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National Geographic Society Launches the Wildlife Intelligence Project

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society announced today the launch of the Wildlife Intelligence Project, an initiative that will fund and follow three National Geographic Explorers as they embark on animal cognition and behavior research that will potentially adapt how humans view, interact and connect with wildlife.

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  • Inspired by Dr. Jane Goodall and the Templeton Prize, the research initiative will support three National Geographic Explorers as they seek to uncover critical insights into animal behavior
    WASHINGTON, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Geographic Society announced today the launch of the Wildlife Intelligence Project , an initiative that will fund and follow three National Geographic Explorers as they embark on animal cognition and behavior research that will potentially adapt how humans view, interact and connect with wildlife.
  • "We are proud to launch the Wildlife Intelligence Project and to support and empower the next generation of scientists committed to furthering Dr. Goodall's legacy of inspiring people to take action to protect the wonder of our world," said Ian Miller, Chief Scientist and Innovation Officer, National Geographic Society.
  • We are pleased to be partnering with the National Geographic Society on the Wildlife Intelligence Project and look forward to seeing what new insights we can gain."
  • The work being done by the recipients of the Wildlife Intelligence Project is essential to developing a better understanding of human-animal behavior and the healthy functioning of our planet.

Dr. Frank Wilczek Receives 2022 Templeton Prize

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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As the 2022 Templeton Prize laureate, Dr. Wilczek will participate in several virtual and in-person events, including a 2022 Templeton Prize event in the fall, where he will deliver a Templeton Prize lecture.

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  • As the 2022 Templeton Prize laureate, Dr. Wilczek will participate in several virtual and in-person events, including a 2022 Templeton Prize event in the fall, where he will deliver a Templeton Prize lecture.
  • More information on Dr. Frank Wilczek, his statement on accepting the Prize, a statement by Heather Templeton Dill on the awarding of the Prize, and information on the 51 previous Templeton Prize Laureates, are available at www.templetonprize.org/2022
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  • Watch and embed a video featuring Dr. Frank Wilczek on the Templeton Prize YouTube channel , where you will find additional videos with information on the Templeton Prize.
  • The Templeton Prize is awarded by the three Templeton philanthropies: the John Templeton Foundation, based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and by the Templeton World Charity Foundation and Templeton Religion Trust, based in Nassau, The Bahamas.