ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Officers of the James S. McDonnell Foundation today announced more than $26 million in grants in their ongoing program, the 21st Century Science Initiative. Founded in 1950 by the late aerospace pioneer and founder of what would become the McDonnell Douglas Corporation, James S. McDonnell believed that science and technology gives mankind the power to shape knowledge for the future while improving our lives. “Mr. Mac’s vision continues to be realized through the research these grants are supporting. Since the inception of the program in 2000, more than $126 million in funding has been awarded.”
