Astera Institute Profile Banner
Astera Institute Profile
Astera Institute

@AsteraInstitute

3,489
Followers
14
Following
0
Media
67
Statuses

We empower visionary, high-leverage science and technology projects with the capacity to create transformative progress for human civilization.

Joined December 2020
Don't wanna be here? Send us removal request.
Pinned Tweet
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
10 months
We are launching two new opportunities in Science: a Science EIR program & a Request for Ideas. Help us think scientifically about how to solve bottlenecks in publishing. Please spread the word!
10
32
66
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
3 years
We’re hiring for Rejuvenome (aging), Obelisk (AI), Astera VC and researcher roles.
4
11
49
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
1 month
We’re excited to announce @catehall is joining us as Executive Director! Cate’s background ranges from law to professional poker to biotech, and we’re excited for her to bring her approach to experimentation, risk, and systems-level thinking to what we’re building.
0
3
48
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
1 year
Some exciting updates from @AsteraInstitute ! Check out our new website for latest on our work in AGI, science, & climate 👇Quick thread on our newest area of growth - evolution of open scientific publishing 📖🧵
6
7
29
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
9 months
Could open public review like the superconductor debate have sped up rigorous evals of ~4.6k journal articles that were retracted in 2022? If you think yes, put (our) money where your mouth is by enabling the experiment
0
4
12
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
2 years
Our latest blog post from #rejuvenome is out now! Thoughts welcome!
0
1
11
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
2 years
Check out our first mathematics initiative!
@wtgowers
Timothy Gowers @wtgowers
2 years
For a long time I have had an interest in automatic theorem proving, and have done a small amount of research in the area. I am happy to say that I will soon be stepping up these efforts, thanks to a generous grant from the Astera Institute. 1/
21
97
690
0
0
11
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
10 months
We are looking for people with the creative vision & technical skills to build new publishing tools to Upgrade Scientific Dialogue. Apply to our first Science Entrepreneur-in-Residence program.
1
3
9
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
10 months
Did you see we launched our first Science EIR program? Do you know any technical people who have the skills to build new publishing tools? Send them here
1
2
8
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
1 year
To shepherd this expanding program at @AsteraInstitute , we’re excited to welcome Michele Weber as our newly appointed Dir of Science w @seemaychou heading strategy. Read about our team:
1
0
6
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
10 months
We are looking for high-agency entrepreneurs and engineers who are ready to make sharing research easier and more interactive.
1
0
6
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
2 years
@SGRodriques @LauraDeming @bettslacroix We are funding some work on this in yeast @DunhamLab
0
0
5
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
7 months
Want to be considered for our Astera Science EIR program in 2023? Submit your materials by November 6. Applications received after the 6th will be reviewed in Q1 of 2024.
0
3
5
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
1 year
And we're off to the races. Our very own Michele Weber and @michael_nielsen are #Metascience2023 so come find them to say hi and share your ideas 👋
@OSFramework
Center for Open Science
1 year
We're just a few hours away from the start of the Metascience 2023 Conference! Whether you're attending in person or virtually, join the conversation by using #metascience2023 . ℹ️ Agenda: 💻 Virtual Registration:
Tweet media one
0
12
29
0
1
4
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
10 months
So many people are thinking about these problems. Let’s do some experiments together. Come implement your solution @AsteraInstitute .
0
0
3
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
10 months
Where do you see clear technological bottlenecks currently limiting innovation in life sciences publishing? Send us your ideas for Unblocking Scientific Publishing. #openscience
0
3
3
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
1 year
How we share info in life sciences impacts pace of progress. To spur innovation in how research results are exchanged & discussed, we intend to expand investment here. Stay tuned for more deets on this in coming months!
1
0
2
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
1 year
Stay tuned via our website and twitter. If you have Qs or big ideas, more re: how we approach problem-solving at Astera on our new strategy page
0
0
2
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
1 year
Reminder of the upcoming #Metascience2023 conference! Should be an exciting one, and we've sponsored virtual streaming to expand access to this important conversation.
@OSFramework
Center for Open Science
1 year
One week left until #Metascience2023 ! If you’re unable to join us in person, we are excited to announce that we are offering a free virtual streaming option. Streaming sponsored by @AsteraInstitute . Agenda: Virtual Registration:
Tweet media one
0
18
27
0
0
2
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
6 months
It's true! Exciting things are already in the works. There's no need to wait for those who want to jump in:
@JocelynnPearl
Dr. Jocelynn Pearl
6 months
I think about a lot. Would love to see more people working on this! @AsteraInstitute wants to fund projects.
1
0
4
0
1
1
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
9 months
Have you been frustrated with the many problems plaguing scientific publishing? Send us your perspective on the technical bottlenecks that are limiting innovation in this space. We are collecting ideas here:
1
4
1
@AsteraInstitute
Astera Institute
8 months
Could new infrastructure improve scientific dialogue? Come help us build the upgrade. The opportunity for Science Entrepreneurs-in-Residence @AsteraInstitute is still open.
0
1
1