Biennial Report 2010–2011 Contents

2 Letter from Board Co-Chairs and President

4 Fostering Local Talent through Global Connections

6 Opening Access to the World

8 Building English Skills for Collaboration

10 Rebuilding a Culture of Science

12 Fostering Linkages Worldwide

14 The Value of Science Diplomacy

18 Opening Doors through Nuclear Education

19 Honoring the Legacy of George Brown

20 Financial Statement

22 New Websites Convey Global Mission 23 Executive Staff and Office Locations

24 Board of Directors

25 Advisory Council

26 Funders and Clients

Letter from Board Co-Chairs and President

isolated or emerging countries. CRDF Global’s initial work On behalf of all of us at CRDF Global, we thank you for in the 1990s with the former Soviet Union laid important your continued support and look forward to working with groundwork for our current efforts with North Korea and a you in the years to come. number of Middle Eastern and African countries. CRDF Global continues to work to broaden American Sincerely, Ms. Dona Crawford Dr. William Wulf Ms. Cathleen A. Campbell understanding of science diplomacy. In 2010, we joined the Co-Chair, Board of Directors Co-Chair, Board of Directors President and Chief Executive Officer Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) and the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to issue a bipartisan statement, signed by 26 prominent mem- Ms. Dona Crawford bers of the political and scientific communities, supporting Co-Chair, Board of Directors “Global Science, Local Impact,” the theme of this biennial training, networking and financial support for increased science diplomacy in U.S. foreign policy. Over report, captures how CRDF Global advances peace and aspiring entrepreneurs in over 40 countries. the past two years, we have also held a number of forums prosperity in communities around the world. • Supporting the development of African laboratory for government officials, journalists and the public to learn CRDF Global is renowned for equipping scientists and health and safety programs through support of the more about the unlimited potential of science diplomacy. entrepreneurs with funding, technical resources and train- new African Biological Safety Association (AfBSA), CRDF Global is more than a name. Above all, CRDF Dr. William Wulf ing. But more importantly, we foster ties between countries a nonprofit organization for practitioners of bio- Global is its people. Our staff members are our greatest Co-Chair, Board of Directors and regions, and between academia, government, and the logical safety. asset, and they, along with our Board of Directors and private sector. We link budding science innovators with • Engaging nearly 300 Russian scientists, engineers Advisory Council, are devoted to our mission of science mentors and investors, and strengthen their networking and students in 17 training events supporting cre- cooperation. Our international offices—in Jordan, Kazakh- and collaboration skills. In turn, our participants use these ation and growth of technology companies through stan, Russia and Ukraine—are composed of dedicated and newly-honed assets to address local challenges and share our Technology Entrepreneurship Development talented people working seamlessly across time zones and Ms. Cathleen A. Campbell their knowledge with peers back home. Program (TEDP). cultures. Their contributions are helping to support the President and Chief Executive Officer To emphasize our truly global approach, we marked Our global focus also has a real impact at home in the changing needs of the growing and interconnected global our 15th anniversary in 2010 with the unveiling of CRDF U.S. Scientific cooperation is often a key ingredient for scientific community. Global as our new name. In the two years since, our proven problem-solving and generating new ideas. Further, by reputation as an on-the-ground implementer allowed us to working with innovative companies abroad, such exchanges expand our work in the Middle East, North and Sub-Saha- can open foreign markets for U.S. exports and invest- ran Africa, and South Asia. Our recent activities include: ments. Collaboration also deepens political relationships • Launching the Global Innovation through Science and offers important avenues for communication when and Technology (GIST) initiative, which offers formal diplomacy channels are stifled, particularly with 6 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 7 Innovation and Entrepreneurship • GIST Network, a web-based platform that provides mentorship, resources and tools for young entrepre- neurs to collaborate, connect with investors and FOSTERING LOCAL TALENT accelerate technology commercialization. • GIST-MIT EF Business Plan Competition focusing on THROUGH GLOBAL accelerating high-potential startups through mentor- CONNECTIONS ship, connections and seed funding. This competition was implemented in conjunction with the MIT Enter- prise Forum (EF). • University-industry linkage activities to institutional- In his June 2009 speech in Cairo, President Obama called for ize connections between universities and businesses the United States to reengage Muslim-majority countries by through outreach partnerships and developing innova- CRDF Global President and CEO Cathy Campbell congratulates Najwa Sah- focusing on scientific, academic and technological collabo- marani and Zyad Sankari, winners of the GIST Tech-I Competition. tion leaders through training experiences. ration. In response to this call, CRDF Global launched the GIST Tech-I semi-finalists receive training and one-on-one mentoring One highlight of the past two years was the GIST Tech-I EF Pan Arab Region, MIT EF Pakistan, Technology Devel- Global Innovation through Science and Technology (GIST) from seasoned entrepreneurs around the world, including CRDF Global Competition finale—themed “The Battle of Ideas”—held initiative, with initial funding from the U.S. Department Board Director Dr. Jaleh Daie (left). opment Foundation of Turkey (TTGV), MIT EF Turkey, in December 2011 at the Entrepreneurship Summit in Inovent, Startup Malaysia, Malaysian Technology Devel- of State. The initiative builds sustainable entrepreneurial ment unique solutions while taking into account the local Istanbul, Turkey. Hosted by Turkish Prime Minister Recep opment Corporation (MTDC), CTIC Dakar, Bangladesh ecosystems in the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast and needs and cultures of participants. Tayyip Erdoğan, the summit drew prominent international Youth Leadership Center (BYLC), and Business Innovation Central Asia by: Three early meetings—in Alexandria, Egypt; Kuala leaders, including U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. Through- Center (BIC). GIST’s success would not be possible without • Providing funding for competitions. Lumpur, Malaysia; and