Seed Announces Matching Funds for 2008 ScienceBlogs/DonorsChoose Challenge

By scientificactivist on October 23, 2008.

Seed just announced that it will be matching up to $15,000 in donations to this year's ScienceBlogs/DonorsChoose Challenge. This is great news, and if you haven't donated already this is a great reason to do it now. There's only one week left!

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