication and networking. Supporting higher education for women in Sub-Saharan, a region in which Carnegie Corporation has continued involvement, aligns with our core mission toward the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding.
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For a professional development program for teachers to support implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards
Date
Sep. 08, 2016
Duration
17 months
Description
In October 2013, the Corporation awarded the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) a grant to help professional development providers working with teachers to adapt existing science curriculum and classroom assessments to better align with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), by designing teaching tools and a professional development process to learn how to use them. As part of that project, AMNH successfully developed, piloted, and field tested “Five Tools and Processes,” a professional development curriculum designed to support teachers in implementing the NGSS in the classroom and now available online. This grant provides support for a follow-on project that looks at whether the intensive professional development experience using these tools and processes increases teachers’ understanding of the NGSS and supports them in creating effective lessons and classroom assessments.
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As a one-time only grant for support of its K-12 education and enrichment programming to students in the New York metropolitan area
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
12 months
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For a convening of science museums
Date
Sep. 17, 2015
Duration
6 months
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For moving Next Generation Science Standards into practice
Date
Sep. 12, 2013
Duration
31 months
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Toward a conference on science education
Date
Mar. 06, 2008
Duration
6 months
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For the development and piloting of a new partnership design to merge the assets of science institutions and urban schools to improve student achievement
Date
Jun. 12, 2008
Duration
15 months
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Toward an exhibition on the life and work of Charles Darwin
Date
Sep. 29, 2005
Duration
12 months