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	September 2011

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In this issue: Expanding Our Historic Commitment to Conservation and Sustainable Development Read more ›› Law and Neuroscience Research Network Expands Read more ›› Encyclopedia of Life Redesigned and Expanded Read more ›› Call for Proposals: International Connections Fund Read more ››

Expanding Our Historic Commitment to Conservation and Sustainable Development MacArthur, a supporter of conservation efforts around the world for more than 25 years, is making a $176-million, ten-year commitment to conservation and sustainable development and unveiling a new, broader strategy that builds on the Foundation's historic focus on preserving biodiversity. "MacArthur will continue and expand its historic commitment to conservation and sustainable development," said Foundation President Robert Gallucci. "Looking ahead, we will broaden our focus to include areas where agriculture and extraction of resources threaten biodiversity, and we will invest in policy research and analysis to help societies respond effectively." The new strategy expands MacArthur's effort into production areas, where people and conflicts threaten biodiversity; to coastal marine systems and watersheds; and to policy research and further consideration of global issues, such as climate change. Read the press release ›› or Watch the video ›› For more information   Video: MacArthur's new conservation strategy ›› Strategy summary ›› Program priorities ››

Law and Neuroscience Research Network Expands MacArthur has awarded $4.85 million to Vanderbilt University to administer the newly established MacArthur Research Network on Law and Neuroscience. The Network will examine the implications of modern neuroscience on criminal law and efforts to make neuroscience accessible and beneficial to America's courtrooms. Specifically, the group will look at the role neuroscience plays in legal assessments of mental states, capacity, and admission of evidence. The Network, led by Vanderbilt Professor Owen Jones, one of the nation's few professors of both law and biology, follows an initial phase of exploratory research under the direction of Michael Gazzaniga at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Read the press release ›› For more information About the MacArthur Research Network on Law and Neuroscience ›› Website: MacArthur Research Network on Law and Neuroscience ›› Meet the Network members ››

Encyclopedia of Life Redesigned and Expanded The Encyclopedia of Life (EOL), which offers information on nearly 700,000 species, has launched a redesigned and expanded website. The site seeks to increase awareness and understanding of living nature by gathering, generating, and sharing knowledge in an open, freely accessible, and trusted digital resource. EOL is supported by a community of over 700 curators responsible for reviewing and approving content, and by staff at contributing institutions around the world. The new version was developed in response to requests from the general public, citizen scientists, educators, and professional biologists around the world for a site that was more engaging, accessible, and personal. It now offers interfaces in English, Arabic, and Spanish. MacArthur is a founding supporter of EOL. Visit the new website ›› For more information Press release ››   Video: Encyclopedia of Life ››

Call for Proposals: International Connections Fund MacArthur will award an additional $1 million for professional arts and culture exchanges to current Chicago grantees through the International Connections Fund. The Fund is designed to help local cultural organizations connect with and learn from their counterparts outside the United States. Grants will be awarded in December with applications due no later than October 1. Learn more about submitting an application for funding through the International Connections Fund by reviewing the grant guidelines and FAQs. For more information Grant guidelines ››   Video: International Connections Fund ›› Past International Connections Fund Grants ››

The MacArthur Foundation supports creative people and effective institutions committed to building a more just, verdant, and peaceful world. In addition to selecting the MacArthur Fellows, the Foundation works to defend human rights, advance global conservation and security, make cities better places, and understand how technology is affecting children and society.

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