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At the #AAS247 Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture, Dr. Daniella “Dani” Mendoza DellaGiustina of the University of Arizona shared new insights from OSIRIS-REx, including what Bennu’s samples are revealing about the early Solar System.
A great start to the meeting!
#KavliAstro #NASA #OSIRISREx #Bennu
A great start to the meeting!
#KavliAstro #NASA #OSIRISREx #Bennu
January 5, 2026 at 6:23 PM
At the #AAS247 Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture, Dr. Daniella “Dani” Mendoza DellaGiustina of the University of Arizona shared new insights from OSIRIS-REx, including what Bennu’s samples are revealing about the early Solar System.
A great start to the meeting!
#KavliAstro #NASA #OSIRISREx #Bennu
A great start to the meeting!
#KavliAstro #NASA #OSIRISREx #Bennu
Earlier this year, the science community was invited to nominate scientists whose basic research transformed science. The next prize, which awards $1 million in three fields will be announced on June 10, 2026.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q1s1Xh
#2025YearInReview #TheKavliPrize
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q1s1Xh
#2025YearInReview #TheKavliPrize
December 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Earlier this year, the science community was invited to nominate scientists whose basic research transformed science. The next prize, which awards $1 million in three fields will be announced on June 10, 2026.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q1s1Xh
#2025YearInReview #TheKavliPrize
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q1s1Xh
#2025YearInReview #TheKavliPrize
Meet the members of the 2026 Kavli Prize Selection Committees in Astrophysics, Nanoscience, and Neuroscience.
These renowned scientists play an important role of selecting basic research breakthroughs that push the boundaries of frontier science.
https://bit.ly/44ofQM3
#2025YearInReview
These renowned scientists play an important role of selecting basic research breakthroughs that push the boundaries of frontier science.
https://bit.ly/44ofQM3
#2025YearInReview
December 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Meet the members of the 2026 Kavli Prize Selection Committees in Astrophysics, Nanoscience, and Neuroscience.
These renowned scientists play an important role of selecting basic research breakthroughs that push the boundaries of frontier science.
https://bit.ly/44ofQM3
#2025YearInReview
These renowned scientists play an important role of selecting basic research breakthroughs that push the boundaries of frontier science.
https://bit.ly/44ofQM3
#2025YearInReview
Applications to host a Civic Science Fellow will close on Monday (December 15).
If you are interested in hosting a fellow, apply now to become a host partner institution for the 2026-2027 cohort: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
@danafoundation.bsky.social
If you are interested in hosting a fellow, apply now to become a host partner institution for the 2026-2027 cohort: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
@danafoundation.bsky.social
December 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Applications to host a Civic Science Fellow will close on Monday (December 15).
If you are interested in hosting a fellow, apply now to become a host partner institution for the 2026-2027 cohort: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
@danafoundation.bsky.social
If you are interested in hosting a fellow, apply now to become a host partner institution for the 2026-2027 cohort: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
@danafoundation.bsky.social
Narayan Sankaran, a former Civic Science Fellow hosted at the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public at UC Berkeley, works to grapple with ethical dilemmas by learning from members of society.
Learn more: bit.ly/49LZd0f
Apply to become a host partner institution by 12/15: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Learn more: bit.ly/49LZd0f
Apply to become a host partner institution by 12/15: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
December 3, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Narayan Sankaran, a former Civic Science Fellow hosted at the Kavli Center for Ethics, Science, and the Public at UC Berkeley, works to grapple with ethical dilemmas by learning from members of society.
Learn more: bit.ly/49LZd0f
Apply to become a host partner institution by 12/15: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Learn more: bit.ly/49LZd0f
Apply to become a host partner institution by 12/15: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
We’re proud to celebrate Nick Spitzer as the incoming President of SfN!
Dr. Spitzer, former founding co-director of the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind & professor of neurobiology at UCSD, has made significant contributions to our understanding of brain plasticity. Congrats!
#KavliNeuro #SfN25
Dr. Spitzer, former founding co-director of the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind & professor of neurobiology at UCSD, has made significant contributions to our understanding of brain plasticity. Congrats!
#KavliNeuro #SfN25
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
We’re proud to celebrate Nick Spitzer as the incoming President of SfN!
Dr. Spitzer, former founding co-director of the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind & professor of neurobiology at UCSD, has made significant contributions to our understanding of brain plasticity. Congrats!
#KavliNeuro #SfN25
Dr. Spitzer, former founding co-director of the Kavli Institute for Brain and Mind & professor of neurobiology at UCSD, has made significant contributions to our understanding of brain plasticity. Congrats!
