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Voices Today for Change Tomorrow Endowed Scholarship Fund

November 2022 marked the 50th anniversary of the end of one of the most notorious public health and medical ethics violations in U.S. history: the United States Public Health Service (USPHS) Study of Untreated Syphilis at Tuskegee and Macon County, Alabama, 1932-1972. In this study, 625 Black men were denied treatment while being observed as their illness progressed, despite curative medical therapy being readily available and the standard of care. In recognition of the gravity of this anniversary, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) collaborated with Voices For Our Fathers Legacy Foundation, a nonprofit membership organization comprised of descendants of the individuals in the study; renowned historians and senior government officials to present: Recognition, Remembrance, and Reflection: The Untreated Syphilis Study at Tuskegee and Macon County. The program examined the pervasive and ongoing effects of the study and CDC’s continuing role in addressing racism as a public health threat.

To honor the memory and lives of the victims of the study, the CDC Foundation aims to raise $5 million for the Voices Today for Change Tomorrow Scholarship Fund. This fund will provide annual merit scholarships to the descendants of the study participants and offer administrative support to the Voices For Our Fathers Legacy Foundation. Recipients of the scholarships will be encouraged, but not required, to attend historically Black colleges or universities. With this fund, the CDC Foundation honors the legacy of the men in the USPHS Study of Untreated Syphilis and supports their descendants in building change. These scholarships are intended to amplify the voices of the next generation, allowing them to honor the life experiences of their ancestors while pursuing innovative solutions across their fields of study.

The CDC Foundation welcomes individuals and funding partners to join us in building an endowed fund to support future generations of study descendants. To make a gift online, visit our donation page to support this important work. Please contact Helene Erenberg to discuss ways we can partner together on this important legacy scholarship program. 

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 Voices Today for Change Tomorrow Endowed Scholarship Fund
Voices Today for Change Tomorrow Endowed Scholarship Fund
United States of America
To provide annual merit scholarships to descendants of the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) Study of Untreated Syphilis at Tuskegee and Macon County, AL, 1932–1972 and to provide administrative support as needed for the Voices for Our Fathers Legacy Foundation and the scholarship program.
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Oz Nelson Public Health Academy Endowed Fund

The Oz Nelson Public Health Academy Endowed Fund, established in memory of Kent C. "Oz" Nelson, honors his unwavering commitment to youth development and public health leadership by expanding and enhancing the David J. Sencer CDC Museum Public Health Academy for youth.

With the demand for public health workers at an all-time high, investing in the development pipeline of the public health workforce, beginning with adolescent youth, is essential to protecting and improving health. A diverse, well-trained and competent public health workforce is the cornerstone to building a stronger healthcare system and healthier, more resilient communities. 

The CDC Museum Public Health Academy (PHA) features STEM-based educational programs that offer experiential in-person and online learning experiences for high school students. Many of the PHA's programs provide opportunities for youth to engage with volunteer Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) subject matter experts in various capacities. The PHA's compelling career-oriented content introduces young minds to the possibilities of a career in public health. It stands as the only free, easily accessible public health education program for high school students, however, due to limited resources, the program struggles to meet the growing demand from students. Current PHA program components include:

  • Disease Detective Camp: In-person summer program for high school juniors and seniors over two week-long sessions, simulating the epidemiologic, laboratory and public affairs work of CDC employees during a mock outbreak investigation.
  • PHA Online Summer Course: Virtual academic summer experience allowing high school students to engage in a web-based course with topics ranging from public health interventions to global health to emergency preparedness and more. 
  • Teen Newsletter: Newsletter introducing teens to population health concerns studied by CDC and featuring additional highlights such as behind-the-scenes views of historical items from the CDC Museum Collection and live Teen Talks featuring CDC experts.
  • STEM Lessons for Educators: Free teacher resources to educate students about public health through the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), offering inquiry-based, hands-on activities for middle or high school students.

In celebration and memory of Oz Nelson, your contribution will help the CDC Foundation to establish a $2.5 million endowment to expand and enhance the David J. Sencer CDC Museum Public Health Academy for youth.

Make a gift that has lasting impact. To support this important program, visit cdcf.link/PHAcademyFund


“It is so amazing seeing my experience come full circle. The CDC Disease Detective Camp altered the trajectory of my career! Thank you!"

