Carnegie Science has been at the forefront of transformative discovery for over a century, unlocking the secrets of genomes, ecosystems, planets, and the cosmos. But even the boldest science needs champions.
The Carnegie Champions program invites supporters to join a community of visionary philanthropists who fuel this vital work. Champions help sustain independent, high-risk research, nurture the next generation of scientific leaders, and advance knowledge that benefits humanity. Champions gain unique opportunities to engage with our scientists, leadership, and discoveries in meaningful, personal ways. The Carnegie Champions program offers meaningful opportunities to engage, connect, and make a difference, with membership levels designed to match your passion and impact.
Carnegie Champions
Honoring The Carnegie—a scientific research vessel constructed almost entirely of non-magnetic materials, which enabled scientists to take sensitive magnetic surveys. Between 1908 and 1929, The Carnegie vessel sailed more than 500,000 kilometers of Earth’s oceans.
Honoring Edwin Hubble, who discovered the Andromeda galaxy and proved that a vast universe exists beyond our own Milky Way.
Honoring Vera Rubin, whose work confirmed the existence of dark matter, transforming our understanding of the physics that underpins the universe.
Honoring Vannevar Bush, former Carnegie Science president (1939-1955), whose Science: The Endless Frontier report laid the foundation for modern government-funded research, leading to the creation of the National Science Foundation.
Honoring Barbara McClintock, whose discovery of “jumping genes” revolutionized our understanding of genetics, revealing how genetic elements move within the genome and drive evolution.
Inspired to make an impact? To learn more about becoming a Carnegie Champions council member, contact a member of our Development team at giving@carnegiescience.edu.
