Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Tony
Coates
Fellowship

Honoring Dr. Tony Coates
and his contributions to
science and the world

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Tony
Coates
Fellowship

Honoring Dr. Tony Coates
and his contributions to
science and the world

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Tony
Coates
Fellowship

Honoring Dr. Tony Coates
and his contributions to
science and the world

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Tony
Coates
Fellowship

Honoring Dr. Tony Coates
and his contributions to
science and the world

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Tony
Coates
Fellowship

Honoring Dr. Tony Coates
and his contributions to
science and the world

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

Tony
Coates
Fellowship

Honoring Dr. Tony Coates
and his contributions to
science and the world

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geologist. renaissance man. mentor. friend.

STRI would not be the same without the scientific contributions, leadership and warm friendship of Tony Coates.

Tony’s three decades at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) transformed what we know about the geology and natural history of the isthmus of Panama.

We now better understand how this narrow land bridge connected continents, divided oceans and changed the course of Earth’s history.

He is intellectually enthusiastic about the full range of research at STRI, not to mention a thoughtful mentor who has helped train and develop the next generation of tropical scientists. A natural ambassador, Tony’s warmth, sincerity, good humor and curiosity about the world makes him an easy friend to many. 

Please join us in honoring Tony’s legacy to science and our world.

A prestigious award for an early-career scholar 

In 2020, STRI staff, alumni and friends made commitments that will help establish an endowment that honors Tony’s legacy by naming a post-doctoral appointment in perpetuity.

Postdocs bring high energy, fresh ideas and innovative approaches to research that pay back rapidly in new data, scientific publications and outreach. This appointment will include a stipend, travel allowance and a competitive research budget.

Please consider supporting Tony’s legacy with a gift to support a fellow in perpetuity.

There are many easy ways to make a gift, including IRA charitable distributions, estate gifts, and publicly traded and closely held stock.

Make a gift to the Coates endowment

Questions

Send us an email: STRIAdvancement@si.edu

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