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Martin Nowak is the mathematician who founded and directed the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University, as established in [1], [2], and [3]. The program was heavily funded by Jeffrey Epstein and was ultimately closed by Harvard in 2021 following investigations into Nowak's ongoing relationship with Epstein, as detailed in [4], [5], and [6].
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Desperately seeking donors: Lessons from the Epstein case universityworldnews.com 4 facts
accountJeffrey Epstein's foundation commissioned a press release for the 10th anniversary of the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, which was led by Martin Nowak.
claimIn 2021, Harvard suspended Nowak from supervising undergraduate research and closed the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics (PED) after his continuing links with Jeffrey Epstein were uncovered.
accountIn 2014, Martin Nowak agreed to add a page about Jeffrey Epstein to the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics laboratory website under the heading 'Friends' to secure funding for the laboratory lease renewal.
accountIn 2013, Jeffrey Epstein's public relations representative requested that Martin Nowak add Epstein's name and his foundation to the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics website, specifically in the advisory board or faculty affiliates section.
Epstein's ties to scientists "deeper than previously known" english.news.cn 2 facts
measurementMathematical biologist Martin Nowak, who joined Harvard in 2003, founded the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics (PED) with 6.5 million U.S. dollars provided by Jeffrey Epstein.
accountHarvard University closed the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics (PED) in 2021 and placed sanctions on Martin Nowak, which were lifted in 2023.
Epstein's Deep Ties to Scientists Exposed in Nature Report nationaltoday.com 1 fact
measurementMartin Nowak founded the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics at Harvard University using $6.5 million in funding provided by Jeffrey Epstein.
Connections of Jeffrey Epstein - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
measurementJeffrey Epstein donated $30 million to Harvard University to fund the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics, which was directed by his friend Martin Nowak.
Why did Jeffrey Epstein cultivate famous scientists? scientificamerican.com 1 fact
measurementBefore his 2008 conviction for soliciting minors for prostitution, Jeffrey Epstein donated more than $9 million to Harvard University, which included a $6.5 million gift to the Program for Evolutionary Dynamics led by mathematician Martin Nowak.