Self-introduction: I am a computational chemist at a company called Schrodinger. For the past couple of years, I have worked on approximating quantum mechanics using machine learning (models like “ANI-2X”) with applications in drug design and materials science.
In terms of EA cause areas, I am interested primarily in human welfare over the medium term.
Since it’s my field, I am interested in organizations that try to improve the workings of science: reproducibility, low-prestige research, long shots, and valiant failures.
There is a small and growing group of EAs interested in improving science (see this recent post for example). Let me know if you’d be interested in joining our Slack channel :)
I’d also be interested in chatting about your research and how you think people in your field can do the most good. Let me know if you’d like to chat 😊
You might be interested in Open Philanthropy’s grants to organizations working on science (a few of the “Thematic Areas” here seem relevant).
This campaign has also won some support from donors in the community. That page links to some of Let’s Fund’s other work on improving science (not sure how much will be new to you).
Altruists,
Self-introduction: I am a computational chemist at a company called Schrodinger. For the past couple of years, I have worked on approximating quantum mechanics using machine learning (models like “ANI-2X”) with applications in drug design and materials science.
In terms of EA cause areas, I am interested primarily in human welfare over the medium term.
Since it’s my field, I am interested in organizations that try to improve the workings of science: reproducibility, low-prestige research, long shots, and valiant failures.
James
Hey there!
There is a small and growing group of EAs interested in improving science (see this recent post for example). Let me know if you’d be interested in joining our Slack channel :)
I’d also be interested in chatting about your research and how you think people in your field can do the most good. Let me know if you’d like to chat 😊
A belated welcome to the Forum!
You might be interested in Open Philanthropy’s grants to organizations working on science (a few of the “Thematic Areas” here seem relevant).
This campaign has also won some support from donors in the community. That page links to some of Let’s Fund’s other work on improving science (not sure how much will be new to you).