Rabat, Morocco—prompted experts out the four-day event, 25 GIST Tech-I semi-finalists the support and involvement of many government min- • Connecting entrepreneurial stakeholders. and stakeholders throughout GIST regions to outline a path received training and one-on-one mentoring from sea- istries, agencies and organizations, as well as individual for building a culture of excellence in science and technol- • Providing skills development and training. soned entrepreneurs from around the globe. experts and entrepreneurs. All the stakeholders involved ogy, helping promising innovators and achieving economic Eleven winners were subsequently selected, with two have shown passion and enthusiasm in producing practi- • Building partnerships with organizations development. entrepreneurs from Lebanon—Najwa Sahmarani and Zyad cal steps toward accelerating innovation and turning these and institutes. Based on conclusions from the meetings, CRDF Global Sankari—winning first place. They received $20,000 for plans into action. The regions served by GIST are filled with entrepreneur- and partner organizations launched a suite of projects: ial talent, much of it untapped. The right mix of mentorship creating a health device which enables long-term moni- and opportunities can make a crucial difference in nurtur- • Skill development programs including startup toring of patients with heart conditions. The device alerts ing this talent, thereby forming the foundation upon which boot camps and webinars. healthcare providers of cardiac irregularities and even knowledge economies are built. By bringing together local • GIST Tech-I Competition—a first-ever multinational provides a patient’s location in the event of heart failure. partners and holding regional programs, the GIST initiative contest highlighting innovative technology ideas CRDF Global implements GIST activities in collabora- also provides opportunities to share experience and imple- through a YouTube-based idea pitch. tion with a number of partners. Partners include the MIT 8 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 9 Virtual Science Libraries internationally by Iraqi authors in 2009 cited resources available to them through the IVSL. In January 2010, the Afghanistan VSL program began OPENING ACCESS with a pilot project at Kabul University. The project, funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, developed a web TO THE WORLD portal linking more than three million articles from over 8,000 journals. In 2012, the Afghanistan VSL will expand access to institutions outside of Kabul University and, even under challenging conditions in the country, usage continues to grow. CRDF Global’s Virtual Science Library (VSL) program CRDF Global initiated VSL programs in North Africa in CRDF Global Program Manager Katherine Casey presents the Virtual Science brings international science to researchers and entrepre- June 2010 with funding from the U.S. Department of State. Library to Vitaly Kovalenko, the head of Kyrgyzstan’s International Science and neurs and helps them share their research discoveries In early 2011, the VSL program and its partners in Algeria Technology Center. with the rest of the world. The initiative provides a strong (General Directorate for Scientific Research and Techno- and its Fundamental Scientific Library. The Armenian VSL foundation for scientific capacity-building by offering a logical Development) and Morocco (Institut Marocain de is available from more than 80 universities and research CRDF Global conducts Virtual Science Library program training in Mar- convenient portal for students, researchers and technol- rakesh, Morocco. l’Information Scientifique et Technique) launched national institutions throughout the country. ogy entrepreneurs to access the latest journal articles and VSL portals in each country. These countries have now In 2012, the Virtual Science Library Program will begin databases. capacities to build on their existing resources, overcoming committed to sustaining the systems and actively support discussions with national partners in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz- In order to maximize its impact, the VSL program barriers to knowledge access and dissemination. national trainings as well as the addition of new journals stan and Tajikistan to establish national Virtual Science develops customized solutions following extensive consul- Launched in 2006, the Iraq Virtual Science Library and books to the system. The VSL program continues to Libraries in each country that responds to the needs and tation with local stakeholders—including national govern- (IVSL) provides Iraqi scientists and students with full-text hold consultations and workshops with the support of priorities in each of their research communities. As with ments, universities and research institutions. The program access to more than 12,000 scientific journals from major implementing partners. This ensures that users can benefit previous VSL programs, CRDF Global will comprehensively also provides direct support and training to ensure effec- publishers encompassing more than 10.6 million research from the system by using it to write successful funding support access to international research, the communica- tive usage of the systems it establishes. This collaborative articles. The IVSL also provides more than 34,000 electronic proposals, publish their research and build ties with inter- tion of results and the long-term capacity to sustain and approach, combined with a design based on user-friendly, books and over two million conference proceedings. national researchers. expand the impacts. open-source technology, allows CRDF Global to create The program is now fully sustained following CRDF The Armenia VSL was launched in November 2011 at Virtual Science Libraries that can be managed and sustained Global’s transfer of financing and management to the Iraqi the National Academy of Sciences of Armenia with support by local entities. government in March 2010. The IVSL has continued to from the Armenian Ministry of Education and Science. In 2010 and 2011, the VSL program increased fourfold expand due to the capacity built by CRDF Global in col- The Armenia VSL is the result of a U.S.-Armenian partner- and now includes Virtual Science Libraries in Afghanistan, laboration with partners in Iraq—as of February 2012, it ship involving the U.S. Department of State, CRDF Global, Algeria, Armenia, Iraq and Morocco. These countries have serves 37 Iraqi institutions and 34,000 users. According to Armenia’s Ministry of Education and Science, the State taken advantage of the program’s expertise and technical research in Chemical Scientist, 100% of articles published Science Committee and the National Academy of Sciences 10 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 11 Professional Skills for Scientists and Engineers

