Bezos Membership Established in the School of Natural Sciences

Jeff Bezos, Institute Trustee (2004–11) and founder and Chief Executive Officer of Amazon.com, has endowed a Membership in Astrophysics in the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study. The Bezos Member will receive support related to all aspects of academic appointment and community life that are unique characteristics of the Institute experience. The gift helped to complete the $100 million Campaign for the Institute challenge established by the Simons Foundation and the Charles and Lisa Simonyi Fund for Arts and Sciences.