2013 report fo the community
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Academy of Science annual report for board meetingTRANSCRIPT
2013 RepoRt to the Community
For more than 150 years, the Academy of Science – St. Louis has been the driving force behind a scientifically literate citizenry in the St. Louis community.
Founded in 1856 by twelve physicians, a lawyer, an engineer, and a businessman, the organization collected natural history specimens, maintained a library, and published a journal which became an international reference point for the study of the American West.
Today, the Academy remains an independent science organization supported entirely by community contributions. More than 1,000 professional scientists volunteer each year through the Academy to educate and inform the interested public of current and future challenges and discoveries.
S.T.E.M. – Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics
The United States National Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public Policy developed a list of ten actions federal policy makers could take to advance STEM education in the United States to compete successfully in the 21st century. Their top three recommendations were to:
• increase America’s talent pool by improving K-12 science and mathematics education;
• enlarge the pipeline of students prepared to enter college and graduate with STEM degrees;
• strengthen the skills of teachers through additional training in science, math and technology.
Each of the Academy’s outreach initiatives works toward these ends. By sponsoring lectures, events, and student programs, the Academy seeks to lead the community in advancing STEM education.
Your support directly influences the citizens of St. Louis and the next generation by granting unparalleled access to leaders in the STEM fields.
The Academy seeks to advance the public understanding of science and promote interest in the sciences to students and adults through accessible, year-round seminars and educational initiatives.
miSSion StAtement
1856 – Led by Dr. George Engelmann and James B. Eads, The Academy of Science – St. Louis was formed by the key science and education leaders of St. Louis. A state charter was requested and a library and museum was developed. The impressive collection included mounted and preserved specimens of mammals, birds, reptiles and fish from Charles P. Chouteau.
1881 – The Academy Library is the largest of its kind west of the Allegheny Mountains and contains nearly 3,000 books and 8,000 issues of scientific periodicals.
1869 – The Academy museum collections and library grow with the help of the Smithsonian Institution. Transactions, the Academy’s internationally disseminated scientific journal, helps establish St. Louis’ reputation as a center for science.
Chief Executive Officer
ACAdEMY BELiEF StAtement
WE BELIEVE:• The children we engage are the critical thinkers and problem solvers of
the future
• The decisions facing our world require a scientifically-literate citizenry
• The St. Louis region is a brain-trust of researchers, investigators, explorers, and science advocates dedicated to educating the next generation of STEM leaders and advocates
WE KNOW:• That by 8th grade, children have determined if they have a place in science and
technology
• That communicating complex science and technology ideas to the public can be effectively accomplished through stories, accessible outreach, and citizen-science opportunities
• That children learn science inquiry through hands-on, relevant, project-based experiences
• That 87% of middle school students report a better understanding of why it’s important to take math and science after participating in our programming
WE TRUST:• in the power of collaboration and
interdisciplinary ideas and effort
• in the community outreach initiatives of the Academy of Science
• in the value of a uniquely independent and community supported organization, true to its 1856 mission of “promoting the understanding and appreciation of science”
1903 – The William McMillan family donates a building at 3817 Olive Street to house the Academy’s expansive collections and library. Transactions continues to be an internationally respected and distributed scientific journal.
1915 – Membership expands to include teachers, laboratories’ staff and college students.
1917 – The library consisting of 50,000 volumes, is deposited with the St. Louis Public Library for safekeeping.
1923 – A special memorial issue of Transactions is published to honor the outstanding work of Academy member, Dr. Charles Henry Turner, researcher and educator.
SPEAKErS FoR SCienCe
From in-depth lectures to private, behind-the-scenes tours, the Academy offers a wide range of events catering to all ages and backgrounds:
The Academy presents science speakers, tours, and community-wide public seminars to increase awareness and understanding of science and its powerful role in our public and private lives. From photovoltaics to cyber-forensics, Speakers for Science provides fascinating insight into the world of nearly 700 scientists and engineers representing over 100 STEM fields.
