THE GEORGE
ANGEHR FUND

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. George Angehr and his contributions to Science and the world

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Dr. George Angehr leaves an indelible impact on ornithology and the biodiversity of Panama.

George helped transform understanding of the natural history of Panama and the impact of the Isthmus on biodiversity around the world.

But George was far more than just a scholar in his own field. He was intellectually enthusiastic about history and cultures, a talented artist and writer. George used his expansive knowledge and articulate voice to champion birdlife and the natural habitats he loved.  He ventured to some of the least-explored corners of our planet, searching for rare and undiscovered birds.

A gifted communicator and synthesizer of ideas, much of his career was committed to advancing public understanding of ecology.  He led the monumental effort to develop the now iconic exhibitions for Panama’s BioMuseo, bringing his innate sense of artistry and considerable genius to communicate abstract scientific concepts.

George’s wit, generosity, and curiosity about the world made him an intellectual resource and an easy friend to many.

The George Angehr Fund will support field research and exploration by students interested in ornithology at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute.

Please join us in honoring George’s legacy to advance our understanding and conservation of birds.

Help young scholars advance bird research

George touched many lives in his multiple roles in the real world and online and was devoted to the advancement of knowledge, a mission more critical now than ever. We hope those who knew and loved George will take this opportunity to contribute what they can to help continue his life’s work.

Click to make a gift in memory of George. Please make sure to enter “in memory of George Angehr” in the comment line.

GEORGE ANGEHR

George Angehr’s service as Research Associate at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) and active member of the Panama Audubon Society do not begin to describe his contributions to Panama and the world as an explorer, ornithologist, author, conservationist, scientific illustrator, museologist, guide and friend.

George is best known as co-author of Panama’s best bird guide and as a major intellectual and artistic force behind the monumental exhibits at Panama’s BioMuseo. He arrived in Panama as a student and never left, dedicating his abundant talents to making scientific information available to everyone from school children to ambassadors.

George was also very active in online communities, most notably as a volunteer moderator on the Straight Dope Message Board, where he was known to his many friends as Colibrí, or hummingbird, in Spanish.

George was a repository of vast knowledge, could integrate and synthesize information brilliantly, and present it in ways the public could understand. His expertise and generous nature will be sorely missed, especially at this moment in history when not only the future of birds, but the integrity of the entire natural world is at stake.

For more about George’s Legacy please visit www.stri.si.edu/story/ask-george

Questions

Please contact STRIAdvancement@si.edu

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