About Us: Message from the Executive Director

Biotechnology, nanotechnology, environmental sustainability – I'm looking at the future, and it's clear that science and technology are at its heart.  There are entire industries built around concepts that were only in the early stages of discovery when I was born.  Discovery and innovation have created numerous opportunities to better people's lives and bring us closer together as a global community.  But it also comes with challenges, particularly as the U.S. looks to maintain its leadership in this fast-paced arena. 

At iPRAXIS, we believe that as a nation, we can ensure a solid place in the world of tomorrow only if we utilize all of our resources, making science and technology accessible to all people.  America is blessed by the diversity of its people and their experiences.  iPRAXIS believes that the best ideas come when everyone has the opportunity to contribute, and we are in the business of creating those opportunities. This means dramatically improving science education by giving every teacher and student the support and tools necessary to compete in the 21st century, thus developing new generations of individuals that understand the importance of science in our society.  This also means working to connect interested minority scientists to opportunities in scientific enterprise in an effort to further our achievements in the global marketplace. 

I would like to invite you to join us as we work to build a richly diverse science and technology community.  With your help, we can make an impact and be certain to reap the rewards of our efforts – innovation for all.

- Darryl N. Williams, Ph.D.