And with such diverse speakers and participants, Speakers for Science has forged partnerships with some of the community’s leading STEM-field organizations, including:
Alaska Wilderness League American Association for the Advancement of ScienceAmerican Chemical SocietyArchaeological institute of America Missouri Botanical GardenMissouri Conservation Heritage Foundation Missouri department of Conservationmissouri history museum
Novus international oASiS St. LouisSaint Louis Science CenterSaint Louis university Saint Louis ZooSigma-AldrichThe Explorers Club, St. LouisThe Explorers Club, New YorkUniversity of Missouri - St. Louis Washington university in St. Louis Webster university
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1930s-1941 – Academy sponsors work of scientists during depression—including investigation and collection of artifacts of Native Americans in the Mississippi River Valley. Historical and valuable artifacts became part of the collections of the Academy, the Smithsonian and The Missouri Resource Museum.
1958 – The Academy increases science education. Oak Knoll Park site of Museums of Science and Natural History. The Hall of Man, the Transparent Woman, the Stories of Flight and Lighting draw hundreds of thousands of visitors.
1936 – Junior Academy of Science is established. 1947 – The first Greater St. Louis Science Fair is held.
1971-1984 – The Academy endorses the St. Louis Zoo-Museum District and formation of development of a Science Center in conjunction with the McDonnell Planetarium. Academy transfers priceless collections to the Science Center, but maintains autonomy.
1960s – The Hall of Evolution and life-sized models of Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops are installed and the highly popular “Moon Rocks” traveling exhibit is displayed.
1991 – The Academy opens independent science education and outreach office to provide scientists to speak at schools and organizations.
SPEAKErS FOr SCiENCE • 13 Special Partnership Presentations• 57 Public Science Seminars in 7 Signature Series
plus Special Presentations• 6,000 adults, students, educators & the general
public attend seminars• 25 Partners in 2012 and new and additional
Public Science Program Partnerships in 2012–2013 with…
Craft Alliance | Maryville University missouri history museum National Science Foundation Saint Louis Science Center Southern illinois University – Edwardsville university of missouri – St. Louis
• A student reads in Academy e-News about November Science Seminar in partnership with NOVUS int’l on African Women in Agricultural research and development (AWArd), prepares a presentation for family and raises $300 for AWArd–a Gates Foundation and USAid
funded program offering Fellowships to women scientists from Africa working with the rural poor on tackling issues of poverty and hunger
• Academy packs the house with 500 at Kirkwood High School to explore the future of travel in space and hear a personal perspective on space flight from NASA astronaut, Linda Godwin
• Hundreds hear about Mummies of the Ancient Andes from “mother” of bioarchaeology, American anthropologist, Jane Buikstra, at an October seminar in partnership with the Explorers Club St. Louis
• Nearly 300 learn about the future of robotics and experience hands-on robotics activities in April at the Missouri History Museum with Minsoo Kang, author of The Coming War with Robots
ACAdEMY OF SCiENCE— St. LouiS SCienCe FAiR
For more than 60 years, the Science Fair has been an amazing catalyst for students in kindergarten through high school. Under the leadership of the Academy, hundreds of educators, scientists, and advocates work year-round to bring science inquiry to life for more than 55,000 students in the St. Louis area.
Area school districts select top student projects to submit for the Academy of Science - St. Louis Science Fair, held annually at Queeny Park. in 2012 nearly 5,000 public, private, parochial, and home-school students from more than 250 schools submitted over 1,800 projects representing the top 3% of science projects in the St. Louis region. This is one of the largest fairs of its kind in the United States.
Over $60,000 in scholarships and awards were given away at the 2012 St. Louis Science Fair.
High school students conducting collegiate or post-graduate level research can self-select to further compete in the Honors division. These projects are judged by the St. Louis area’s top scientific and engineering leaders with the top two projects representing the St. Louis area at the intel international Science and Engineering Fair.
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2000 – The Academy assumes responsibility for the Greater St. Louis Science Fair.
2006 – The Academy celebrates its 150th anniversary and dedicates the Bernoudy Outreach and Education Center and Library. 2006 – Increased collaboration with community and expanded outreach heightens demand for Speakers for Science.2006 – The Academy holds its first BioBlitz in Forest Park.
2009 – The Academy expands its STEM Careers Exploration programming throughout the region. Schools from as far away as Rolla participate.
