Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

John Dabiri, Moore Foundation trustee, was awarded the National Medal of Science at the White House. This tremendous honor recognizes John's extraordinary contributions in science and in service to the public. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Dabiri on this signal honor. 👏

🔥 🌲 "We hear a lot about megafires because of their size, but if we want to protect our homes and communities, we really need to appreciate and prepare for how fast fires move."-- Jennifer Balch, CIRES fellow, associate professor of Geography. Jennifer Balch and a team of researchers recently published a study in Science that detailed how the fastest-growing fires (not just the largest ones) were responsible for a huge share of fire devastation in the Western United States, especially California.    "Fires have gotten faster in the western U.S. in just a couple of decades...We need to focus on what we can do to prepare communities: hardening homes and making robust evacuation plans." 📰 You can also read the The New York Times feature for more: https://lnkd.in/gbW6Dfs4?   The Moore Foundation's Wildfire Resilience Initiative supported this research as part of our goal to understand fires and reduce vulnerability to extreme wildfire. #wildfireresilience #philanthropy #environmentalconservation #sciencefunding

In a recent Physics Today piece, Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigator Joshua Spitz discusses how he is using ancient minerals as “paleo-detectors” to uncover clues about dark matter and neutrinos. 🌌 By analyzing damage tracks left by these elusive particles over billions of years, Spitz and colleagues hope to unlock the mysteries of our universe without needing massive detectors. With cutting-edge imaging and data techniques, they’re ready to dig deep — literally! The Moore Foundation Experimental Physics Investigators Initiative aims to accelerate progress on advancing the frontier of fundamental research in experimental physics by supporting mid-career scientists like Joshua Spitz. Joshua is an Associate Professor, Physics at the University of Michigan. #Moorephysics Theodore Hodapp Catherine Mader Tess L. #sciencephilanthropy #experiemntalphysics #philanthropy #scienceresearch #sciencefunding

📣 After a decade of leadership, Harvey Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., announced his intention to step down as president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation. His decision marks the culmination of ten transformative years, during which the foundation fostered lasting change. During his tenure, the foundation: 🌱 Expanded global conservation efforts. 🔬 Advanced groundbreaking science. 🏞 Preserved the unique character of the Bay Area. 🏥 Strengthened health care through nursing programs and diagnostic excellence. “Harvey has been an outstanding president,” said Kenneth Moore, chair of the board. “His unwavering commitment to excellence, coupled with a visionary mindset, enables him to synthesize complex ideas into a seamless tapestry of insight, transforming challenges into opportunities and inspiring those around him to elevate their own contributions. He will leave the foundation in a strong position for ever greater achievement in the years ahead.” As the foundation prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, we are grateful for Dr. Fineberg’s leadership and look forward to continuing the legacy of impact he enabled. 👏 Please join us in celebrating Harvey’s extraordinary contributions to conservation, science, health care, philanthropy and all he’s done to create lasting change for future generations. #Leadership #Philanthropy #EnvironmentalConservation #Science

Are you passionate about biophysics and curious about the origin of life? Then this is an exciting opportunity to join my group as a Postdoctoral research fellow on a 3 year project funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation in collaboration with Prof Thomas Richards University of Oxford and Dr Juliano Morimoto University of Aberdeen https://lnkd.in/etNWxbZ3

Illegal gold mining is one of the fastest-growing threats to the Amazon. It impacts forests, rivers, as well as the health and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples and local communities. Moore Foundation’s partnership with Amazon Conservation focuses on improving real-time monitoring of illegal gold mining in the Amazon and mechanisms to use this information for better enforcement. Maria Franco Chuaire #environmentalconservation #philanthropy

Our partners at Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) recently released a policy briefing that highlights priorities for biodiversity. The briefing represents key policy priorities and recommendations for Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to operationalize the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. The briefing also helps convention parties understand investor perspectives and guides investors on engaging with policy discussions. View the full briefing: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gJwKXZvA   Discussions on policy and biodiversity frameworks are crucial to understanding responsible food production, a key goal of our Conservation and Markets Initiative. #marketsconservation #sustainability #environmentalconservation #philanthropy

🔥 🛰️ We're excited to see this sneak peek of FireSat satellite coming to life! We look forward to the eventual launch that could transform global wildfire response. #wildfireresilience #philanthropy #conservation

Our partners at FAIRR Initiative recently published a new report on the progress of the Seafood Traceability Engagement's first year. Check out the video below and the full report for an overview of the current traceability policy landscape and actionable recommendations for investors and seafood companies to improve supply chain transparency. ⤵️   🐟 📊 Seafood traceability is a key focus of our Conservation and Markets Initiative. #environmentalconservation #sustainableseafood #philanthropy

We're thrilled to announce our 2024 Community Fund recipients! This year's focus is dedicated to empowering foster youth in our local communities. Foster youth in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties experience a unique set of challenges. From maneuvering through the foster care system to learning skills needed for independence, they benefit immensely from targeted support services. These incredible local nonprofits are making a real difference in the lives of young people navigating the foster care system. 2024 Community Fund recipients include: ⭐ AACI (Asian Americans for Community Involvement) ⭐ Bill Wilson Center ⭐ Cake4Kids ⭐ CASA of San Mateo County ⭐ Child Advocates of Silicon Valley ⭐ El Centro De Libertad ⭐ First Place for Youth ⭐ Fostering Promise ⭐ FREE AT LAST COMMUNITY RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION SERVICES ⭐ HELP ONE CHILD ⭐ New Hope for Youth ⭐ Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center ⭐ Razing The Bar ⭐ Rebekah Children's Services ⭐ S.T.A.R. Programs ⭐ Kinship , Adoptive, and Foster Parent Association ⭐ Ticket to Dream Foundation ⭐ Unity Care Learn about the 18 organizations and their impactful work ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gCTq7xDx #GivingTuesday #communityfund #siliconvalley #philanthropy #localnonprofits