BUILDING ENGLISH SKILLS FOR COLLABORATION

The English language is used to bridge communications in the vast international network vital to today’s researcher. Therefore, a basic understanding of English is necessary to maintain relevance in any scientific field. Researchers without the ability to present and discuss one’s research, This page and next page, left: Students in Kazan, Russia participate in English take part in international collaborations or to write and language training. Next page, far right: At an English training in Kazakhstan, includes participating in a mock conference and scientific developing a curriculum in scientific English with Ameri- students are encouraged to work together to build skills and boost confidence. read scientific papers have difficulty fully developing their poster session, where participants present their own work can counterparts. potential. ings for research students, scientists and educators through- in English and receive formal feedback. Importantly, all In 2011, CRDF Global organized a specialized English CRDF Global addresses this unique need through Eng- out Eurasia with more than 800 participants. By providing participants sign a “Language Pledge,” establishing an language training in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The program, lish training carefully tailored to research scientists. CRDF English language training specific to the needs of a scientific English-only environment throughout all activities. This which was funded by the U.S. Department of State in Global’s efforts began 10 years ago with the launching of research community, CRDF Global facilitates scientists’ helps raise student confidence and improve overall language conjunction with the National Center for Scientific and a pilot program to better prepare 40 graduate students at access to existing opportunities for conducting scientific proficiency. On average, more than 90% of participants Technical Information of Kazakhstan, trained 25 Kazakh some of Russia’s top research universities as they entered research as well as opening possibilities for outside scien- report an increase in confidence communicating in English scientists and researchers from natural science disciplines. the international scientific community. tific communities to connect with unique partners and new about their scientific research field. CRDF Global also initiated an English language program “Modern research is conducted globally in its com- resources. Over the past two years, CRDF Global has continued for North Korean scientists in July 2011, thanks to a grant mon language, English. In order to collaborate, exchange CRDF Global’s training model employs a combination the important work of science-based English training and from the Henry Luce Foundation. With each new English information, establish relevancy and access opportunities, of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) instructors and has found ways to take these efforts to the next level. In program, CRDF Global is broadening the concept of Eng- today’s scientist requires a command of technical English U.S.-based Ph.D. scientists who collaborate on a curriculum summer 2010, CRDF Global enrolled 64 science students lish trainings to better suit the needs of different audiences relevant to his or her work,” explains CRDF Global Senior specific to the training audience. Formal language instruc- from 20 Russian universities in its ninth annual training. To and tailoring the scope, topic and duration. Program Manager Stuart Politi. tion is then combined with informal activities and technical cultivate locally run programs, a separate, but overlapping, Since the pilot program, CRDF Global has adapted discussions over the program’s duration (typically 10-21 training was also held for 40 university instructors of Eng- variations of the initial model to conduct 16 English train- days). Each participant is also assigned a final project, which lish as a foreign language. The instructors participated in 12 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 13 Iraq Science Engagement Program management skills. Placements are made at universities, private companies and other U.S. institutions. The ISFP has had a tremendous impact on Iraq’s re- REBUILDING searchers and technical professionals, who build working relationships with their U.S. private sector counterparts that A CULTURE OF continue after they return to Iraq. Fellowship alumni use the knowledge gained from their experiences, training, and SCIENCE collaborations to enhance the capacity of the Iraqi science and engineering workforce. The program’s success was the topic of a panel held at