2005 2010 2015 2020 2025
SCienCe FAiR
1995 – The Academy organizes the first annual St. Louis Outstanding Scientists Awards.
2010 – The Academy receives a generous estate gift from the Whelpley Trust allowing an endowment to be established and ensuring that 100% of all donations are used for programming.
BiOBLiTz BioBlitz is a flash exploration and inventory of biodiversity in urban parks throughout the St. Louis region. Teams of volunteers including families with nature lovers and budding scientists are led by biologists, naturalists, and environmental enthusiasts to search natural areas, finding as many different species as they can. At the end of the day, participants have a new appreciation of these very special places.
These citizen-science events take place in Forest Park, Tower Grove Park, and Creve Coeur Park in collaboration with Forest Park Forever, The Explorers Club, St. Louis department of Parks & Forestry, Missouri department of Conservation, East-West Gateway, Saint Louis zoo, Missouri Botanical Garden and a host of community, public and academic organizations.
2012 BiOBLiTz iMPACT
Participants (701) Forest Park (September 7 & 8, 2012)
Tower Grove Park (September 21, 2012)
Creve Coeur Park (May 26, 2012)
Teams (59)
Leaders (42)
Stem CAReeR expLoRAtionS
Students in grades 6-8 explore STEM careers and experience the interdisciplinary nature of science today in these FRee, fun, and high-impact small group sessions scheduled throughout the school year.
STEM Career Exploration programs are offered at no cost to schools in the region and directly impact more than 1,500 students each year at a time in their lives when they are laying the education path for their futures.
Survey results show 70% of participating students without plans to attend college now see post-secondary education in their future as a result of their experience in STEM Career Explorations.
Stem CAReeRS • Future Trek in partnership with the St. Louis
City Public Schools division of Career and Technical Education and the Saint Louis Science Center
• Greening Your Future in partnership with the Missouri Botanical Garden
• Expands to university campuses in 2013 (Maryville and UMSL)
• 1,200 middle school students in 48 Science Careers sessions over 11 days in 2011
• 1,500 middle school students in 56 Science Careers sessions over 14 days in 2012
• Academy STEM Career Explorations – changes attitudes, inspires students to pursue math and science- 85% of attending students say they are now
more interested in taking science and math classes, a nearly 10% increase over pre-program student surveyed interest levels
- 94% of attending students agree, or strongly agree that science is important in their daily lives, a nearly 7% increase over pre-program student surveyed responses
• Students and teachers say…
- “ i love this program, it is cool and shows the fun in science.”
- “ it’s good for the students to see professionals who are excited about their jobs in science.”
JUNiOr ACAdemy
More than 400 middle and high school students from public, private, and home schools across the region experience hands-on opportunities in science, engineering, and medicine through the Junior Academy. Corporations, science organizations, and universities open their labs and research areas to these teens at a critical time...when they are laying the science and technology paths for their futures. By extracting dNA at the Genome Center, meeting with leading-edge aerospace engineers at Boeing, beta-testing new game design programs, working in the dissection lab at Saint Louis University, and having access to the best university libraries, Junior Academy members realize the importance of an interdisciplinary approach to discovery and a strong, early grounding in math and science.
recognizing that each child has potential, Junior Academy membership is open and available to all middle and high school students in the area and offers challenging and engaging science competitions and opportunities for a full range of academic levels. Thanks to donations, Junior Academy memberships start at $30 and scholarships are available to any student in need.
Revenue
Grant revenue $265,928
Contributions* 27,692
Membership dues* 92,075
Gifts in-Kind 26,275
Special Events 57,695
investment revenue for Operations 195,362
other income 110
Total Revenue 665,137
OPErATiNG ExPENSES
program Services 532,715
Management and General 43,424
Fundraising 88,875
Total Operating Expenses 665,014
Operating income (Loss) $123
Academy of Science of St. LouisStAtement oF ACtivitieS
For the year ended december 31, 2012
* 100% of contributed funds and membership dues are used for programming. 2012 Financials pending audit.
