The Netherland-America Foundation
Announces Grant from the Golden Fleece Foundation
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The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) announces a four-year agreement with the Curaçao-based Golden Fleece Foundation (GFF) to fund up to 50 Dutch and American interns per year for the next four years in support of the NAF’s internship programs, Dutch2USA and USA2Holland.
These programs provide grants to high-achieving, low-income Dutch and American students to pursue international internships. Since its inception in 2017, 74 students have completed their internships in areas of medicine, neuroscience, biotechnology, environmental strategies, machine learning, fashion, and business. More than 32 students will complete internships in 2023. Examples of institutions where students have interned at include the MIT Koch Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Princeton University, University of California, Columbia University, and GATT Technologies.
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Meet the Fellows
A conversation with Dr. Manon Cox and Ellen Minkin
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Dr. Manon Cox
Founder and CEO, NextWaveBio
NAF Board Member and Education Committee Member
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Ellen Minkin
NAF-Fulbright Fellow 2022-23
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Twelve students have been selected to receive the NAF-Fulbright award for the 2022-23 school year, for study and research in a variety of topics, from water management to pediatric cancer to filmmaking. During this Women's History Month, NAF-Fulbright Fellow Ellen Minkin spoke with Dr. Manon Cox, a Board and Education Committee Member at the NAF.
Ellen Minkin received her Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California in 2022, majoring in Global Health. Her research focus, "Evaluating the Effectiveness of Primary School Sexual Education," is being conducted at Rutgers Netherlands.
Dr. Manon M.J. Cox is the founder and CEO of NextWaveBio, a biotechnology company in East Haven, Connecticut, as well as director of Vaxxas, a scientific development for vaccinations. Dr. Cox holds a Doctorate from the University of Wageningen, received her MBA with distinction from the University of Nijenrode and the University of Rochester, and holds a Doctorandus degree in Molecular Biology, Genetics, and Biochemistry from the University of Nijmegen. Dr. Cox is a member of the NAF's Education Committee and served as chair of the Committee from 2017-2021.
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Friends Funds Update
Erasmus University Rotterdam
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NAF Podcast Bridging Worlds
Episode 10: Move Fast and Go East!
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In 2022 the US ranked second and The Netherlands ranked fifth on the Global Innovation Index (GII). As the start-up and scale-up scene on the East coast is growing more Dutch, our latest podcast spotlights the need for diverse teams.
In this last episode of Season 1 of NAF podcast Bridging Worlds, listen to Laila Frank's interview with two prize-winning CEOs - Josefien Groot from Qlayers and Remcro Treuren from Webinargeek. And, Barry Nieuwenhuijs, Deputy Consul General at the Dutch Consulate in NYC, explains why women in business and start-ups/scale-ups are a Dutch priority. Finally, NAF Chair Andy Bender talks about the NAF supporting young Dutch entrepreneurs in the US.
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March in the Netherlands
NAF Connection, Seminar, and the Gala
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This month is filled with events in The Netherlands! Please join us in-person for three events: NAF Connection on March 17, where you have a chance to meet our NAF-Fulbright Fellows, the NAF Seminar on March 29th, where nobel-prize winner Professor Guido Imbens will speak on machine learning and AI, and of course, the Netherland-America Friendship Gala in Rotterdam! |
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Fri, Mar 17, 2023 7:00 PM CET
The NAF Connection (Amsterdam)
Van Puffelen,
Amsterdam
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Wed, Mar 29, 2023 8:00 PM CET
Seminar with Professor Guido Imbens: Machine Learning and AI
CIC Rotterdam,
Rotterdam
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Netherland-America Friendship Gala
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Netherland-America Friendship Gala 2023, a stylish black-tie dinner, will take place on the SS Rotterdam, the former ocean liner of the Holland America Line, now moored in the port of Rotterdam. A place filled with history. For centuries, the Dutch started their journey to the United States here. For many Americans, it was here they set foot, making their personal connection between the two countries.
This third edition of the NAF Gala will continue to celebrate Dutch-American relations and add to their personal ties of friendship. The NAF Royal Patrons, HRH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands and Professor Pieter van Vollenhoven will attend the gala.
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2023 Ambassadors' Awards Dinner
Washington, D.C.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Mayflower Hotel
Washington, D.C.
The Ambassadors' Awards, established in 1991 and named after former U.S. ambassadors to the Netherlands, recognize a person’s outstanding professional accomplishments in either the commercial, cultural, or political field in the United States or the Netherlands, and individuals who have markedly served to strengthen relations between the two countries. During the night we will honor three individuals with the following:
The Ambassador K. Terry Dornbush Award
The Ambassador J. William Middendorf II Award
The Ambassador C. Howard Wilkins, Jr. Award
Join us on May 24 as we once again recognize those who have made strong contributions to Dutch-American relations. More details on awardees to follow.
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Ways to Give:
Planned Giving Through Charitable Gift Annuities
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Individuals over 65 years old who want to support the Netherland-America Foundation can do so while simultaneously create a dependable source of fixed income or themselves in the retirement years by creating a charitable gift annuity.
