Being Human: An Initiative and Partnership with the Baumann Foundation
The Leakey Foundation is thrilled to announce Being Human, a new collaboration with the Baumann Foundation.
Introducing the Spring 2015 Baldwin Fellows
Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowships are awarded to graduate students who are from developing countries and would like to pursue training and/or education abroad. In providing this opportunity The Leakey Foundation hopes to equip these scholars with the knowledge and experience necessary to assume leadership positions in their home countries where there often exist extraordinary resources in the field of
Introducing Origin Stories: The Leakey Foundation Podcast
Origin Stories is our new podcast about what it means to be human and the science behind what we know about ourselves. We'll have interviews and stories from scientists about their research on a vast and fascinating range of topics. We'll learn about the biology and the millions of years of evolution that shape the way we look and act today.
In Memoriam: Brad Goodhart
It is with profound sadness that we share with you the passing of Brad Goodhart, the devoted husband of the Foundation’s Grants Officer Paddy Moore-Goodhart.
Brad Goodhart and Paddy Moore-Goodhart on one of their many adventures.
Brad had an enduring love for Africa’s people and nature, having led over 100 tours of East Africa over the past 35 years. He
Irven DeVore: 1934-2014
Irven DeVore. Photo from The Leakey Foundation Archive
The world is made less joyful with the recent passing of Dr. Irven DeVore. He passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 from heart failure.
Irv joined The Leakey Foundation as a Trustee in 1974 and served until 1978. He became Co-Chair of the Scientific Executive Committee in 1980 and was later