OPErATiNG ExPENSES 2012Fundraising: $88,875
Management and general: $43,424
Program services: $532,715
ASSetS
Cash $279,535
Accounts receivable 13,179
Pledges receivable 17,500
Pledges receivable-rent 40,668
Prepaid Expenses 16,414
investments 7,137,709
Pledge receivable - rent 640,522
Equipment and improvements 247,744
Total Assets 8,393,271
CUrrENT LiABiLiTiES
Accounts Payable 238,199
Accrued Payroll 3,152
Accrued Compensated Absences 13,403
Total Liabilities 254,754
net ASSetS
unrestricted 7,349,277
Temporarily restricted 771,190
Permanently restricted 18,050
Total Net Assets 8,138,517
Total Liabilities and Net Assets $8,393,271
Academy of Science of St. LouisStAtement oF FinAnCiAL poSition
december 31, 2012
GiFTS TO THE ACAdemy
The Academy of Science – St. Louis wants you to know that 100% of all donations go toward programming. Not a single cent goes toward administrative or overhead costs.
iMMEdiATE GOOdThe Charles P. Chouteau Society
Annual gifts to the Academy of Science – St. Louis allow us to continue offering stellar educational programming to students and adults throughout the St. Louis region. Gifts of any size are welcome and donors at the $1,000 level and up are recognized in the back of this report. To make a gift to the Charles P. Chouteau Society, please use the form in this book.
GiFTS THAT GiVE BACKMembership in the Academy
Academy members enjoy a variety of discounts, events, and hands-on opportunities throughout the year. Select from a variety of levels to find the benefits that best meet your interests.
To learn more about membership or to make a gift, please visit the Academy website at www.academyofsciencestl.org or call 314.289.1402.
James B. Eads Society Academy members at the $500 level and above enjoy a number of exclusive benefits including an annual reception and meet-and-greets with noted science speakers.
Junior Academy of Science All Academy members receive at least one membership to the Junior Academy of Science to give as a gift to a student in grades 6-12 with an interest in the STEM fields. Junior Academy memberships are also available for purchase through the Academy website.
GiFTS FOr THE FUTUrEThe Dr. George Engelmann Society
By providing for the future of the Academy of Science – St. Louis through your estate plans, you ensure the future of STEM education programs in St. Louis while reducing your taxes and maximizing the value of your remaining estate for your heirs.* To provide for the Academy through your estate, please contact your tax advisor, financial planner, or legal counsel.*�The�Academy�does�not�act�as�an�estate�planner�and�will�not�make�estate�planning�suggestions.�� Any�estate�plans�and�associated�benefits�should�be�discussed�with�professional�advisors.
ACAdEMY FELLOWS & OUTSTANdiNG SCiENTiSTS
Since its inception, the Academy has promoted the recognition of impressive scientists in the St. Louis area.
This tradition continues with the Academy Fellows induction and Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientist Awards. The Fellows of the Academy is a prestigious association of St. Louis scientists and engineers of national reputation. The Fellows organization creates opportunities to tap into the wealth of science and technology resources in our area for recommendations and insight. Many Academy Fellows are recipients of an Outstanding St. Louis Scientist Award.
Joseph J. H. Ackerman, Ph.d.ramesh K. Agarwal, Ph.d.donald P. Ames, Ph.d.Constantine E. Anagnostopoulos, Ph.d.Raymond e. Arvidson, ph.d.Cheryl S. Asa, Ph.d.Allen r. Atkins, Ph.d.John P. Atkinson, M.d.Bruce r. Bacon, M.d.M. Carolyn Baum, Ph.d., O.T.r.roger N. Beachy, Ph.d.Bernard Becker, M.d.robert B. Belshe, M.d.Carl M. Bender, Ph.d.Stephen M. Beverley, Ph.d.Pratim Biswas, Ph.d.Gregg Bogosian, Ph.d.richard d. Bucholz, M.d.Will d. Carpenter, Ph.d.James C. Carrington, Ph.d.William John Catalona, M.d.Bernard r. Chaitman, M.d.Pana Charumilind, Ph.d.Govindaswamy Chinnadurai, Ph.d.dennis Choi, m.d., ph.d.C. robert Cloninger, M.d.Graham A. Colditz, M.d., Ph.d.Glenn C. Conroy, Ph.d.Joel d. Cooper, M.d.C. thomas Cori, ph.d.Linda Cottler, Ph.d.ramanath Cowsik, Ph.d.Jerome r. Cox, Jr., d.Sc.roy Curtiss, iii , Ph.d.ralph G. dacey, Jr., M.d.William H. danforth, M.d.Michael r. deBaun, M.d., M.P.H.Kevin L. deppermanLincoln i. diuguid, Ph.d.dale dorsett, Ph.d.
