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.
American University Park, Washington
Joined May 2017
“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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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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.@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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@"Science and Innovation: The Bridge to the Future for Ukraine" https://t.co/gBf7zDVH65 on @LinkedIn
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After spending two exciting days in Zurich with a group of global leaders from Europe and the United States discussing science and innovation in Ukraine, I come away optimistic and motivated....
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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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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.
Ticora Jones has supercharged global development research https://t.co/6BlWKzAmBX via @voxdotcom
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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
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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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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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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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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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.
.@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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For Ukrainian Researchers, Summer Institute Offers Rare Chance to Focus on Career Development During the War https://t.co/DZDI9BKnzB via @theNASEM
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The NAS, the Simons Foundation, and the Ukrainian Catholic University teamed up to offer a weeklong summer institute on data science and applications for 50 early career researchers in Ukraine. The...
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Couldn’t have chosen a better person to keep this important organization moving forward during a time of transition. Congratulations @neilchawkins
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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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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Thanks so much for showing the hard working men and women who have been out there from the start helping - in really tough situations.
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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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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Important piece from @kernhendricks who provides an important perspective on the resilience of Ukraine’s researchers in the face of so many challenges.
My latest from Ukraine for @undarkmag. https://t.co/FK4bavfNdf
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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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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
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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