Corporate Sponsors, Past and Present
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Affymetrix
Affymetrix is a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution. By applying the principles of semiconductor technology to the life sciences, Affymetrix develops and commercializes systems that enable scientists to improve quality of life. As a company that relies on technological and scientific innovation, Affymetrix realizes the importance of a solid educational foundation. We therefore contribute to programs that support science and math education, focusing on K-12 students and their teachers. |
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The Amgen Foundation seeks to advance science education; improve patient access to quality care; and strengthen the communities where Amgen staff members live and work. Since 1991, the Foundation has made $70 million in grants to local, regional and national non-profit organizations that impact society in inspiring and innovative ways. It has also supported disaster relief efforts both domestically and internationally. |
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Applied Biosystems, Inc.
Applied Biosystems serves the life science industry and research community by developing and marketing instrument-based systems, consumables, software, and services. Customers use these tools to analyze nucleic acids, small molecules, and proteins to make scientific discoveries and develop new pharmaceuticals. Applied Biosystems’ products also serve the needs of markets outside of life science research, including human identity testing, biosecurity, and quality and safety testing. AB's corporate giving philosophy focuses on improving the human condition by concentrating philanthropic support in the areas of science, higher education, health care and community outreach. |
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The Genentech Foundation for Biomedical Sciences
The Genentech Foundation for Biomedical Sciences is an independent, nonprofit organization that supports biomedical education and research in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Foundation supports educational programs at junior high and high schools, colleges and universities, museums, and community organizations that foster science education for underrepresented minorities and underprivileged groups, and other relevant community outreach. |
| The Robert Brownlee Foundation
Grants are made to organizations that provide hands-on, interactive, natural science programs and activites for pre-college youth. |
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San José State University College of Science The College of Science (CoS) transforms its majors into qualified science professionals for a global and regional Silicon Valley work force, and prepares them for advanced (graduate) training and life-long learning. Core science education is provided for engineers, health care professionals, K-12 teachers, and other technical fields, as well as basic mathematics and science skills to students in non-science majors. Our students are instilled with a general awareness of science and technology, necessary to be an informed citizen in our highly technical, culturally diverse society. SJSU currently hosts the operations of BABEC with office for staff, lab for development, and storage of reagents and equipment. |