Wendy and Eric Schmidt prioritize sharing scientific advancements for global protection through their philanthropy. Their efforts have increasingly focused on marine conservation as federal funding for research diminishes. Wendy Schmidt asserts the importance of maintaining the role of science in society to foster technological growth. The couple’s recent initiative, Agog: The Immersive Media Institute, aims to create social change using extended reality technologies. Their grantees undertake projects that connect communities with their history and environment, demonstrating a commitment to inclusivity and environmental awareness.
Wendy Schmidt and her husband, former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, insist that the scientific advancements they fund must be shared widely for the planet's protection.
With a net worth exceeding $25 billion, they focus on marine conservation, especially as federal funding for scientific research is being reduced.
Wendy Schmidt emphasizes the importance of science in society, stating, 'We work really hard to make sure science holds its place in our society.'
Her latest project, Agog, aims to ignite social change through immersive media and extended reality technologies, connecting people with the natural world.
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