Milorad dudukovic, Ph.d.Timothy J. Eberlein, M.d.Sean R. eddy, ph.d.Sarah C. r. Elgin, Ph.d.Alex S. Evers, M.d.Claude M. Fauquet, Ph.d.david A. Fischhoff, Ph.d.robert T. Fraley, Ph.d.Carl Frieden, Ph.d.richard H. Gelberman, M.d.George W. Gokel, Ph.d.Ursula W. Goodenough, Ph.d.Jeffrey i. Gordon, M.d.George S. Graffduane Grandgenett, Ph.d.Charles r. Granger, Ph.d.Maurice Green, Ph.d.S. Allen Heininger, d.Sc.John E. Heuser, M.d.david M. Holtzman, M.d.Heidi r. Hope, Ph.d.Robert horsch, ph.d.
Scott J. Hultgren, Ph.d.Alberto isidori, Ph.d.Martin H. israel, Ph.d.Ernest G. Jaworski, Ph.d.George B. Johnson, Jr., Ph.d.Kattesh V. Katti, Ph.d.Elizabeth A. (Toby) Kellogg, Ph.d.Charles Kilo, M.d., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.david Morris Kipnis, M.d.Ganesh M. Kishore, Ph.d.Samuel Klein, M.d.Stuart A. Kornfeld, M.d.don r. KozlowskiToni Kutchan, Ph.d.William M. Landau, M.d.James V. LeonardTimothy J. Ley, M.d.Susan E. Mackinnon, M.d.Philip W. Majerus, M.d.Elaine r. Mardis, Ph.d.Paul S. Markovits, Ph.d.Garland r. Marshall, Ph.d.
Mildred Mattfeldt- Beman, Ph.d., r.d.James M. McKelvey, Ph.d.Gerald Medoff, M.d.Brian J. Mitchell, Ph.d.John C. Morris, M.d.Aubrey R. morrison, m.d., F.A.C.p, F.r.C.P(C), F.r.C.P(i)Philip Needleman, Ph.d.Charles W. Oertli, P.E.John W. Olney, M.d.Stephen r. Padgette, Ph.d.Patricia G. Parker, Ph.d.G. Alexander Patterson, M.d.William A. Peck, M.d.Carlos A. Perez, M.d.Frederick J. Perlak, Ph.d.t. Roger peterson, p.e.Jane E. Phillips-Conroy, Ph.d.richard E. Pinckert, Ph.d.Helen M. Piwnica-Worms, Ph.d.Kenneth S. Polonsky, M.d.Ettigounder Ponnusamy, Ph.d.Mabel L. Purkerson, M.d.ralph S. Quatrano, Ph.d.Marcus E. raichle, M.d.peter h. Raven, ph.d.robert E. ricklefs, Ph.d.Alexander rubin, Ph.d.yoram Rudy, ph.d.Joshua r. Sanes, Ph.d.Krishnan K. Sankaran, Ph.d.Barbara A. Schaal, Ph.d.Milton J. Schlesinger. Ph.d.Sondra Schlesinger, Ph.d.irene T. Schulze, Ph.d.Alan L. Schwartz, M.d., Ph.d.H. Gerard Schwartz, Jr., Ph.d., P.E.Karen Seibert, Ph.d.Robert m. Senior, m.d.Larry J. Shapiro, M.d.Sherman J. Silber, M.d., F.A.C.S.patricia e. Simmons, ph.d.Jeffrey Skolnick, Ph.d.Eduardo Slatopolsky, M.d.raymond G. Slavin, M.d.William S. Sly, M.d.donald L. Snyder, Ph.d.Stuart A. Solin, Ph.d.Ananthachari Srinivasan, ph.d.Philip d. Stahl, Ph.d.Claude N. Strauser, P.E., P.H., L.S.robert P. Stuppnobuo Suga, ph.d.Janey S. Symington, Ph.d.Barna A Szabo, Ph.d.Alan r. Templeton, Ph.d.
