Supporters

Wonderfest is a non-profit educational corporation dedicated to enlarging the notion of “scientific community” through science popularization. Revenues originate from the good will of forward thinking individuals and institutions dedicated to the spread of the scientific outlook.

The Harold F. & Suzanne D. Falk Foundation

for very helpful support of Wonderfest, in general; with special thanks to Kelly Fehr.
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The Krambo Corporation

for its continuing support — in word and in deed — of Wonderfest’s overall mission; with special thanks to the entire Douglas & Raymonde Kramlich family.
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for its ongoing support of Wonderfest, particularly in the person of Eric Yao, Wonderfest Wizard.
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for its support of Wonderfest’s “Massometer” project and its kind lending of science equipment for use in Radical Physics; with special thanks to PASCO president Paul Stokstad.
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Thanks, too, to the Stanford Chemistry Department — and especially Professor Richard Zare — for awarding the Wonderfest founder the title of “visiting scholar.”

Institutional Supporters:

	Stanford University www.stanford.edu/dept/chemistry/ The Stanford Chemistry Department often co-sponsors Wonderfest events. Special thanks to Richard Zare, Ed Caron, and Barbara March.
	UC Berkeley http://www.physics.berkeley.edu/ The Berkeley Physics Department offers crucial logistical support for UC-related events. Special thanks to Chris McKee, Frances Hellman, Carol Dudley, and Maria Hjelm.
	The Planetary Society http://planetary.org/ The Planetary Society and Wonderfest share the goal of continued planetary exploration and the search for life in the cosmos. Much gratitude to the Society for helping to spread the word about Wonderfest.
	Marin Science Seminar http://www.marinscienceseminar.com/ The Science Seminar is a one-hour lecture presentation (with a question and answer period) designed for high school students in the San Rafael High School District, but open to all interested Marin teenagers, educators, and their families. Seminar speakers are scientists, mathematicians, engineers, physicians, and computer programmers with relevant degree and public speaking experience. Wonderfest collaborates with MSS to find good speakers and to enlarge the Marin audience for science exploration — thus enhancing the concept of “scientific community” in the North Bay. …With great thanks to MSS founder and driving force Alfia Wallace.
	Mt. Tam Astronomy Program http://mttam.net/astronomy.html Explore the Wonders of the Universe MTAP is an educational program designed to give the general public and students of all ages a better understanding of our universe by hearing about current theories and discoveries followed by an opportunity to observe through telescopes. Wonderfest and MTAP collaborate to present science speakers — principally astronomers and physicists — for the enlightenment and intellectual thrill of the general public. …With big thanks to MTAP creator and guiding light, Tinka Ross.
	Bay Area Skeptics http://www.baskeptics.org/ BAS encourages rational thought and critical thinking through the use of scientific methods. BAS interest is particularly drawn to claims of the paranormal, pseudoscience, and untested or poorly tested medical and psychotherapeutic practices. Wonderfest is grateful to the BAS Board of Directors — in particular to its President Genie Scott.
Ask a Scientist http://www.askascientistsf.com/ AaS, the first science cafe in San Francisco, collaborates with Wonderfest to produce many public events. Wonderfest is especially indebted to AaS founder Juliana Galin.
California Institute of Integral Studies http://www.ciis.edu Wonderfest is grateful to CIIS for providing access to Namaste Hall, an outstanding venue for science presentations in the heart of San Francisco. With special appreciation to Deirdre Visser.