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The Waksman Foundation for Microbiology is a private, charitable organization established in 1951. Its purpose, in the broadest sense, is to promote the science of microbiology wherever and whenever possible. In the last twenty years, the Foundation has focused primarily on the communication and public understanding of science and on improving K-12 science education by training teachers in the hands-on use of microbiology in the classroom. The Foundation supports research and education in the general field of microbiology, including medical disciplines, agricultural and soil microbiology, marine microbiology, and the diverse environmental interactions of microbes. No applications for support are currently being accepted for review. The Foundation is examining alternative approaches to strenghtening public understanding of microbiology. |
