Established to honor the life and work of Dr. Minoru M. Freund (1962-2012)

The goal of the Mino Endowment is to support innovative, interdisciplinary research and projects in the areas of Earth and Space Sciences, encompassing Biology and Medicine.

A further goal is to recognize – through awards – outstanding contributions by scientists and engineers affiliated with the NASA Ames Research Center and with the SETI Institute.

The Mino Endowment is expected to grow through donations.

You can support Earth and Space Sciences by using the Paypal link below to contribute. All donations are tax deductible.

Donations to the SETI Institute are tax-deductible in the U.S.
A letter confirming your donation will be mailed out to you in 1-2 weeks after your donation is received.

The Mino Endowment is a part of the SETI Institute.
SETI Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

“Goodbye – my friend. You were the best and brought out the best in all of us.”
- Pete Worden, NASA Ames Center Director

“A man of valor. A man of determination, a man of genius.”
- Steve Zornetzer, NASA Ames Associate Director

“To honor a true renaissance man. Your enthusiasm, intellect and curiosity were admirable and infectious. You lived two lifetimes in your short time here. You’ll be remembered by many for a long time.”
- Michael D. Bicay, NASA Ames Director of Science

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Established to honor the life and work of Dr. Minoru M. Freund (1962-2012)