Jan 3rd, 2009 · Modeled after a successful program in Venezuela, the Baltimore Symphony's OrchKids program aims to build an orchestra and enrich young lives. BSO conductor Marin Alsop contributed funding, passing along $100,000 from her MacArthur "genius grant."
Sep 23rd, 2008 · In the latest round of what are often called "Genius" grants, the MacArthur Foundation has just named 25 new fellows (each receiving a $500,000 award), including violinist Leila Josefowicz, writer Alex Ross, saxophonist Miguel Zenon, and sound artist and instrument inventor Walter Kitundu.
Sep 23rd, 2008 · On Tuesday, 25 people won this year's MacArthur awards, also known as the "genius grant." Two of them — a neurobiologist who investigates smell and a sound artist who builds instruments — discuss how they find novel solutions.
Jun 2nd, 2008 · The L.A.P.D. and FBI have teamed up to target the gang stronghold in a Los Angeles park. Federal agents are able to pay more for informants and provide more intelligence surveillance and wiretaps — resulting in fewer murders.
Sep 25th, 2007 · The John D. And Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation has announced 24 "Genius Grants" of $500,000 each. Robert Siegel talks with four of the winners: spider silk biologist Cheryl Hayashi; Yoky Matsuoka, leader in the field of neurorobotics; Dr. Linda Cooper, who studied how race, ethnicity and gender influence the doctor/patient relationship; and classically trained vocalist Dawn Upshaw.
Sep 25th, 2007 · Soprano Dawn Upshaw is an equal-opportunity vocalist. From Bach to Broadway to today's composers, her creative approach to vocal music and her solid technique have earned her a 2007 MacArthur "genius" grant.
Sep 25th, 2007 · Psychiatrist Jonathan Shay, who uses tales from Homer's Odyssey in work with combat veterans, is one of 24 recipients of this year's MacArthur "genius grants," which honor innovative minds.
Sep 21st, 2005 · The MacArthur Fellows Program has selected the recipients of its 2005 grants, given for "exceptional merit and promise." Among them is economist Kevin Murphy, who explains the way the world works through economic theories.