Don’t rely on chance meetings for scientific discoveries
The Smithsonian Institution would do well to acquire the sluggish photocopier that served the third floor of the University of Pennsylvania’s clinical research building in…
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L’appello ecologista di Wendy Schmidt (Sailing for Ocean Health)
There is nothing quite as stunning as the crisp blue Gulf of Trieste dotted with thousands of trimmed sails, a sight that greets hundreds of…
Forces for good
What screams luxury louder than a superyacht? You would be forgiven for thinking that the industry is all about money, competition and glamorous destinations; and…
Into the blue
Wendy Schmidt loves her job. She speaks with the enthusiasm and knowledge of someone who envisions the most significant discoveries of our lifetime. The philanthropist…
Introducing The Hive
Innovative, forward-thinking ideas for Nantucket are nothing new to Wendy Schmidt, whose latest venture, “The Hive,” will support local farmers and makers to ply their…
How can one person help save the ocean? Compost.
Our oceans are in trouble. What can one person do to save them? Compost. Yes, composting — creating that “black gold” of decomposed food scraps…
MOCA announces a new $100,000 environment and arts prize
The Museum of Contemporary Art today announced the launch of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Environment and Art Prize, an award supporting and celebrating artists…
New gift will help Stanford reimagine Native American studies through a 21st-century Indigenous lens
generous gift from philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt will provide support for the Stanford Native American Studies program in the School of Humanities and Sciences’ Center for Comparative…
NPR gets $5.5 million grant to strengthen local journalism as news deserts spread
Philanthropists Eric and Wendy Schmidt have given NPR a $5.5 million grant to invest in regional newsrooms – an infusion of cash at a time…
Using immersive media to strengthen support for the environment: An interview with Wendy Schmidt
At the intersection of philanthropy and sustainability, Wendy Schmidt stands out for her innovative approach to addressing global challenges. Her work transcends traditional charity, rooted in “systems…