Program Sponsors

Motorola Foundation Siemens NYSERDA Life Technologies Foundation

Formed in 1953, the Motorola Foundation has had a profound impact on thousands of lives around the world. Today, the company’s philanthropic arm focuses its funding on education, especially programs that support math and science teacher-training programs and charitable organizations that excite young people about these subjects.

For 161 years, Siemens has been synonymous with technological innovation and global business reach. Our wide array of products and services help our customers in industry, energy and healthcare to meet their challenges and stay competitive. Sustainable, profitable business is our priority because it enables us to create value for all our stakeholders: shareholders, customers, employees and the 190 countries in which we operate. Siemens is a leader in “green technologies,” with about a quarter of our revenue coming from products and services that make a major contribution to environmental protection.

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority.  NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Subsequent research and development projects focused on topics including environmental effects of energy consumption, development of renewable resources, and advancement of innovative technologies.

The Life Technologies Foundation is dedicated to recognizing the power of each scientist's contribution to improving the human condition. By teaming with researchers across countries and cultures, we strive to demystify the world of life science, empower today's children to become tomorrow's scientific leaders, and deepen society's appreciation of science and its profound impact on our lives.