The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation makes grants primarily to support original research and education related to science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and economics. The Foundation believes that these fields—and the scholars and practitioners who work in them—are chief drivers of the nation's health and prosperity. The Foundation also believes that a reasoned, systematic understanding of the forces of nature and society, when applied inventively and wisely, can lead to a better world for all.

The mission of MIT is to advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology, and other areas of scholarship that will best serve the nation and the world in the 21st century. The MIT School of Science is the global leader in conducting basic research at the scientific frontier.

“We must protect and nurture basic scientific research. It leads to new discoveries that make a better world.”
-Dr. Michael Sipser, Dean, MIT School of Science

The mission of the Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival (JRMF) is to inspire joy in mathematics through collaboration, exploration, and discovery. To this end, the JRMF engages students and educators through festive events—both in person and online—and makes concerted efforts to reach and support underserved and underrepresented populations. Moreover, the JRMF takes pride in the quality, accessibility, and richness of its educational materials.

The Institut des Hautes Études Scientifiques (IHES) is an advanced research institute in mathematics, theoretical physics and all related sciences. The Institute offers exceptional scientists a place where they can devote entirely to their research, without any obligation of teaching or administrative tasks.

"A total freedom of research for outstanding researchers."

John Jay College of Criminal Justice is a community of motivated and intellectually committed individuals who explore justice in its many dimensions. The College’s liberal arts curriculum equips students to pursue advanced study and meaningful, rewarding careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

The Latina Researchers Network was founded in 2012 in response to the underrepresentation of historically disadvantaged populations with advanced degrees. The Network was established to create a multidisciplinary and vibrant supportive community that can ensure the next generation of investigators has access to role models, allies and networking opportunities to succeed in academia and research activities.

Founded as Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, LMCC serves, connects, and makes space for artists and community. Since 1973, LMCC has been the quiet champion for independent artists in New York City and the cultural life force of Lower Manhattan.

Our mission is to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.

The mission of The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science is to expand knowledge and advance technology through research, while educating students to become leaders and innovators informed by an engineering foundation. Enriched with the intellectual resources of a global university in the City of New York, we push disciplinary frontiers, confront complex issues, and engineer innovative solutions to address the grand challenges of our time.

Our Mission: To foster and nurture girls' interest in mathematics and empower them to be able to tackle any field no matter the level of mathematical sophistication.

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS), founded in 1971, is the leading organization that advocates on behalf of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to achieve business growth, social change, and innovation. We are dedicated to driving excellence in STEM by achieving equity and full participation of women in all disciplines and across all employment sectors.

The Graduate Center, CUNY is a leader in public graduate education devoted to enhancing the public good through pioneering research, serious learning, and reasoned debate.

For over 35 years, in conjunction with the Kenneth Cole Foundation, we have sought to make a meaningful impact in our community and our business with a focus on Public Health and Civil Liberties.

The MIT Press is one of the largest and most distinguished university presses in the world and a leading publisher of books and journals at the intersection of science, technology, art, social science, and design.

GSTEM is an NYU summer program for talented high school students with a high aptitude in STEM and who want to learn in an inclusive, supportive environment. Our program strives to break down barriers and empower those who have been historically underrepresented in STEM – especially girls and other minorities.

Graduate Women at MIT (gwaMIT) is an institute-wide, student-led group founded in 2009. Their mission is to promote the personal and professional development of MIT’s graduate women.

The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) is dedicated to supporting and strengthening New York City's vibrant cultural life. Among our primary missions is to ensure adequate public funding for non-profit cultural organizations, both large and small, throughout the five boroughs.

The New York State Council on the Arts is dedicated to preserving and expanding the rich and diverse cultural resources that are and will become the heritage of New York’s citizens.