Jessie L. Ternberg, M.d., Ph.d.George E. Thoma, Jr., M.d.Erik Trinkaus, Ph.d.Jonathan S. Turner, Ph.d.Emil r. Unanue, M.d.david C. van essen, ph.d.Robert h. Waterston, m.d., ph.d.Patty Jo Watson, Ph.d.Samuel isaac Weissman, Ph.d.Michael J. Welch, Ph.d.Virginia V. Weldon, M.d.Clifford M. Will, Ph.d.Luther S. Williams, Ph.d.richard K. Wilson, Ph.d.Kevin A. Wise, Ph.d.William S. M. Wold, Ph.d.Thomas A. Woolsey, M.d.Mark S. Wrighton, Ph.d.Gregory Yablonsky, Ph.d.Frank C-P Yin, M.d., Ph.d.Wayne Yokoyama, M.d.Paul A. Young, Ph.d.rudolph N. YurkovichCharles F. zorumski, M.d.
In Memoriam Louis V. Avioli, M.d.Leonard Berg, M.d.Oliver C. Boileau, Jr.Christopher i. Byrnes, Ph.d.
Samuel B. Guze, M.d.Viktor Hamburger, Ph.d.Larry Haskin, Ph.d.Willis V. Hauserira J. Hirsh, Ph.d.Kurt H. Hohenemser, Ph.d.Michael M. Karl, M.d., Ph.d.William S. Knowles, Ph.d.Paul E. Lacy, M.d., Ph.d.Virgil Loeb, M.d.Sanford N. McdonnellFrank E. Moss, Ph.d.Robert W. murray, ph.d.Helen E. Nash, M.d.rear Admiral Eugene J. Peltier, L.L.d.Lee n. Robins, ph.d.Henry G. Schwartz, M.d.Michel M. Ter-PogossianMonte M. ThrodahlTeresa J. Vietti, M.d.robert M. Walker, Ph.d.Samuel issac Weissman, Ph.d.Charles M. Wolfe, Ph.d.John F. YardleyJohn zaborsky, d.Sc.Meinhart zenk, Ph.d.
2012-2013 MAJOr dONOrS Through March 15, 2013
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dr. david Kirkdr. Stuart Arthur KornfeldMr. and Mrs. Keith Kowalczykdr. Toni Kutchan LMi Aerospace, inc.drs. Jennifer Lodge and Marshall Michener LRSt AssociatesMabel dorn reeder Foundationdr. and Mrs. Garland r. MarshallMary ranken Jordan and Ettie A. Jordan Charitable FoundationMaryville Universitydrs. James McCarter and rosalie TruongMr. Edward McCormickMr. and Mrs. John Mcdonnelldr. and Mrs. Jim McLarendrs. Judith and Gerald MedoffMEMC Electronic Materials, inc. Kimberly and Mark MichelMr. and Mrs. robert MillstoneMissouri Botanical Gardenmissouri history museummoneta Fundmonsanto Fund Monsanto Companydr. and Mrs. Philip NeedlemanNestle Purina PetcareMr. and Mrs. Ben OberkfellMr. and Mrs. Charles Oertli, P.E.peabody energydr. and Mrs. William A. PeckPerkinElmermr. and mrs. Raymond petersdr. and Mrs. James C. Petersonmr. and mrs. t. Roger peterson, p.e.dr. and Mrs. Gordon PhilpottPhilpott Family Foundationdr. Mabel L. Purkersondr. and Mrs. ralph S. QuatranoMs. Carol rabanusSaint Louis ZooMr. and Mrs. ronald Saksdr. Martha Schlicher and Mr. Frank KartmannMr. and Mrs. H. Gerard Schwartz, Jr., P.E.dr. Karen SeibertSigma-Aldrich
dr. and Mrs. William S. SlyMr. and Mrs. daniel G. Smithdr. david SmollerSt. Louis Audubon SocietySt. Louis Business Journal St. Louis County department of Parks and recreation Saint Louis Science Center St. Louis Metropolitan Medical SocietySt. Louis Public radio Saint Louis university School of MedicineMr. James StemmlerMr. and Mrs. robert P. StuppMs. J. J. StuppStupp Brothers Bridge & iron Company Foundationmr. and mrs. Richard S. Summersdr. Janey Symington and mr. Stuart Symington Mr. H. Chandler TaylorMr. richard d. Taylordr. Jessie L. Ternbergdr. Robert e. thachdr. and Mrs. George E. ThomaThompson Coburn, LLPMr. and Mrs. George Tomaziuniversity of michigan – St. Louis Alumni Associationuniversity of missouri – St. Louis isabel and david VanEssenMr. and Mrs. Kenneth WagnerWashington university in St. LouisWashington university School of MedicineWebster universitydr. david Carl WilsonWhelpley Trustdr. and Mrs. William S. Wolddr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Woolseydr. Mark S. Wrighton and Mrs. risa zwerling-Wrighton dr. and Mrs. Peter Wyse JacksonMr. and Mrs. rudolph N. Yurkovich
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Annual gifts to the Academy of Science – St. Louis allow us to continue offering stellar educational programming to students and adults throughout the St. Louis region.