– 2014 DDC participant, CDC data scientist


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Oz Nelson speaks at a CDC Foundation event
Kent "Oz" Nelson was deeply committed to youth development and public health leadership.
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The CDC Museum Public Health Academy
High school students learn about science and public health.
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Oz Nelson speaks at a CDC Foundation event
Oz Nelson Public Health Academy Endowed Fund
United States of America
To establish a $2.5 million endowment to expand and enhance the David J. Sencer CDC Museum Public Health Academy for youth.
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Roger I. Glass Award for Excellence in Global Health Research

The Roger I. Glass Award for Excellence in Global Health Research honors Dr. Glass for his outstanding contributions to global health and research and for his commitment to training the next generation of researchers in global health. Dr. Glass has led a decorated career as the longest serving director of the Fogarty International Center at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and associate director for global health at NIH. Notably, he served for 30 years as a medical epidemiologist and virologist at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), where he trained more than 60 Epidemic Intelligence Service Officers and postdocs, setting them on a path to work on significant global public health issues. He has always believed that training young investigators with research and leadership skills could provide them a strong background in science to solve some of today’s most compelling global health problems. 

The Emerging and Established Researcher Awards will be given annually to honor a career dedicated to global health research and capacity building, underscoring Dr. Roger I. Glass’ fundamental belief in the value of global health partnerships to support innovations that will improve the health and well-being of persons throughout the world. The early career Emerging Researcher Award will honor novel contributions by a CDC permanent full-time employee who has or will lead to a significant improvement in global health outcomes. The Established Researcher Award will recognize an outstanding leader in global health, whose research and its implementation through programs has saved lives and improved the health and well-being of people living in low -and middle -income countries.  

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Roger I. Glass Award for Excellence in Global Health Research
United States of America
To honor Dr. Roger Glass for his commitment to global health research and capacity building. Awards will be presented annually to recognize two individuals for their outstanding contributions to research for improving the health and well-being of persons throughout the world and especially those living in low- and middle-income countries.
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Katherine Lyon Daniel Award for Integrity in Communication

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) mission and vision have always rested on the communication of accurate scientific information to benefit the public's health, in the United States and around the world. CDC's communication principles include the importance of science-based, timely, accurate, respectful, credible and consistent information.

The Katherine Lyon Daniel Award for Integrity in Communication honors the work of Katherine Lyon Daniel, PhD, who led various communications and leadership functions for CDC, including associate director of communication and deputy associate director of communication. She also served as deputy director for the National Center for Health Marketing and was associate deputy director for Public Health Service and Implementation Science. This award developed in honor of her retirement will be given annually to one mid- to senior-level CDC employee who has demonstrated integrity consistent with the CDC communication principles, often applied in challenging, high-pressure or emergency situations. This award will be announced at the annual CDC Honor Awards ceremony.


“The best communication is aligned with principle and delivered with compassion. Doing the right thing with kindness, empathy and a sense of humor, has always been my goal. The CDC Foundation, with its trusted voice and spirit of supporting the stories of public health on the front lines, is a great partner for this recognition of integrity in communication. I am so pleased to work with them on this award for CDC employees who embody these values.”

– Katherine Lyon Daniel, PhD


 

JOIN OUR CROWDFUNDING CAMPAIGN TO HONOR KATHERINE LYON DANIEL, PhD

Katherine Lyon Daniel, PhD

Your contribution will enable the CDC Foundation to award the Katherine Lyon Daniel Award for Integrity in Communication to a CDC employee who has demonstrated integrity consistent with the CDC's communication principles, often applied in challenging, high-pressure or emergency situations. 

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Katherine Lyon Daniel Award for Integrity in Communication
Global
United States of America
To recognize a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee who has demonstrated integrity consistent with CDC communication principles, often applied in challenging, high-pressure or emergency situations.
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Peggy, Paul and Ray Gangarosa Fund for the Study of Harmful Products

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Endowed and Restricted Funds
United States of America
Endowed fund to support College of Charleston students' practicum experiences supervised by CDC scientists in the furtherance of their career development and in support of CDC-led initiatives to studies of harmful products of all kinds.
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