Trying to make lives better 2day & 2morrow. Math Prof @WilliamsCollege (1990–2013), Pres & Prof @SouthwesternU (2013–2020), Pres & CEO @StDavidsFDN since 2020.
Joined April 2011
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Ed Burger made failure 10% of the grade at Williams. To get an A, you had to fail.
He later ran my college. I failed Linear Algebra and retook it.
His fix for a stuck kid: name an answer you're sure is wrong. A wrong answer gives you something to fix. A blank page doesn't.
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ICYMI: We have a new funding opportunity opening on March 26! 📣
The 'Pathways to Economic Stability for Healthcare Workforce' open call is focused on increasing opportunities for Central Texans to enter financially sustainable healthcare careers.
ℹ️ stdavidsfoundation.org/fundi…
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We recently gathered with grantees to connect, share insights, and learn from individuals and organizations who are leading impactful work to advance health equity and improve well-being across Central Texas. Thank you to all who joined us and continue to drive meaningful change!
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Last week, our CEO, Dr. Edward Burger, joined a panel discussion alongside the CEO of @SeedlingMentors, Dan Leal, and COO of @TexasHHSC, Maurice McCreary Jr., to discuss the Seedling Mentorship Program and its efforts to mitigate the impact of parental incarceration on children.
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The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking as a five-act Shakespearean play.
Thou can readist presently anon…
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St. David’s Foundation is investing $18 million in open grant funding available for eligible nonprofit organizations in Central Texas!
Learn more about these funding opportunities by watching our President and CEO, Ed Burger, PhD, on KXAN:
kxan.com/video/st-davids-fou…
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In Making Up Your Own Mind, @ebb663 shows how we can become better at solving real-world problems by learning creative puzzle-solving skills using simple, effective thinking techniques. 🧩
Listen in to the entertaining & inspiring audiobook to learn more: hubs.ly/Q02lfMRL0
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We are excited to introduce our new Strategic Plan, Pathways to Health Equity: Addressing Needs Today and Building a Healthier Tomorrow that will guide our work through 2030.
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Central Texas Math Carousel 2024 - SUCCESS!
Dr. Burger's @ebb663 presence added magic to the competition. The energy was off the charts, and seeing students enjoy every moment was priceless. Huge thanks for the support and enthusiasm! 🙌 #MathCarousel2024
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“We aim to connect all our neighbors to health clinics, social services, and community resources so that they have the care and support they require through community hubs for health.” Dr. Edward Burger, President and CEO of St. David’s Foundation
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Last month, we shared our insights on meeting with over 125 nonprofits & 200 community members on the needs and opportunities of our region. Read more: stdavidsfoundation.org/resea…
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Problem solving is one of the highest rated skills today. Edward B. Burger introduced five elements of effective thinking; which he said is slightly different to critical thinking in that it has broader coverage consisting of creativity, originality, engagement and empathy.
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Speaking at this year's Texas Youth Summit,
Dr. Edward Burger is President and CEO of the St. David's Foundation, and President Emeritus of Southwestern University as well as Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and a leader on thinking, innovation, and creativity.
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Thank you @StDavidsFDN for visiting @LockhartISD @ABStrawn this morning! We are thankful for our partnership and look forward to growing our relationship. #LockHeart4People #LockedOnExcellence #UnLockingPotential – at Lockhart, TX
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Such a fun visit with my #friend, former @SouthwesternU #President, and current #CEO of @StDavidsFDN - the one and only, @ebb663 🫶🏻 Is #mcm still a thing? If so, he’s mine ❤️
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The Portuguese edition of The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking will soon be published by @penguinlibros. ¡Excitante!
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@StDavidsFDN is a prime example of a regional health funder doubling down on on equity as it serves booming #AustinTx and several rural communities. Here are a few noteworthy steps it’s taking.
bit.ly/3XW3R27
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“What distinguishes great thinkers from the average is not the absence of bad days, it’s the way a great thinker reacts to them when they occur”
— The Five Elements of Effective Thinking
Edward B. Burger
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We're proud to work with @Health4TX and our multisector partners to make meaningful improvements in the health of communities across Texas. Based on yesterday's #TACHI convening, the future looks bright!
