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Vaughan Turekian

@turekian

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Former @stasatstate Scientist interested in foreign policy, SDG, emerging technology and innovative change. Father, husband, dog lover and outdoor enthusiast.

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Joined May 2017
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@theNASEM
National Academies
1 year
“Science and culture bring us closer together. They will indeed save the modern world.” These words from First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska set the tone for a conference at the @theNASciences on Ukrainian and U.S. science and education partnerships. https://t.co/dYlkdvdIeK
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@theNASEM
National Academies
1 year
Olena Poliarus was forced to flee Ukraine with her two children when the war began. She shares her poignant story about relocating to Poland to continue her work — with support from a U.S. @theNASciences grant program. Watch the full documentary: https://t.co/w6g9dg0cIH
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@theNASEM
National Academies
2 years
.@theNASciences has established a new fund which aims to cultivate a robust Ukrainian science and technology enterprise capable of rebuilding Ukraine and fueling its long-term economic prosperity and national security. Learn more: https://t.co/BKOHykaDc1
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@theNASciences
National Academy of Sciences
2 years
As we mark the third anniversary of the start of the war in #Ukraine, the NAS and its partners remain committed to supporting Ukrainian scientists. Learn more about our efforts to sustain Ukrainian science and prepare for post-war recovery:
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Vaughan Turekian
2 years
Thank you for sharing @glassmanamanda @TicoraVJones has been such an important leader in ensuring science informed solutions for development. It has been a pleasure knowing her and working with her for so many years.
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Amanda Glassman
2 years
Ticora Jones has supercharged global development research https://t.co/6BlWKzAmBX via @voxdotcom
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Vaughan Turekian
2 years
It was such a pleasure to have this conversation I have been fortunate to work with an amazing set of colleagues both @theNASEM and internationally in this effort
@theNASciences
National Academy of Sciences
2 years
Since the early days of the #Ukraine war, @theNASEM's Vaughan Turekian (@turekian) has led the Academies' efforts to support Ukrainian scientists. In a new @ISSUESinST podcast, he discusses this work & what it means for the future of science in Ukraine.🎙️
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@theNASciences
National Academy of Sciences
2 years
Since the early days of the #Ukraine war, @theNASEM's Vaughan Turekian (@turekian) has led the Academies' efforts to support Ukrainian scientists. In a new @ISSUESinST podcast, he discusses this work & what it means for the future of science in Ukraine.🎙️
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Vaughan Turekian discusses efforts to support Ukrainian scientists and why such efforts are important for the future of Ukraine.
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@ISSUESinST
Issues in Science and Technology
2 years
Since the early days of Russia’s invasion of #Ukraine, @theNASEM’s @turekian has been leading efforts to support Ukrainian scientists & their research, enlisting the help of intl. science academies & philanthropic partners. Hear him discuss this work:
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Vaughan Turekian discusses efforts to support Ukrainian scientists and why such efforts are important for the future of Ukraine.
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Vaughan Turekian
2 years
Thank you so much @USAID and @PowerUSAID for being part of this event. When I was @STASatState I benefited from the talent and connections that the JSF provided US diplomacy and development efforts.
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bill rice
2 years
The host, @CMFrumin, explains things to Chip @turekian
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Vaughan Turekian
2 years
It was such an honor to be part of this event. Our colleagues @UCU_University were amazing hosts. The leadership of @DavidSpergel, the commitment from so many lecturers who joined and the passion and energy from the students made this a truly inspiring gathering.
@theNASEM
National Academies
2 years
.@theNASciences recently teamed up with @SimonsFdn and @UCU_University to provide early-career Ukrainian researchers with an opportunity to focus on career development and networking at a weeklong summer institute on data science and applications. Read: https://t.co/HF2ulj2VPw
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Vaughan Turekian
2 years
Couldn’t have chosen a better person to keep this important organization moving forward during a time of transition. Congratulations @neilchawkins
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Neil Hawkins
2 years
Been named Interim CEO of ⁦@WorldEnvCenter⁩. WEC is a wonderful sustainable biz organization, & I previously had served on the board. This is a transitional role to enable the board to identify a permanent CEO. I will continue my Harvard role as well
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Vaughan Turekian
2 years
National Academy of Sciences Receives $2.1 Million from Breakthrough Prize Foundation for Ongoing Support of Ukrainian-Led Scientific Research Projects https://t.co/qakHYLncPA via @theNASEM
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The Breakthrough Prize Foundation is providing the National Academy of Sciences with up to $2.1 million in funding to support Ukrainian science and scientists. The new funding has been established as...
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Vaughan Turekian
2 years
Thanks so much for showing the hard working men and women who have been out there from the start helping - in really tough situations.
@PepcoConnect
Pepco
2 years
Crews have restored service to approximately 53,700 of the 70,000 customers who were impacted by last night’s destructive storm where 84 mph winds caused major tree and infrastructure damage.
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@PepcoConnect
Pepco
2 years
Crews have restored service to approximately 53,700 of the 70,000 customers who were impacted by last night’s destructive storm where 84 mph winds caused major tree and infrastructure damage.
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Vaughan Turekian
2 years
Important piece from @kernhendricks who provides an important perspective on the resilience of Ukraine’s researchers in the face of so many challenges.
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Kern Hendricks
2 years
My latest from Ukraine for @undarkmag. https://t.co/FK4bavfNdf
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@State_E
U/S for Economic Growth, Energy, & the Environment
3 years
So glad to talk to philanthropic leaders at the @theNASciences and @SimonsFdn-led roundtable on supporting 🇺🇦Ukraine's #science infrastructure —alongside @ENERGY’s Dr. Geri Richmond. The @StateDept is supporting Ukraine's determination to build a 21st Century #innovation economy.
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@TomaszPoprawka
Tomasz.Poprawka
3 years
Last week a joined delegation of @PAN_akademia & @theNASciences visited Kyiv, meeting among others colleagues at @NRFUkraine⤵️ Today at #IGLORTD Open hosted by #PolSCA @AnnaPlater will tell more about it & long-term support grants for research teams from🇺🇦 @OPolotska @turekian
@PAN_akademia
Polska Akademia Nauk
3 years
Wspólna delegacja PAN oraz @theNASciences w Kijowie to dalsze umacnianie współpracy z ukraińskimi instytucjami partnerskimi oraz praca na rzecz odbudowy i rozwoju ukraińskiego sektora badań i rozwoju. #StandWithUkraine
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