#KavliNeuro #SfN25
“The first images are spectacular, and it’s mind-blowing to think about what we’ll be able to do with this survey.” -Risa Wechsler, KIPAC Director
This fall, the Rubin Observatory begins its decade-long #LSST sky survey, built on two decades of work at KIPAC: https://bit.ly/48eksFt
#KavliAstro
This fall, the Rubin Observatory begins its decade-long #LSST sky survey, built on two decades of work at KIPAC: https://bit.ly/48eksFt
#KavliAstro
November 29, 2025 at 12:17 AM
“The first images are spectacular, and it’s mind-blowing to think about what we’ll be able to do with this survey.” -Risa Wechsler, KIPAC Director
This fall, the Rubin Observatory begins its decade-long #LSST sky survey, built on two decades of work at KIPAC: https://bit.ly/48eksFt
#KavliAstro
This fall, the Rubin Observatory begins its decade-long #LSST sky survey, built on two decades of work at KIPAC: https://bit.ly/48eksFt
#KavliAstro
Congratulations to Dr. Christian Aganze, @kipac.bsky.social postdoctoral fellow and researcher involved with the Via Project, for receiving Honorable Mention for the 2025 Joseph A. Johnson Award for Excellence from the National Society of Black Physicists. #KavliAstro
🔗 bit.ly/48gnych
🔗 bit.ly/48gnych
November 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Christian Aganze, @kipac.bsky.social postdoctoral fellow and researcher involved with the Via Project, for receiving Honorable Mention for the 2025 Joseph A. Johnson Award for Excellence from the National Society of Black Physicists. #KavliAstro
🔗 bit.ly/48gnych
🔗 bit.ly/48gnych
Thrilled to share a new feature on Prof. Dame Carol Robinson in the Civic Science Funders Collaborative series. She highlights early engagement, support for diverse career paths, and investment in basic science.
🔗: bit.ly/3K2mjoT
“The earlier you start the conversation, the better…”
🔗: bit.ly/3K2mjoT
“The earlier you start the conversation, the better…”
November 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Thrilled to share a new feature on Prof. Dame Carol Robinson in the Civic Science Funders Collaborative series. She highlights early engagement, support for diverse career paths, and investment in basic science.
🔗: bit.ly/3K2mjoT
“The earlier you start the conversation, the better…”
🔗: bit.ly/3K2mjoT
“The earlier you start the conversation, the better…”
Join us for a showcase of tools and technologies generated through the BRAIN Initiative – visit us on Sunday, 11/16 from 7-9:30pm at the Hilton (Sapphire Ballroom)
#studyBRAIN #SfN25
#studyBRAIN #SfN25
November 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Join us for a showcase of tools and technologies generated through the BRAIN Initiative – visit us on Sunday, 11/16 from 7-9:30pm at the Hilton (Sapphire Ballroom)
#studyBRAIN #SfN25
#studyBRAIN #SfN25
Will you be at #SfN25? Don’t miss these lectures:
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
November 14, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Will you be at #SfN25? Don’t miss these lectures:
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
📍Sun 11/16 3pm: The Neural Code of Speech (Edward Chang, KIFN)
📍Mon 11/17 10:30am: Motor Cortex Circuits for Learned Movements (Takaki Komiyama, KIBM)
📍Tue 11/18 5:30pm: Neuronal Aging & Cognitive Decline (Rusty Gage, KIBM)
#KavliNeuro
A special collaboration can change how we see the universe.
In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible.
Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i2slSX
In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible.
Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i2slSX
November 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
A special collaboration can change how we see the universe.
In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible.
Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i2slSX
In 2003, we joined Stanford & SLAC National Lab to launch KIPAC, helping make the Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s #LSST possible.
Now, LSST is about to map billions of galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i2slSX
We are honored to sponsor the 7th Annual Japan SciCom Forum (JSF), which is taking place November 11-13 in Tokyo, Japan. JSF is a global gathering focused on advancing science communication and public engagement while highlighting the connection between science research and society.
November 11, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We are honored to sponsor the 7th Annual Japan SciCom Forum (JSF), which is taking place November 11-13 in Tokyo, Japan. JSF is a global gathering focused on advancing science communication and public engagement while highlighting the connection between science research and society.
What does a Civic Science Fellow do?
As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities.
Apply to be a host institution: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities.
Apply to be a host institution: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
November 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
What does a Civic Science Fellow do?
As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities.
Apply to be a host institution: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
As a computer scientist, Dr. Christine Custis explored the ethics of AI & tech at the Institute for Advanced Study, examining how these tools affect marginalized communities.
