To survey and evaluate open hardware licensing options, with an emphasis on distributed sensing hardware

To understand low and variable levels of female political representation in the United States

To provide the impetus for a committed group of researchers to complete an analysis of STEM teaching, learning, and student outcomes, particularly as they are affected by the design of undergraduate courses and student research opportunities

To help launch the first international conference on applying behavioral insights to public policy

To provide partial support for a study on the effects of disasters on biomedical academic research that will include preparedness guidance for researchers, institutions, and sponsors

To support the participation of New York City Math Team students in the American Regions Mathematics League annual competition

To support work on behalf of the nonprofit and charitable community

To continue building the Deep Carbon Observatory as a model program in its internal community networking and external engagement

To support an October 2014 workshop "Fungi in the Built Environment: Next Steps"

To demonstrate the effectiveness of supporting collaborative teams of data-driven researchers within a university