Gift annuities are funded with a one-time major gift of cash, IRA assets, securities or appreciated property. Based on a donor’s age at the time of the gift, a fixed monthly payout is sent for the rest of your life. At the end of your life, the NAF receives the remainder of the gift. Charitable gift annuities can be set up as an individual or as a couple.
In establishing a charitable gift annuity:
- You receive fixed, steady income for life from the annuity account
- Part of the income is tax-free
- The remainder of annuity funds is gifted to NAF
For more information about the benefits of setting up a charitable gift annuity or other planned giving vehicles, please contact your financial advisor or Laura Rosenthal, NAF Development Manager, at lrosenthal@thenaf.org. |
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Happening in Our Chapters:
In-person and virtual events across the United States
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Thu, Mar 16, 2023 7:00 PM EST
NAF-Biz: ChatGPT, what?!
Dentons,
New York
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On March 16, join us for a mind-blowing experience as NAF-Biz takes you on a journey to explore the cutting-edge technology of ChatGPT and its impact on various industries and global business.
Not only will you learn about the latest advancements in AI, but you'll also have the opportunity to network with experts in the field and gain valuable insights into the future of AI and how this may impact your life.
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Wed, Mar 22, 2023 4:00 PM EST
NAF Boston Chapter Virtual Speaker Series: International Trade & CFIUS
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Are you involved in international trade? Is your company looking to raise financing from foreign investors? Are you a Dutch or other foreign investor looking to invest in a U.S. business? Are you a Dutch or other foreign company looking to acquire a U.S. business, or a U.S. business looking for foreign purchasers?
Join the NAF Boston Chapter on March 22 to learn about the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and its impact on U.S. companies looking to raise financing from, or enter into, M&A transactions with foreign investors and purchasers.
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Thu, March 23, 2023 12:00 PM EDT
Knowledge Exchange in Water
Zoom Webinar
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Nearly 20 years ago, Hurricane Katrina pummeled New Orleans and other parts of the American Southeast. In response, the Netherland-America Foundation started a water management program to allow American students to study water and flood management at TU Delft through a NAF-Fulbright Watermangement Fellowship.
Fast forward to 2023, and many of the Watermanagement Fellows have thriving careers the water management space. What did these students learn, and how have they been able to enact change since? Hear from them as they discuss the knowledge exchange of water between cultures.
Moderated by Dr. Raha Hakimdavar, CEO at Zyon Space, panelists include:
- Alissa Albrecht, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Aria Hamann Duncan, Earth System Science PhD Candidate at Stanford University
- Maddie Keefer, Tetra Tech
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Fri, Mar 24, 2023 4:00 PM EST
Vermeer’s Secrets Revealed
George Washington University- Corcoran Hall,
Washington
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Only about 35 paintings by Johannes Vermeer are known today. The National Gallery owns four works by or attributed to this beloved 17th-century Dutch artist: Woman Holding a Balance, A Lady Writing, Girl with the Red Hat, and Girl with a Flute. For decades, conservators, scientists, and curators at the National Gallery have conducted research into this quartet of paintings as well as two enigmatic works that are now considered to be 20th-century forgeries.
Dr. Betsy Wieseman, Curator and Head of the Department of Northern European Paintings at the National Gallery of Art, will tell us how imaging technology and microscopic examination have served to illuminate—and sometimes revolutionize—our understanding of how Vermeer achieved the compelling effects of his paintings’ light-filled moments of quiet solitude.
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Fri, Apr 28, 2023 5:30 PM EST
The NAF Connection (New York City)
Rabobank,
New York
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All are welcome! Join us at the NAF Connection on April 28, an annual tradition at the NAF where local members and donors can meet the current students and interns involved with the various programs at the NAF. |
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Sat, April 29, 2023 12:00 PM PDT
San Francisco King's Day
Murphy Windmill, Golden Gate Park
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Come join us for SF King’s Day in Golden Gate Park at the Murphy Windmill to celebrate Dutch culture and traditions, including traditional Dutch games, a flea market, Dutch food, beer, music & more! |
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Save the Date!
NL in NY: Celebrating the Dutch Startup & Scaleup Community
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NL in NY: Celebrating the Dutch Start-up and Scale-up Community
Wednesday, June 21, 2023
4:00-8:00 pm EDT
New York City
Following last year’s inaugural edition, the Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) and the Consulate General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in New York (NL CGNY) will again organize their annual NLinNY startup community event.
Join us in person at citizenM’s cloudM rooftop on the Bowery for networking, inspiration and to celebrate innovation/impact/brilliant pivots over drinks and bites. This inclusive community of entrepreneurs at an exclusive location makes this an evening not to be missed and is intended for start-up and scaleup founders and executives.
In addition, a portion of the tickets will be made available for start-up and tech ecosystem partners, and service providers. More information to follow. Invite-only tickets will be on sale soon.
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As a member of the Netherland-America Foundation, you’re part of a premier community of leaders in the cultural, business, and political sectors with access to our network across the Dutch American community.
JOIN TODAY to help support the many programs and activities of the NAF and connect to your local NAF chapter.
If you are a current member of the NAF and wish to renew your membership, please click here.
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The Netherland-America Foundation
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