<div> HELP US KEEP THE FUTURE OF BIODIVERSITY ALIVE 
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<div>Hi, I'm Aaron Dossey, and I'm excited to invite you to join me in supporting the Invertebrate Studies Institute Inc. With a mission to ignite a global movement for biodiversity conservation, this organization is transforming how we connect with nature. Their flagship Biodome will showcase a remarkable variety of insect and plant species, along with innovative technology that will allow everyone to experience the wonders of biodiversity firsthand.
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<div>Your contributions will help fuel this vital work in two significant ways:
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<li>Supporting the genome sequencing of every insect species on Earth, driving breakthroughs in medicine and sustainable practices.
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<li>Enhancing the Virtual Biodome app, making this immersive experience accessible to a global audience.
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<div>Together, we can make nature impossible to ignore and too valuable to lose. Please consider donating to help the Invertebrate Studies Institute continue their essential work!
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<div> The Invertebrate Studies Institute (ISI) Needs YOUR Support — RIGHT NOW!
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<div> Imagine a freezer full of priceless insect specimens — decades of irreplaceable biodiversity research — on the verge of being lost forever. Imagine scientists with the knowledge and drive to save our planet forced to walk away because there’s no funding left.
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<div>That is the reality we face today.
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<div>We are The Invertebrate Studies Institute (ISI), a registered nonprofit with an epic vision:
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<div>✨ To ignite a global movement for biodiversity conservation through immersive science, cutting-edge biotech, and powerful storytelling.
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<div>But right now, our ability to operate — to protect this genetic treasure trove, hire staff, and drive breakthroughs in science and conservation — is hanging by a thread.
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<div>If we don’t act now, decades of work and irreplaceable DNA samples could vanish forever.
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<div> Our Vision: A Biodome Like No Other
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<div>We are creating the world’s largest insect zoo and the first Biotech Biodome — a living cathedral of biodiversity and innovation that will:
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<div> Showcase 1,000 insect species + 1,000 plant species in breathtaking living ecosystems.
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<div> Launch a Virtual Biodome app so anyone, anywhere can step inside from their phone or VR headset.
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<div> Offer real educational experiences in biotechnology — from drug discovery to molecular biology — so the public can learn how science truly works.
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<div> Sequence the genome of EVERY insect species on Earth — fueling AI-powered breakthroughs in:
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<div>   Medicine (new drugs &amp; cures)
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<div>  ️ Climate resilience (nature’s survival strategies)
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<div>  ️ Sustainable materials (biotech replacing plastics &amp; toxins)
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<div> Bring science to LIFE with immersive exhibits, live DNA sequencing, and cinematic storytelling.
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<div> Visitors will experience rare fruits, spices, and medicinal plants — connecting biodiversity directly to our food, health, and future.
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<div> This will make nature impossible to ignore — and too valuable to lose.
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<div> Why We Need YOU Now
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<div>Big dreams need bold supporters. ISI and its founder, Dr. Aaron T. Dossey, have already:
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<div> Secured over $5M in past competitive R&amp;D funding from USDA, DARPA, the Gates Foundation, and more.
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<div>❄️ Preserved a freezer of priceless insect specimens — DNA treasures representing decades of biodiversity research.
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<div> Published 30+ peer-reviewed scientific papers (including a textbook).
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<div> Presented at the largest science and insect fairs in the U.S.
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<div> Built the scientific, nonprofit, and biotech foundation for the next frontier of biodiversity innovation.
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<div>And we’ve launched our Student Ambassador Program for Biodiversity and Entrepreneurial Mentorship — training the next generation of scientists and innovators to turn passion into action. ‍‍
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<div>But today, we need something just as powerful as grants: people like YOU.
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<div> Our First $100,000 Goal
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<div>We urgently need $100,000 in startup operating support to:
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<div> Hire essential staff — a nonprofit development professional, a bookkeeper, and a marketing/outreach professional to build sustainability and impact.
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<div> Cover genome sequencing costs — continuing to unlock biodiversity’s hidden genetic code.
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<div> Pay core operating expenses — keeping the lights on, the freezers running, and the mission alive.
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<div>Every single donation — no matter the size — helps keep science, education, and biodiversity conservation alive when the world needs it most.
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<div> Why This Matters — NOW
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<div>This is bigger than bugs. This is about:
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<div> Our planet’s survival. Insects make up 80% of all animal species and form the foundation of ecosystems — yet scientists warn that 40% of insect species are in decline, and 1 in 3 may face extinction within our lifetime.
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<div> Biodiversity in crisis. Since 1970, the world has lost 69% of global wildlife populations (WWF Living Planet Report). Insects — pollinators, decomposers, and life-support systems — are disappearing at terrifying speed.
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<div>‍ The collapse of science.
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<div>STEM education is underfunded, and science careers are disappearing.
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<div>PhD scientists often earn less than service workers.
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<div>Entire fields like taxonomy and biodiversity studies are vanishing.
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<div>Federal cuts and layoffs at USAID, USDA, and NSF are dismantling infrastructure we desperately need.
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<div>The STEM pipeline is broken: since 2000, stable faculty jobs in life sciences have plummeted, while early-career scientists leave in droves.
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<div> Future generations. Every child deserves to inherit a world rich with life — not stripped bare by greed, shortsightedness, and neglect.
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<div> If we don’t act now, the building blocks of life — the DNA of countless species — could be lost before we even discover them.
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<div> How YOU Can Help
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<div>✅ Donate now — every $10, $50, $100 directly supports staff, lab costs, and biodiversity research.
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<div>✅ Share this campaign — YOUR voice may be the one that brings us the support we need.
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<div>✅ Connect us with philanthropists, corporations, or foundations that care about science, climate, and the future of life on Earth.
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<div>Together, we can prove that biodiversity is priceless — and too valuable to lose.
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