Science, Society & Culture: About

Science is part of culture. We provide opportunities for people to forge a connection to science, whether for the first time or a lifetime.

What We Do

We support programs that reflect our belief in the beauty of the scientific process, the power of innovation, and the transformative power of asking “why?” Through strategic grantmaking, storytelling, national initiatives and more, we create onramps to relationships with science.

Guiding Principles

1.

Inspiration
Inspiring awe and wonder to ignite a love of science that burns for a lifetime

2.

Connection
Creating onramps to help everyone establish a lasting relationship with science

3.

Belonging
Building a bigger tent where people from all backgrounds and perspectives are welcome

Staff

We’re a small but mighty team of dedicated science enthusiasts.

Kayla Y Lim

Program Coordinator, Science, Society & Culture

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Karsen McCord

Program Coordinator, Science, Society & Culture

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Ivvet Modinou

Senior Vice President, Science, Society & Culture

Elizabeth Simolke

Senior Program Manager, Science, Society & Culture

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Rachel Stram

Administrative Specialist, Science, Society & Culture

John Tracey

Senior Director, Science, Society & Culture

Kelsa Trom

Senior Program Manager, Science, Society & Culture

Omar Vera

Program Manager, Science, Society & Culture

Craig Wesley

Craig Wesley

Senior Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Rhea Elcock

Evaluation and Impact Manager, STEM Pathways

Advisory Board

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Marilyn H. Simons

Co-Founder and Trustee, Simons Foundation

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Anne Holmes

Science, Society & Culture Advisory Board Member

Imran Khan

Science, Society & Culture Advisory Board Member

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Jad Abumrad

Science, Society & Culture Advisory Board Member

Rajul Pandya

Science, Society & Culture Advisory Board Member

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Robbert Dijkgraaf

Science, Society & Culture Advisory Board Member

Contact Us

Simons Foundation, 160 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York

Science, Society & Culture
[email protected]
Phone: 646.654.0066

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