Program areas at The Dietrich W Botstiber Foundation
Botstiber institute for wildlife fertility control (biwfc)the Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation established The Botstiber institute for wildlife fertility control to advance The use of effective, sustainable fertility control methods to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts and promote coexistence worldwide. Biwfc accomplished its mission through three main activities:- stimulating vital discussion, collaboration, and networking through events- supporting wildlife fertility control public policy and education projects- educating wildlife managers, policy makers and The public
Botstiber institute for austrian-american studies (biaas)the Dietrich W. Botstiber Foundation established thebotstiber institute for austrian-american studies to promotean understanding of The historic relationship between theunited states and austria, including The lands of The formerhabsburg empire. Biaas accomplishes its mission throughfour main activities: - awarding grants and fellowships in The fields of history,politics, economics, law, cultural studies, and publichistory - organizing events such as lectures and conferences - publishing The journal of austrian-american history,launched in 2017 with penn state university press - engaging with a broader public audience through digitalprogramming, including videos, podcasts and blog posts aswell as through social media
Botstiber scholars programthe Botstiber scholars program is a joint initiative between The Botstiber Foundation and The Pennsylvania state university to provide sub-saharan african students with a world-class education and leadership development training. This four-year undergraduate scholarship includes seminars, mentorships and internship opportunities. With a rigorous academic environment and leadership programs, scholars gain The capacity and skills necessary to return to their home countries as change agents and leaders in their communities.
The Botstiber institute for wildlife fertility control aims to advance The use of effective, sustainable fertility control methods to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts and promote coexistence worldwide.