Caribbean Science Foundation
Grooming the next generation of Caribbean science and engineering leaders
Support Caribbean Science
YOU can make a difference in the lives of the people of the Caribbean! Your donation of US dollars today to the Caribbean Science Foundation (CSF) will help support much needed education reform as well as new science and technology projects that will create more and better jobs in the Region.
CSF is a project of the Caribbean Diaspora for Science, Technology, & Innovation (CADSTI). Donations directly support CSF.Below are the projects and activities of the CSF that are in need of support.
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SPISE
The annual Student Program for Innovation in Science and Engineering (SPISE) is an intensive four-week enrichment
residential summer program for promising Caribbean high-school students who are interested in studying and exploring
careers in science and engineering. The goal is to help address the low numbers of Caribbean students pursuing advanced
degrees in science and engineering. The sponsorship cost per student is US$6,000 plus round trip travel to Barbados. Learn more
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Student Internship Program
Summer internships provide 6th form and university students with research experience within a company or academic
laboratory in the U.S. or the Region. Students learn laboratory techniques, conduct experiments,
publish papers from their work, and network with the scientific community. Learn more.
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Caribbean Visionaries Challenge
The CSF is seeking sponsors to join Sagicor in support of the CSF Caribbean Visionaries Challenge. More details about
the existing Sagicor Visionaries Challenge can be found at sagicorvisionaries.com
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Barbados Junior Robotics Camp
The CSF’s Junior Robotics Camp is an annual summer enrichment program for young Barbadian students interested in
robotics. The aim of the day camp is to introduce basic technology and engineering concepts to children between the ages of
9 to 12. For more information click here.
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STEM Teacher Training Project
CSF believes that STEM teacher training is the first and single most important step in changing the culture and attitude
towards STEM in the Region. This program will be carried out as a summer-school program in collaboration with the Caribbean
Academy of Sciences and the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC).
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CaribVenture
CaribVenture is a partnership between the CSF, CADSTI and well-known technology investors, executives and entrepreneurs
in Silicon Valley. Through CaribVenture, the CSF intends to help foster an entrepreneurial culture in the Caribbean and
facilitate the launch and growth of technology-based start-up Caribbean businesses. See more.
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CSF Regional Operations
Regional outreach is carried out principally by the CSF Country Representatives. CSF Reps are appointed in almost every
Caribbean territory. These Reps report on the science, technology and innovation
initiatives in their country to the CSF Board on a periodic basis as well as work closely with CSF headquarters to assist
with achieving the goals of the CSF. Detailed responsibilities of CSF Reps can be found here.
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CADSTI Branch Operations
CADSTI branches are groups of science, engineering and business experts and professionals in the Diaspora who are
interested in giving back by promoting STEM education and technology-based entrepreneurship in the Region. CADSTI has its
headquarters in the Boston area, with active branches in the UK, New England, the US Southeast, Canada and Silicon Valley. Funds are needed specifically for the setup of CADSTI
Branches and the recruitment of volunteers to run the Branches.
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Administrative Support within CSF Headquarters
The work of the CSF is impeded by a shortage of full-time staff. Reliable funding to maintain current staff positions
and to fill additional staff positions is critical for expediting the growth of the organization buy xanax with no prescription while addressing the need
for succession planning.
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Unrestricted General Support
Tax deductable donations by US citizens
For US citizens, who wish their donation to be tax-deductible, please submit your donation via CADSTI-New England, a 501(c)(3) organization, by:
(a) Credit card at
http://cadsti-ne.org/donations.html
or
(b) Check made payable to CADSTI-New England (designate “for SPISE” on the memo line) and mailed to:
CADSTI-New England
15 Huckleberry Rd.
Hopkinton, MA 01748
For general donors
All donors can make their non tax-deductible contribution by credit card using the DONATE button below.
Alternatively, you have the option to make your check payable to the Caribbean Science Foundation in US$ or Barbados dollars, and to mail it to:
Caribbean Science Foundation
CARICOM Research Building
UWI Cave Hill Campus
St. Michael
Barbados
The CSF is a project of the Caribbean Diaspora for Science, Technology, & Innovation (CADSTI).