Iraqi scientists and engineers have a crucial role to play in the Polytechnic Institute of New York University in April CRDF Global staff welcome delegates of the Iraq Science Fellowship Program. their country’s reconstruction efforts, particularly in the 2010. CRDF Global joined several U.S. host organizations— infrastructure, economic development and public health McKissack & McKissack, Solar One and the New York a focus on solar, wind and hydraulic power, and explored sectors. CRDF Global and its partners have worked to re- Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders—in global and regional advances as well as opportunities for connect these professionals—many of whom are currently hosting the panel, which explored the challenges of rebuild- using these technologies in Iraq. unemployed or underemployed—with the international Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hussain Al-Shahristani opens the 2011 Re- ing Iraq’s scientific and technological infrastructure. An newable Energy Conference: Supporting Sustainable Development for Iraq. scientific community after decades of isolation. These efforts Iraqi executive and engineer charged with reconstruction have also strengthened local networks and best practice of Iraq’s damaged infrastructure, described the technical, standards, equipping Iraqi scientists and engineers with the Several programs strengthen Iraqi epidemiological professional and societal challenges facing Iraq today. knowledge and ability to address some of Iraq’s most press- capabilities which contribute to combating emerging infec- In 2011 CRDF Global also helped renewable energy ing water and energy needs. tious diseases while promoting biosafety and biosecurity to researchers and officials learn about practical applications CRDF Global has facilitated a broad array of science- protect laboratory workers and the public. Likewise, other and technologies at a conference held in Baghdad. The and technology-based programs throughout Iraq since programs promote chemical safety and security practices event was developed and implemented by CRDF Global in 2004, including serving as a primary implementer of U.S. which help Iraqi chemical facilities develop efficient indus- cooperation with the Iraqi Ministry of Science and Tech- Department of State efforts to support the rebuilding of trial processes and prevent chemical accidents. nology (MoST). Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Dr. Hussain Iraq’s science and technology sectors. The Department of One of the most significant programs implemented Al-Shahristani opened the conference. The participants State sponsors scientific conferences, technical trainings, by CRDF Global is the Iraq Science Fellowship Program included representatives from the U.S. Department of State, fellowship programs and research grant competitions to (ISFP). CRDF Global awards the ISFP fellowship to highly the Iraqi Minister of Science and Technology, and the Iraqi advance Iraqi science and to connect local scientists and qualified Iraqi engineers, chemists and biologists to work Prime Minister’s Office as well as several members of the engineers with their peers abroad, improve public health for three to six months within a host organization in the Iraqi House of Representatives. and enhance safety and security at laboratories and other United States. During their tenure, fellows enrich their The conference focused on practical applications and facilities. scientific knowledge and develop project and program technologies related to the field of renewable energy, with 14 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 15 CRDF Solutions and overseas, including government agencies, universities, research institutions, private foundations, professional so- cieties and for-profit companies. CRDF Global has securely FOSTERING managed more than $300 million in funds on behalf of these clients. LINKAGES In 2010 CRDF Global entered into a strategic partner- ship with Global TechInnovations (GTI)—a for-profit WORLDWIDE professional services company in which CRDF Global is the principal investor—and the United States Industry Coali- tion (USIC). The three organizations have complementary missions and objectives, and CRDF Solutions provides an A series of seminars coordinated by CRDF Solutions promoted conservation and education in the Far East. effective framework for these organizations to work togeth- er to assist companies in meeting their business objectives. ground presence in Russia allowed for effective communi- Meeting today’s research and development (R&D) chal- CRDF Solutions supports the Circumpolar Active Layer Monitoring Under the FOCUS service line, CRDF Global is work- cation and an advanced level of grantee support. lenges requires robust cooperation across borders and (CALM) measurements at a series of remote Arctic sites in Russia. disciplines. Drawing from a history of successfully man- ing with Yale University on several projects with research CRDF Global has also partnered with the Smithsonian aging international scientific exchanges and networks, focuses ranging from HIV prevention to child behavior. Institution’s National Museum of Natural History to help CRDF Solutions has four distinct service lines: CRDF Global developed a suite of services which allows For one project, teams of international collaborators are administer the Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) Rubenstein professionals to overcome many of the burdens inherent in • FOCUS offers financial management and logistical examining linkages between treatment for opiate addiction, Fellowship program initiative. This fellowship program international collaborations. support for international scientific projects. injection drug use and HIV/AIDS. Their work is advancing is a platform for selected young scientists to share their Whether focused on nanotechnology, alternative energy • IMPACT provides flexible support and options—from biomedical knowledge globally while engaging top talent in research with the scientific community and contribute to or infectious diseases, R&D success requires adaptability. financial and administrative logistics to project design, the United States, Ukraine and Russia. the current species database maintained by the EOL. CRDF In September 2010, CRDF Global created CRDF Solutions monitoring, planning and management. In 2011 CRDF Solutions began financial and project Solutions manages individual salary payments, handles all (built upon the former Grant Assistance Program or GAP) management of seed financing programs for information related equipment procurement and other important logis- • LOGIC features customized information technology to better assist clients. CRDF Solutions is a unique suite of technology startups launched by the Microsoft