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Be part of transforming academia for the 21st century! 

Help us explore complex problems at the intersection of science and society through innovative interdisciplinary and collaborative methods. 

Whether it is understanding the ethical implications of artificial intelligence or the politics of climate change, we believe that the world’s most pressing and complex challenges exist at the intersection of science and society.

The Challenge

Conventional academic structures separate the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, while often excluding expertise from the broader community. This siloed approach makes it difficult to “think outside the box” and reach beyond one field to find new multifaceted solutions. 

Our Solution

We build bridges across disciplines and help remove the barriers to interdisciplinary and collaborative work through programming, funding opportunities, and community building. 

What Makes Us Different

• Incubate and provide funding for innovative interdisciplinary and high-risk problem-based research that traditional academic settings are reluctant to fund.
• Engage and provide funding for undergraduate and graduate student-led research projects, experiential learning activities, and workshops. Such funding for student initiatives is rare at universities.
• Reimagine the research process by encouraging deeply collaborative and equitable partnerships between community members and researchers. 

What Your Help Provides

Your gift will help foster collaboration, curiosity, and creative thinking. Previous gifts have supported: 

• Grants
• early-career scholar positions
• Public outreach events

Donate now to support the Center and our interdisciplinary research, teaching, and grant-making. If you would like to allocate your gift to a specific activity, event, or grant program, please indicate this in the "notes” section in Step 3 of the donation page.