The Amgen Foundation seeks to advance excellence in science education to inspire the next generation of innovators, and invest in strengthening communities where Amgen staff members live and work. To date, the Foundation has contributed more than $350 million, including to online learning platforms such as LabXchange and Khan Academy.

Amgen Foundation

Thousand Oaks, United States of America
Non-profit organization
Established : 1990
Education and COVID-19 Response

https://www.amgeninspires.com/

Objectives
Support the equitable continuation of learning
During the COVID-19 pandemic
Ensure a full and fair return to education
Following the pandemic
Strengthen learning systems
For the future
Flagship
Teachers
Supporting and empowering educators

Through our support of LabXchange, the Amgen Foundation aims to empower teachers and students to learn, share, and collaborate in science across the world.

Regional Focus

Global

Commitment

The Amgen Foundation seeks to advance excellence in science education to inspire the next generation of innovators, and invest in strengthening communities where Amgen staff members live and work.

The Foundation, operating since 1991, is an integral component of Amgen’s commitment to dramatically improve people’s lives. The Foundation is the principal channel for Amgen’s corporate philanthropy. To date, the Foundation has contributed more than $350 million to local, regional and international nonprofit organizations that reflect Amgen’s core values and complement the company’s dedication to impacting lives in inspiring and innovative ways.

The Foundation places a strong emphasis on strengthening science education and is committed to investing in meaningful, evidence-based initiatives that make a difference at the local, national, and international levels. To that end, the Amgen Foundation has contributed $200 million to advancing science education programming globally, including as the funder of LabXchange with Harvard and as the Biology Partner of Khan Academy.
To learn more, please visit https://wwwext.amgen.com/responsibility/amgen-foundation or https://www.amgeninspires.com/.

Action areas

Learner Wellbeing

Learning opportunities

Digital Learning Content

Digitize curriculum
Establish and expand repositories of learning resources
Develop or provide free and contextually appropriate learning content
Build or strengthen learning platforms
Create or enable access to teacher training resources

Capacity Development

Capacity development to support distance learning
Capacity development to support and provide training to teaching staff
Contacts

Primary Contact

Ms. Ashley Young

Science Education Program Manager

Senior Contact

Mr. Scott Heimlich

Vice President