Seed Fund tical support for EOL fellows from Scotland, Italy, Brazil, tools that expedite the grant process. financial, project management and information technology in Russia. The fund, which will invest approximately $10 Colombia, Egypt, and Ecuador, among other countries. services offering organizations support in their collabora- • SPARK builds and facilitates relationships to carry million in at least 100 Russian startup companies over a tive scientific research and educational activities worldwide. ideas from pre-commercial to implementation. These 10-year period, entrusted management of this program to The suite is designed to ensure safe, secure and transparent services are designed to specifically fit the needs of CRDF Solutions due to CRDF Global’s proven track record payments to international recipients, facilitate procurement today’s technology businesses, aspiring entrepreneurs in ensuring safe and secure transfer of funds to project of scientific equipment, manage travel logistics and address and technology investors. recipients, flexible and convenient payment mechanisms, many of the administrative and logistical obstacles to effec- Since 1998, CRDF Global has facilitated the interna- assistance with equipment procurement and management tive international collaboration. tional collaborations of more than 200 clients in the U.S. of other project-related logistics. CRDF Global’s on-the- 16 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 17 Science Diplomacy Participants at CRDF Global’s science diplomacy events our nation’s legacy. The best way for us to address the future underscored the urgent need to expand and deepen links is that we need to invent it.” between the U.S. and foreign scientific communities to In July 2010, CRDF Global organized a briefing for THE VALUE OF advance solutions to common challenges. Panelists called Congressional staff and policy makers which highlighted upon Congress to exercise leadership through greater rec- the fundamental goals of The Global Science Program for SCIENCE DIPLOMACY ognition of science engagement and increased funding for Security, Competitiveness, and Diplomacy Act of 2010 science capacity-building. (H.R. 4801). Introduced by representatives Howard L. “In an era of complex global challenges,” Pickering said, Berman (D-CA) and Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE), the bipar- “science diplomacy is a critical tool for U.S. foreign policy. tisan bill would provide crucial support for research and The opportunity to strengthen that tool and advance our academic collaborations; bridge information gaps through Science diplomacy—a growing movement to better rec- diplomatic goals should not be missed.” online access to scientific journals; allocate resources for ognize the value of international scientific, technological, CRDF Global’s Silicon Valley panel featured scientists the development of science and education infrastructure; and innovation oriented partnerships between and among and political leaders, including CalTech’s Nobel Prize- and provide an organized and supportive framework for nations—expanded in 2010 and 2011. The United States winning President Emeritus Dr. David Baltimore and civilian research partnerships. CRDF Global President and CEO Cathy Campbell moderates a briefing for is highly regarded globally in these fields, and scientists Congressional staff on science engagement for U.S. diplomacy and global former Secretary of Defense William Perry. They observed The event featured members of Congress and a panel of and innovators are well-equipped to serve as diplomats development. that some of the most important work on nuclear security officials from the U.S. Department of State, White House and goodwill ambassadors by doing simply what they do reads “…now is the time to draw upon every tool of U.S. happened far from the negotiating table through unofficial Office of Science and Technology Policy, USAID and the best—collaborating with peers around the world to address power to promote our interests in the world. We should scientific diplomacy. Dr. Siegfried Hecker, former director private sector who discussed the importance of increasing common challenges. make maximum use of a core strength of our country— of the Los Alamos National Laboratory and a member of scientific partnerships. Dr. Gail H. Cassell—vice president Leveraging this diplomatic asset not only makes sense, leadership in science and technology.” CRDF Global’s Advisory Council, described the impor- of scientific affairs and distinguished research scholar for but is an innovative mechanism to meet an array of global Toward this goal, CRDF Global and its partners engaged tance of America’s ability to exert science and technology infectious diseases at Eli Lilly and Company, and also a challenges—including energy, the environment, nonpro- leaders from Capitol Hill, New York City, Houston, and leadership to advance its foreign policy and competitive- member of CRDF Global’s Advisory Council—noted at the liferation, and health and food security. Bringing together Silicon Valley in science diplomacy events and published ness goals. Capitol Hill panel, “Science diplomacy is absolutely critical the world’s top research experts to find solutions to these several news articles and op-eds in 2010 and 2011. Dr. Alex Dehgan, science and technology adviser at the to U.S. competitiveness.” challenges leads to greater security for all. “[While] the U.S. government is off to a good start in U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), de- In February 2010, CRDF Global joined the Partnership leveraging science diplomacy, with 43 bilateral umbrella scribed his agency’s increasing use of science and technolo- for a Secure America (PSA) and the American Association science and technology agreements now in force,” com- gy to transform its development activities around the world for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to launch a cam- mented CRDF Global Advisory Council Chair and former at a CRDF Global panel at the Council on Foreign Relations paign to educate policy makers and citizens about the value U.S. Ambassador Thomas Pickering and Nobel Laureate in New York. “Our security and prosperity as a nation are of science diplomacy and international science engage- Peter Agre in a Baltimore Sun op-ed, “…the White House, inextricably linked to global prosperity and security abroad, ments. Twenty-six leaders from the scientific and foreign the State Department and Congress must do far more to which is why we have a need for science cooperation,” Dr. affairs communities signed a bipartisan statement which bolster science diplomacy.” Dehgan said. “Addressing these shared challenges will be 18 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 19 Science Diplomacy

