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Announcements

Grand Challenges ICODA COVID-19 Data Science Grants Awarded
Jul 29, 2021
Grand Challenges Initiatives Grants Awarded
Jul 15, 2021
Balance the Equation - A Grand Challenge for Algebra 1 Grants Awarded
Mar 16, 2021
Grand Challenges Initiatives Grants Awarded
Dec 10, 2020

Blog Posts

Why we invest in innovation
Oct 23, 2020
Grand Challenges: Partnerships for Solving Today’s Problems and Tomorrow’s
Oct 19, 2020
For Black and Latino students, and students experiencing poverty, mastering Algebra 1 is the X-Factor
Oct 15, 2020
Remembering Bill Gates Sr., our 'north star'
Sep 17, 2020

Gates Notes (Grand Challenges)

Grand Challenges-related posts from the blog of Bill Gates

The next epidemic is coming. Here's how we can make sure we're ready
Apr 27, 2018
Why Our Foundation Takes On Grand Challenges
Oct 9, 2014
Why I Gave My Blood to Defeat Dengue
Apr 25, 2014
National Academy of Sciences: Using the Power of Science to Improve Lives
Apr 28, 2013

Video Retrospectives

Historical narratives across the Grand Challenges family of initiatives

Grand Challenges 2018
Oct 16, 2018
Grand Challenges - The First Ten Years
Oct 6, 2014
Introduction to Grand Challenges Explorations: May 2013
May 1, 2013
Grand Challenges in Global Health: The First Five Years
Feb 7, 2013

Grand Challenges Explorations Retrospective (2008-2018)

Blog posts highlighting the first 10 years of Grand Challenges Explorations

Grand Challenges in Global Health Retrospective (2005-2015)

Book chapters highlighting the first 10 years of the original Grand Challenges initiative

Introduction (GCGH: 2005-2015)
Jan 2, 2016
Antigen Design (Hill)
Jan 1, 2016
Antigen Design (Kappe)
Jan 1, 2016
Biological Vector Control (Burt)
Jan 1, 2016

Project Videos

Grand Challenges Spotlight Talk IV: Zoleka Ngcete
Oct 29, 2019
Grand Challenges Spotlight Talk II: Moses Alobo
Oct 29, 2019
Grand Challenges Annual Meeting: Tribute to Steve Buchsbaum
Oct 28, 2019
Grand Challenges Spotlight Talk V: Claire Reid
Oct 4, 2017

Project Photos

Grand Challenges Explorations Round 25 and 26 Highlights
Jul 15, 2021
Grand Challenges Initiatives Highlights - December 2020
Dec 10, 2020
Grand Challenges Explorations Round 24 Highlights
May 20, 2020
Grand Challenges Explorations Round 23 Highlights
Dec 4, 2019

Grand Challenges Annual Meeting Videos

Welcome Remarks: Kedest Tesfagiorgis
Oct 19, 2020
Host Country Welcome: Renu Swarup
Oct 19, 2020
Opening Remarks: Harsh Vardhan
Oct 19, 2020
Spotlight: Grand Challenges India
Oct 19, 2020

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