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HHMI Announces $65 Million in Grants for Research Universities
April 16, 2013
HHMI has invited 203 research universities to apply for new science education grants aimed at helping improve persistence of students studying STEM disciplines and reinvigorating introductory science courses. Moresmall arrow

HHMI Initiative Will Help Train New Generation of Science and Math Teachers
March 18, 2013
At a briefing at the White House, HHMI announces $22.5 million, five-year grant to help major research universities train a new generation of science and mathematics teachers. Moresmall arrow

HHMI Puts Top Scientists in the Classroom
March 14, 2013
Up to 15 new HHMI professors will receive $1 million over five years to create activities that integrate their research with student learning to enhance undergraduates' understanding of science. Moresmall arrow

HHMI Awards Nine Gilliam Fellowships to Expand Diversity in the Sciences
March 07, 2013
The Howard Hughes Medical Institute has selected nine highly talented college students to receive the 2013 Gilliam Fellowships for Advanced Study. The awards provide full support to outstanding students in their pursuit of doctoral degrees in the life sciences. Moresmall arrow

HHMI Debuts EarthViewer App for iPad
January 31, 2013
EarthViewer, a free, interactive app designed for the iPad, lets users explore the Earth's history with the touch of a finger by scrolling through 4.5 billion years of geological evolution. Moresmall arrow

HHMI Premieres New Film Showcasing One of Science's Greatest Detective Stories
October 31, 2012
Sean Carroll introduces "The Day the Mesozoic Died" at national teachers conference. Moresmall arrow

Long-Term Partnership Between HHMI and NIBIB Boosts Biomedical Interdisciplinary Graduate Training
September 12, 2012
HHMI awards three two-year grants to aid in developing the next generation of interdisciplinary scientists, in collaboration with the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. Moresmall arrow

HHMI Awards 50 International Predoctoral Fellowships
July 25, 2012
HHMI has awarded more than $2 million in fellowships to 50 promising graduate students from 19 countries. Moresmall arrow

47 Colleges to Participate in $50 Million Science Education Initiative
May 24, 2012
Funds will enable schools to work together to create more engaging science classes, bring real-world research experiences to students, and increase the diversity of students who study science. Moresmall arrow

HHMI Debuts “The Making of the Fittest” Short Films
October 12, 2011
In a red carpet event for 600 biology teachers, HHMI will unveil three short science films that use vivid storytelling to teach the vital concepts of adaptation and natural selection. The films, which were created to be used in classrooms, will premiere at the National Association of Biology Teachers annual meeting. Moresmall arrow

   

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