CRDF Global staff pose with North Korean delegates during a gathering American and North Korean scientists discuss possibilities for collaboration CRDF Global President and CEO Cathy Campbell, pictured right, addresses hosted by the U.S.-DPRK Science Engagement Consortium in Atlanta. at the Bellagio Center in Italy. journalists, pictured left, at a Science Diplomacy bootcamp.

The U.S.-DPRK Science Engagement Consortium Reaching Out to Journalists In 2010 and 2011, CRDF Global was proud to continue non-sensitive areas of potential research collaboration with Realizing that the public’s understanding of science and Johansen; Alex Dehgan, science and technology adviser, serving as secretariat to the U.S.-DPRK (North Korea) the DPRK. science diplomacy is in many ways determined by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); Science Engagement Consortium, composed of AAAS, The Henry Luce Foundation awarded CRDF Global understanding of journalists they follow, CRDF Global David Dickson, founder and editor, SciDev.net and CRDF Global, the Pacific Century Institute (PCI) and SU a generous grant in 2011 to continue the work of hosted a series of Science Diplomacy Boot Camps for Scientists Without Borders Executive Director Shaifali Puri. and Syracuse University (SU). Founded in 2007, the the Consortium and launch capacity-building initiatives in Journalists. The series, which emphasized the domestic and Consortium has launched a series of consultations with the English language training for scientists and a virtual science global impacts of science diplomacy, reached more than DPRK State Academy of Sciences to advance U.S.-DPRK library. In August 2011, three members of CRDF Global 50 journalists in Washington, D.C. and New York City. At research collaborations, including a Nobel-laureate led program staff travelled to Pyongyang with SU officials to each location, CRDF Global worked with local partners, delegation to Pyongyang in 2009 and a reciprocal DPRK undertake an assessment for both initiatives. The Rockefell- including the District of Columbia Science Writers’ delegation visit to Atlanta, Georgia, in February 2011. er Foundation then approved CRDF Global for a confer- Association (DCSWA), Scientists Without Borders, The The Atlanta meeting brought U.S. academic scientists ence grant to hold a meeting for U.S. and DPRK scientific New York Academy of Sciences and Science Writers in New from seven leading universities (Georgia Institute of stakeholders at the foundation’s Bellagio Center in Italy. The York (SWINY). Technology, University of Georgia, Emory University, forum, held in April 2012, provided a foundation for both CRDF Global assembled panels composed of scientists, Stanford University, Johns Hopkins University, University sides to move their respective countries forward in building journalists and others with unique and valuable perspec- of Missouri and SU) to discuss health, agriculture and other long-term scientific engagements. tives. Panelists included journalists Alaa Majeed and Lene 20 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 21 Science Engagement Honoring the Legacy of George Brown OPENING DOORS Each year, CRDF Global presents the George Brown Award In 2010 and 2011, CRDF Global recognized six individuals THROUGH for International Scientific Cooperation to recognize for their scientific, humanitarian, academic and entrepre- those who embody extraordinary vision and leadership neurial achievements. NUCLEAR EDUCATION in advancing international cooperation in science and technology.

As countries around the world pursue civilian nuclear the-shelf solutions is available as well as opportunities to 2010 Honorees 2011 Honorees power programs, they increasingly require a robust work- develop customized support. Dr. Bruce Alberts, editor-in-chief Dr. Craig Barrett, faculty at Thunder- force of technicians, engineers, regulators and operators. In 2011 CRDF Global launched the NEC website, which of Science; professor emeritus at the bird School of Global Management Years of training and education are needed to create re- offers emerging nuclear nations a clearinghouse to seek U.S. University of California, San Francisco; and former chairman of the Intel sponsible workers for the development of a safe and secure institutional expertise in building their civilian nuclear edu- former president, National Academy of Corporation nuclear energy program. To meet this need, CRDF Global cation programs. Here, client nations will find a centralized Sciences; and 2010 U.S. Science Envoy formed the Nuclear Education Consortium (NEC) in 2010 listing of nuclear education resources of NEC members, in consultation with members of the Nuclear Engineering including course offerings, faculty with experience working Department Heads Organization. abroad and top-rated research facilities. U.S. nuclear educa- Dr. Norman Borlaug (posthumous), Dr. Rita Colwell, chairman and presi- As a gateway to leading U.S. educational resources, the tion is internationally known for quality and value, making Nobel Peace Prize awardee and dent of CosmosID; senior advisor to NEC helps develop human resource capacity in countries the NEC website an invaluable resource for nations looking president of the World Food Prize Canon US Life Sciences, Inc.; professor building new nuclear energy programs or expanding exist- for assistance in building nuclear education infrastructure. at University of Maryland at College ing programs. Through this program, CRDF Global, which Park and Johns Hopkins University serves as the NEC Secretariat, offers a single interface to Bloomberg School of Public Health; assist new entrant states, as well as states expanding nuclear and 2011 U.S. Science Envoy power programs, in building local nuclear education capability through access to a growing number of lead- The Honorable Richard Lugar, Ambassador Thomas Pickering, ing U.S. education providers. Assistance available through U.S. Senator for Indiana and the vice chairman of Hills & Company, CRDF Global includes faculty loan or exchange programs, Republican leader of the Foreign International Consultants, and Career department formation and curriculum development, short Relations Committee Ambassador at the U.S. Department courses, mechanisms to provide international students of State with firsthand experience, and much more. Access to off- 22 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 23 Financial Statement 2010 Financial Statement 2011 Consolidated statement of activities for the year ended December 31, 2010* Consolidated statement of activities for the year ended December 31, 2011* Statement of Activities Unrestricted Temporarily Total Statement of Activities Unrestricted Temporarily Total Restricted Restricted Revenues: Revenues: Grants and Contracts $12,124,698 $1,493,227 $13,617,925 Grants and Contracts $17,150,822 $1,935,453 $19,086,275 Solutions Services 1,264,857 – 1,264,857 Solutions Services 1,326,078 – 1,326,078 In-kind Contributions 8,250 – 8,250 In-kind Contributions 1,226,250 – 1,226,250 Interest and Investment Income 1,681,068 16,065 1,697,133 Interest and Investment Income 385,167 64 385,231 Consolidated Subsidiary Income 63,902 – 63,902 Consolidated Subsidiary Income 210,730 – 210,730 Net Assets Released from Restrictions 6,532,427 (6,532,427) – Net Assets Released from Restrictions 4,958,798 (4,958,798) – Total Revenues 21,675,202 (5,023,135) 16,652,067 Total Revenues 25,257,845 (3,023,281) 22,234,564 Expenses: Expenses: Program Expenses: Program Expenses: Centers, Institution Building and Innovation 4,965,155 – 4,965,155 Centers, Institution Building and Innovation 5,861,980 – 5,861,980 Cooperative Research Grants 3,355,747 – 3,355,747 Cooperative Research Grants 4,923,433 – 4,923,433 Nonproliferation 6,167,145 – 6,167,145 Nonproliferation 10,024,405 – 10,024,405 Middle East and North Africa 123,196 – 123,196 Middle East and North Africa 35,453 – 35,453 Other Programs 165,599 – 165,599 Other Programs 354,648 – 354,648 14,776,842 – 14,776,842 21,199,919 – 21,199,919 Solutions Services 1,576,018 – 1,576,018 Solutions Services 1,784,953 – 1,784,953 Total Program Expenses 16,352,860 – 16,352,860 Total Program Expenses 22,984,872 – 22,984,872 General and Administrative Expenses 4,858,470 – 4,858,470 General and Administrative Expenses 2,464,588 – 2,464,588 Fundraising–Development 463,978 – 463,978 Fundraising–Development 655,590 – 655,590 Consolidated Subsidiary 443,869 – 443,869 Consolidated Subsidiary 984,134 – 984,134 Total Expenses 22,119,177 – 22,119,177 Total Expenses 27,089,184 – 27,089,184 Change in Net Assets (443,975) (5,023,135) (5,467,110) Change in Net Assets (1,831,339) (3,023,281) (4,854,620) Net Assets at Beginning of Year 8,504,829 14,761,906 23,266,735 Net Assets at Beginning of Year 8,060,854 9,738,771 17,799,625 Net Assets at End of Year $8,060,854 $9,738,771 $17,799,625 Net Assets at End of Year $6,229,515 $6,715,490 $12,945,005