Charles P. Chouteau is largely responsible for the impressive collection of mounted and preserved specimens of mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish that formed the backbone of the exhibits at the Academy’s Museum of Science and Natural History. A founding member of the Academy, Chouteau used his considerable family wealth to support his interest in science and exploration. Like his father, Jean Pierre Chouteau, he funded scientists traveling up the Missouri river – as well as making several treks himself. in addition to the artifacts and specimens he brought back from his own frontier expeditions, Charles Chouteau purchased collections for public display and study in St. Louis.
Although the collection was transferred to the zoo-Museum district at its formation, Chouteau’s passion to establish the Academy and to promote an understanding of the sciences lives on. The taxonomic levels in the Chouteau Society honor his lasting legacy.
Charles P. Chouteau Society
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BOArd OF tRuSteeS Executive CommitteeBenjamin H. Hulsey, J.d. PresidentKenneth Wagner, J.d. Vice Presidentrobert L. Caulk TreasurerJ.J. Stupp Assistant Treasurerdavid isserman SecretaryJennifer K. Lodge, Ph.d. Officerdavid Carl Wilson, Ph.d. Officer
Trustees & Ex-OfficioPhilip O. Alderson, M.d.Janet Baum, A.i.A.Jeffrey P. Bonner, Ph.d.James C. Carrington, Ph.d.Norma ClaytonBrian Clevinger, Ph.d. Frank doernerGraham Fisher, Ph.d.dean L. Franklin, J.d.Thomas George, Ph.d.Victoria GonzalezCharles r. Granger, Ph.d.Michael HackettCharles Hoesslerick Holton, Jr.Janet r. Jackson, Ph.d. Paul S. Markovits, Ph.d.James P. McCarter, M.d., Ph.d.Judy Medoff, Ph.d.Kimberly H. MichelCharles W. Oertli, P.E. James C. Peterson, Ph.d.Mabel Purkerson, M.d.ralph S. Quatrano, Ph.d.peter h. Raven, ph.d.Barbara Schaal, Ph.d.Martha Schlicher, Ph.d.William S. Sly, M.d.
david A. Smoller, Ph.d.James A. Stemmler, J.d.robert P. StuppJaney S. Symington, Ph.d. H. Chandler Taylor, CFPGeorge Tomazi, P.E.Bert VescolaniGreg Wilson, d.Sc.Peter Wyse Jackson, Ph.d.H. Gerard Schwartz, Jr. Ph.d., PE. President EmeritusGeorge E. Thoma, M.d. President EmeritusThomas A. Woolsey, M.d. President Emeritus
Staff Mary E. Burke Chief�Executive�Officerdenise Charles, C.P.A. Financial�OfficerLynn Cook Director�of�Developmentrose Jansen Director�of�Speakers�for�SciencePeggy James Nacke Director�of�Special�Projects�and�EventsCarolyn Noe Community Science Programs Outreach�&�Evaluation�Coordinator
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