The Cambrian Endowment
"Promoting an ecosystem of potential"
About the Cambrian Endowment
The Cambrian Endowment was established in 2021 by alumni of the North Hollywood High Biological Studies Zoo Magnet. The objective is to support promising graduating Zoo Magnet seniors pursuing careers in the science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) disciplines. The inspiration for the name comes from a pivotal epoch of geologic time.
Throughout the history of life on Earth, the Cambrian period stands as one of the most intense bursts of evolution and was responsible for much of the biodiversity we see today. Every year students graduate, similar potential bursts occur as they evolve and diversify into many disciplines that enrich and advance society and care for the environment. In that spirit, The values we seek to foster include: