LAUER FOUNDATION
FOR PALEONTOLOGY, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
A 501(c)(3) foundation
WHAT WE DO
Curate, Collaborate, Outreach
The Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education (PSE) acquires, curates and provides permanent access to the Foundation’s collections of scientifically important paleontological specimens. These collections are made available to the international scientific community for the purposes of scientific research, publication and exhibition opportunities.
The Lauer Foundation PSE also utilizes the collections to provide unique educational outreach opportunities to area schools, museums and the community for customized hands-on programs in geology and paleontology. Lastly, the Foundation continues to provide a long-standing cultural awareness program based upon experiences in Africa for multicultural diversity day programs, complimenting existing school curriculums while advancing knowledge and sparking curiosity.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Collection & Curation
Research & Collaborations
Outreach & Exhibits
WHO WE ARE
The Lauer Foundation for Paleontology, Science and Education is an independent operating foundation, governed by a corporate Board of Directors. The Foundation is registered as a 501 (c)(3) not for profit organization with the U.S. Government and the State of Illinois.
The Lauer Foundation PSE, and not any individual, owns all specimens. The Lauer Foundation PSE collections will be deposited to a museum or public depository, of the Board of Directors choice, to ensure continued permanent access to the Foundation collections by the scientific community.
THE LAUER FOUNDATION PSE ENCOURAGES THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE BY PROVIDING THE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY ACCESS TO THE COLLECTIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLABORATION, RESEARCH AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES.
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