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Perspective: A commitment to continuous learning
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Commentary on the path to becoming a learning organization by Harvey V. Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
“For any organization that strives to make a positive impact on the world, measurement and evaluation are crucial tools to improve performance over time. These tools allow us to test our assumptions, challenge our thinking and, as necessary, adjust our course in pursuit of our objectives.”
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GRANTEE NAME: Green Fire Productions
PROGRAM AREA: Environmental Conservation
FIRST GRANT: 2011
TOTAL NUMBER OF GRANTS: 4
CUMULATIVE GRANT AMOUNT: $2,635,137
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Each month on moore.org, we shine a spotlight on one of the organizations we get to work with every day. This month, learn more about Green Fire Productions and their work on Ocean Frontiers.
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Dinosaurs: Not a roar, but a coo
Dinosaurs are often depicted in movies roaring ferociously, but it is likely that some dinosaurs mumbled or cooed with closed mouths, according to a study by Moore Foundation grantees published online in the journal Evolution. The research examines the evolution of a specialized way birds emit sound—closed-mouth vocalization.
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Identidad Madidi identifies 1,000 bird species
The Wildlife Conservation Society reports that Identidad Madidi, the groundbreaking Bolivian scientific expedition, has confirmed 1,000 bird species in Madidi National Park. The park is one of the world’s most biodiverse, and a mecca of bird life. The the dusky-tailed Flatbill (Ramphotrigon fuscicauda) is the 1,000th bird species recorded in the area.
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Getting the best care from nurses
Flowers, candy and thank-you notes can be an effective way to cultivate a relationship—but do they work with nurses? In her Wall Street Journal article, reporter Laura Landro highlights the foundation’s work and explores the relationship between nurses and family members and how communicating with each other is the essential ingredient in providing care for a loved one.
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California redwoods and carbon storage
Researchers at Humboldt State and the University of Washington have measured how much carbon our ancient redwoods and other tall tree species absorb and store. Working together with Save the Redwoods League and scientists at UC Berkeley, they found that "redwoods are best at storing carbon" among the species of trees that grow to towering heights of 300 feet or more.
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Beyond the Lab: Lisa Micheli, Ph.D.
Lisa Micheli, Ph.D., is the president and CEO of the Pepperwood Foundation, which aims to advance science-based conservation through the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. In a “Beyond the Lab” interview, she discusses her role as a conduit between local landowners and researchers addressing the relationships between climate, water and life in the ecosystems of California.
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Success in Philanthropy: Earthquake readiness
Early investment in potentially risky scientific endeavors happens to be a sweet spot for philanthropy. Harvey V. Fineberg, M.D., Ph.D., president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, describes work to develop a West Coast earthquake early warning system, illustrating how foundations can serve as society’s venture capital, investing in early stage research, incubating technologies, and paving the way for public investment in proven, life-saving infrastructure.
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