Apply to be a host institution: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Our President & CEO Cynthia Friend opened the final Kavli Carnegie Capitol Science evening, “Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection,” featuring 2024 Kavli Laureate Nancy Kanwisher (Prof at MIT).
bit.ly/4oPRSkD
@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
bit.ly/4oPRSkD
@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Our President & CEO Cynthia Friend opened the final Kavli Carnegie Capitol Science evening, “Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection,” featuring 2024 Kavli Laureate Nancy Kanwisher (Prof at MIT).
bit.ly/4oPRSkD
@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
bit.ly/4oPRSkD
@carnegiescience.bsky.social @nancykanwisher.bsky.social
Why apply to host Civic Science Fellow?
Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced.
Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced.
Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
October 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Why apply to host Civic Science Fellow?
Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced.
Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Civic Science Fellows connect science, communities, and policy to spark cultural shifts in how science is practiced.
Funding is available for 18-month projects - apply today https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ
We hope to see you at the 2025 SfN for the BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social: Toolmakers Showcase!
Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT
Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA
Register at https://bit.ly/47dPJcn
Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT
Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA
Register at https://bit.ly/47dPJcn
October 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
We hope to see you at the 2025 SfN for the BRAIN Initiative Alliance Social: Toolmakers Showcase!
Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT
Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA
Register at https://bit.ly/47dPJcn
Nov 16, 2025 | 7:00–9:30 PM PT
Hilton Bayfront Sapphire Ballrooms IJMN, San Diego, CA
Register at https://bit.ly/47dPJcn
Apply to host a Civic Science Fellow!
Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future.
Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future.
Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
October 22, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Apply to host a Civic Science Fellow!
Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future.
Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Civic science connects people across different expertise and experiences to strengthen science, communities, and decision-making as interdependent elements of a thriving future.
Learn more + apply for funding to host a Civic Science Fellow: bit.ly/47gHtXJ
Join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8pm ET for an exciting conversation between Kavli Prize Laureate Nancy Kanwisher.
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Join us on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30-8pm ET for an exciting conversation between Kavli Prize Laureate Nancy Kanwisher.
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
The evening's conversation is "Face Value: How the Brain Shapes Human Connection."
Register to join on 10/29: bit.ly/3VRv33B
Honored to join global leaders at the 22nd STS Forum in Kyoto -to discuss how science & tech can shape the next century.
As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all.
Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS
#STSforum
As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all.
Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS
#STSforum
October 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Honored to join global leaders at the 22nd STS Forum in Kyoto -to discuss how science & tech can shape the next century.
As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all.
Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS
#STSforum
As a foundation advancing science for humanity, we're proud to be part of this vital dialogue on building a better future for all.
Learn more: bit.ly/3WnSIIS
#STSforum
At last week's Science Summit at the UN General Assembly, @narayansankaran.bsky.social asked, "What if neuroscience began by listening to the people it aims to serve?"
Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za
Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za
October 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
At last week's Science Summit at the UN General Assembly, @narayansankaran.bsky.social asked, "What if neuroscience began by listening to the people it aims to serve?"
Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za
Learn more about what he shared - with implications between science and society that will shape the future: bit.ly/4pPK6Za
Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25.
If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN
If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN
September 30, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25.
If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN
If you have a tool or technology ready to share with the #neuroscience community, apply to be a featured toolmaker by this Friday: bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN
Many key cell structures are too thick for standard cryo-EM.
Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles.
bit.ly/4mJPWJ1
#KavliNano #CryoEM
Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles.
bit.ly/4mJPWJ1
#KavliNano #CryoEM
September 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Many key cell structures are too thick for standard cryo-EM.
Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles.
bit.ly/4mJPWJ1
#KavliNano #CryoEM
Now in Nature Methods: Kavli-trained nanoscientist Yue Yu & colleagues describe a technique that boosts contrast 5x in thick biological samples, sharpening views of proteins, viruses & organelles.
bit.ly/4mJPWJ1
#KavliNano #CryoEM
Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25. If you have a tool/tech to share with the #neuroscience community, apply by Friday: http://bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
September 29, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Calling all BRAIN tool, tech, and theory developers! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25. If you have a tool/tech to share with the #neuroscience community, apply by Friday: http://bit.ly/3W4GeWv
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
Save the Date! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25 on Sunday, November 16 from 7-9:30pm.
We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
September 26, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Save the Date! The BRAIN Initiative Alliance is hosting the BIA Toolmakers Showcase at #SfN25 on Sunday, November 16 from 7-9:30pm.
We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org
We hope to see you there: bit.ly/46HcPXu
#studyBRAIN | @sfn.org