The phrase "contributions to changing" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are referring to how someone or something contributed to a transformation or shift. For example, "The scientist's contributions to changing our understanding of the universe have been invaluable."
But for now, because of her invaluable and ongoing contributions to changing the conversation and making the search for that answer possible, Paula Stephan is the Science Careers Person of the Year.
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Malcolm Wicks made a major contribution to changing public and policy debate on family issues.
Joseph M. Levin East Quogue, N.Y., Aug. 28, 2008 To the Editor: Robert A. Caro is to be thanked for reminding us of Lyndon B. Johnson's contribution to changing the historical racial patterns in the United States.
"Wherever I can, I try to add my own contribution to changing the life of a young musician, or a young person in general".
Family members affected by addiction have for too long been a group without a collective voice; research and action using the model and method described can make a contribution to changing that state of affairs.
One issue that has personally affected me is His Holiness' contribution to changing the dietary habit of the Tibetan people.
Instead of having a debate about which strategy works best, I challenge people to ask, "What is going to be your contribution to changing the paradigm?" By the mere fact that we're different, we're going to have a multitude of different solutions brought to the table.
While many multicultural works were merely representative of their cultural milieu, books such as these made remarkable contributions to a changing American literature.
In our opinion, this indicates that current understanding of different risk factors and their respective contributions to the changing preterm delivery rate is incomplete.
The background concentrations were highly variable due to changing contributions from long-range transport and local sources, showing a diurnal pattern with a shift to smaller particle sizes during midday hours.