*The information presented here is drawn from the 2010 consolidated financial statements of CRDF Global and Subsidiary, which were audited by McGladrey *The information presented here is drawn from the 2011 consolidated financial statements of CRDF Global and Subsidiary, which were audited by McGladrey & Pullen, LLP in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and presented to the CRDF Global Board of Directors at its June 2011 meeting. & Pullen, LLP in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and presented to the CRDF Global Board of Directors at its June 2012 meeting. 24 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 25 Executive Staff Locations New Websites Convey Global Mission

Ms. Cathleen A. Campbell CRDF Global Offices Kazakhstan/Central Asia President & CEO 151/115 Corner Radostovets Str. Headquarters Abay Ave. Mr. John Hurley (as of November 2012) Almaty District, Almaty Vice President 1776 Wilson Boulevard, 3rd Floor Republic of Kazakhstan Programs Arlington, Virginia 22209 Tel./Fax.: 7-7172-50-24-05 Tel.: 703-526-9720 Mr. Shawn Wheeler Amman, Jordan Vice President Fax: 703-526-9721 Global Operations and www.crdfglobal.org El-Hassan Science City In 2011 CRDF Global launched its new website— CRDF Global also officially launched microsites for the Program Support Services P.O. Box 1438, Al-Jubaiha Russia/Eurasia www.crdfglobal.org. The new website more fully embodies Nuclear Education Consortium (NEC) and Global Innova- Amman 11941 - Jordan Mr. Stephen S. Wolk Ulitsa Miklukho-Maklaya 16/10 Telephone: 962-6-5344701 CRDF Global’s worldwide brand, collaborative style, pro- tion through Science & Technology (GIST) initiatives: Chief Financial Officer Room 204 grams and services. It provides access to information about • The NEC microsite offers emerging nuclear nations Vice President Moscow 117997, Russia our work for clients, grantees, partners and stakeholders a centralized listing of nuclear education resources, Finance and Administration Tel.: 7-495-662-3717 CRDF Global Subsidiary worldwide. Now a scientist looking for resources on specific including course offerings, faculty with experience Fax: 7-495-662-3716 topics—for example, science diplomacy—can more easily working abroad and top-rated research facilities. www.crdf.ru Global TechInnovations 3 Kapranova Lane, Suite 208 access this information. Visit it here: http://nec.crdfglobal.org/. Ukraine/Eastern Europe 123242, Moscow, Russia • The GIST microsite allows audiences interested in 4 Bogomoltsa Street Tel./fax: 7 (495) 741-0537 global innovation to connect and use the site to col- Office 134-135 [email protected] laborate and share what they are doing. GIST network 01024 Kyiv, Ukraine www.globaltechin.com members may use the website to submit information Tel.: 380-44-253-7223 about their projects, business plans, research and Fax: 380-44-253-4577 technologies. The GIST website also provides robust www.crdf.org.ua content, membership profile management and a digital library. Visit it here: http://gist.crdfglobal.org/.

26 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 27 Board of Directors Advisory Council (as of January 1, 2012) (as of January 1, 2012)

Ambassador James F. Collins Co-Chair Dr. Farouk El-Baz Ms. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker Chair Dr. Siegfried S. Hecker Director and Senior Associate Dr. William Wulf Research Professor and Director Dean Ambassador Thomas R. Pickering Co-Director, Stanford University Center Diplomat in Residence President Emeritus Center for Remote Sensing McGeorge School of Law Vice Chairman for International Security & Cooperation Carnegie Endowment for International Peace National Academy Boston University University of the Pacific Hills & Company Senior Fellow, Freeman Spogli Institute of Engineering Career Ambassador for International Studies Dr. Rita Colwell Dr. Howard Frank Dr. Anne C. Petersen U.S. Department of State Professor (Research), Department of Chairman and President Co-Chair Professor of Management Science Research Professor, Center for Human Management Science and Engineering CosmosID Ms. Dona L. Crawford University of Maryland Growth and Development Mr. Nils Bruzelius Stanford University Professor Associate Director Robert H. Smith School of Business University of Michigan Executive Editor and Vice President Computation for Publications University of Maryland at College Park Dr. Najmedin Meshkati Lawrence Livermore Dr. Irma Gigli Dr. Victor Rabinowitch Environmental Working Group Professor of Civil/Environmental Dr. Loren R. Graham National Laboratory Professor Emerita Senior Vice President (Retired) Engineering and Industrial and Professor of History and Science University of California, San Diego The John D. and Catherine Dr. Gail H. Cassell Systems Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology Secretary University of Texas T. MacArthur Foundation Vice President of Scientific Affairs and University of Southern California Dr. Rodney Nichols Health Science Center, Houston Distinguished Research Scholar for Dr. William C. Harris President Emeritus Dr. Susan Raymond Infectious Diseases Dr. Richard Murphy President and CEO New York Academy of Sciences Dr. John H. Moore Executive Vice President for Research, Eli Lilly and Company President Science Foundation Arizona President Emeritus Evaluation, and Strategic Planning Richard Murphy and Associates, Inc. Treasurer Grove City College Changing Our World Dr. Vinton G. Cerf Mr. Paul Longsworth Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist Dr. Peter Raven Vice President Dr. Gilbert S. Omenn Dr. Hassan Virji Google President Emeritus International Environmental/ Professor of Internal Medicine, Executive Director Missouri Botanical Garden Nuclear Human Genetics and Public Health Global Change System for Analysis, Fluor Corporation Director, Center for Computational Research and Training (START) Medicine and Bioinformatics Dr. Jaleh Daie University of Michigan Managing Partner Aurora Equity

28 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 29 Funders and Clients

As a nonprofit organization, CRDF Global U.S. Government Agencies Event Sponsors Individuals Embassy Partners implements programs and services on U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Recent sponsors of CRDF Global The following individuals contributed to Embassy of the Republic of Armenia behalf of government agencies, private U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention events have included: the CRDF Global George Brown Award Embassy of Azerbaijan foundations, universities, corporations and U.S. Department of Agriculture for International Scientific Cooperation in Embassy of Estonia American Association for the other organizations. CRDF Global thanks the U.S. Department of Defense 2010 and 2011: Embassy of Georgia following funders and clients for their recent Defense Threat Reduction Agency Advancement of Science (AAAS) Embassy of the Republic of Iraq Amgen Cathleen Campbell support. Office of the Secretary of Defense Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan U.S. Department of Energy Arizona State University Dona Crawford Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Foundations, Corporations and Foreign National Nuclear Security Agency Aurora Equity Jaleh Daie and Roger Wyse Embassy of the State of Kuwait Organizations Office of Policy and International Affairs Chevron Corporation Nicholas M. Donofrio Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citibank Farouk El-Baz Embassy of Latvia Carnegie Corporation of New York U.S. Department of State Council on Competitiveness Howard Frank Embassy of Libya Chevron Corporation Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor CresaPartners Robert W. Galvin Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania Golden & Cohen Irma Gigli E. I. DuPont de Nemours and Company Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Embassy of the Republic of Moldova Bureau of International Security Google Malcolm Gillis Embassy of Pakistan King Abdullah University of Science and Technology and Nonproliferation Hills and Company International Vartan Gregorian Embassy of Poland Richard Lounsbery Foundation Bureau of Oceans and International Consultants David Kay Embassy of the State of Qatar IBM Henry Kissinger The Henry Luce Foundation Environmental and Scientific Affairs Embassy of the Russian Federation Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Intel Corporation Paul Longsworth The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur U.S. National Institutes of Health Intercommerz Bank Bruce and Amy Mehlman Embassy of Tajikistan Foundation National Eye Institute Monterey Institute of International Studies Barry Mills Embassy of Ukraine National Academy of Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Gordon E. Moore Embassy of the United Arab Emirates National Institute of Allergy and Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) John Moore Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan Michelin Asia Infectious Diseases The Peter O’Donnell Foundation Rodney Nichols Microsoft National Institute of Environmental Rothwell, Figg, Ernst & Manbeck, PC Gil Omenn and Martha Darling The Skolkovo Foundation Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker Ploughshares Fund Health Sciences In addition to the foreign embassies listed, Ticket to Ride, Inc. Anne C. Petersen National Institute on Drug Abuse CRDF Global gratefully acknowledges the Qatar National Research Foundation TMK Peter G. Peterson The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National continued support of the U.S. embassies Smithsonian Institution University of California, San Francisco Victor Rabinowitch Institute of Child Health and Human in each of the countries in which we work. Development Jim and Marilyn Simons Yale University CRDF Global also thanks the many individual U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration William Wulf and Anita Jones scientists and engineers who volunteer their U.S. National Science Foundation time and expertise for our merit-based review Office of International Science & Engineering Division of Undergraduate Education programs to ensure the quality of the work supported by CRDF Global.

30 CRDF Global Biennial Report 2010–2011 31 We hope you enjoyed reading this biennial report and learning about the local impact of international science collaboration. Please visit us at www.crdfglobal.org.

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