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Support Student Research at the Cutting Edge

Cutting-edge scientific research and technology development, led collaboratively between faculty and students, is a hallmark of Western Washington University's STEM programs. Western students lead research projects, publish in prestigious journals, present their research by giving talks at national and international conferences, and win international student competitions.

Donations to the Student Research Fund allow us to increase the impact of grant- and foundation-funded research. Each year, over $100,000 is gifted to CSE in support of student research - this year alone, 15 students are able continue their education and gain lab experience over the summer thanks to donors like you! 

Make your gift to student research

Dean's Fund  

Gifts to the Dean’s Fund enable us to respond to emergent needs and opportunities in support of students and faculty across the College of Science and Engineering. The Dean’s Fund supports student travel and student- and faculty-led initiatives, enables us to acquire advanced research equipment, and bolsters the development of new academic programs and community partnerships.

Last year, a portion of the Dean’s Fund helped four students to attend the annual SACNAS conference in Phoenix, Arizona, the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity conference in the country.

Contribute to the Dean's Fund

Why Give to CSE?  

Our mission is to serve the science and engineering needs of Washington State and the global community by advancing scholarship and educating thoughtful leaders & problem solvers. WWU has a national reputation for high-quality, hands-on research and learning opportunities for its students. CSE programs emphasize independent student scholarship and the development of creative & innovative thinking. Graduates are prepared for a wide variety of professional opportunities in each of the disciplinary areas, and are ideally prepared for pre-professional programs that require scientific & technical backgrounds. Thank you for partnering with us in creating opportunities for our stellar students!  

Impact

WWU has a national reputation for high quality, hands-on research and learning opportunities for its students. CSE faculty participate directly in the classroom and laboratory instruction of our students in programs that emphasize independent student scholarship and the development of creative & innovative thinking. Graduates from CSE departments are prepared for a wide variety of professional opportunities in each of the disciplinary areas, and are ideally prepared for pre-professional programs that require scientific & technical backgrounds. Thank you for partnering with us in creating opportunities for our stellar students!



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500th Donor Challenge!
Congratulations to IfeOluwa Akinrinade, our 500th donor who unlocked an additional $500 to the Eunice Segilola Akinrinade Scholarship!!
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1500th Donor Challenge!
Congratulations to Felix Gonzalez, our 1500th donor who unlocked an additional $500 to WWU Racing (Formula SAE)!!
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10th WWU Give Day. 10 donors. 10:10 pm.
Our first 10 donors starting at 10:10 pm on our 10th Give Day unlocked $100 each towards the area they chose to support. OUR WINNERS ARE: 1. Rene Vasa -- unlocked $100 for The Rage Magazine 2. Kathryn Hemmen -- unlocked $100 for Alpha Kappa Psi 3. Mackenzie Gerlach -- unlocked $100 for Women's Varsity Crew 4. Elena Korch -- unlocked $100 for Women's Ultimate 5. Joel Reitz -- unlocked $100 for Men's Rowing 6. Anonymous -- unlocked $100 for Alpha Kappa Psi 7. Perry Olix -- unlocked $100 for Men's Rowing 8. Sarina Freudmann -- unlocked $100 for Alpha Kappa Psi 9. Alexis Clark -- unlocked $100 for Women's Varsity Crew 10. Anonymous - unlocked $100 for Men's Rowing
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Breakfast of Champions!
Thank you for participating! Final results are in! Congratulations to: Marketing Concentration, Western Welcome Scholarship and Western Hub of Living Essentials (WHOLE) Food Pantry!
Rank Prize Breakfast of Champions! Donors
1 $1,000 Marketing Concentration 17
2 $500 Western Welcome Scholarship 12
3 $250 Western Hub of Living Essentials (WHOLE) Food Pantry 11
4 Student Emergency Fund 7
5 AS Alpha Kappa Psi 6
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Twilight Giving
Thank you for participating! Final results are in! Congratulations to: Ice Hockey, WWU Racing (Formula SAE) and Sociology!!
Rank Prize Twilight Giving Donors
1 $1,000 Ice Hockey 30
2 $500 WWU Racing (Formula SAE) 23
3 $250 Sociology Department 21
4 Men's Rowing 20
5 Western Hub of Living Essentials (WHOLE) Food Pantry 9
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1000th Donor Challenge!
Congratulations to Tami Bloom, our 1000th donor who unlocked an additional $500 to Men's Rowing!!
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10th WWU Give Day. 10 donors. 10:10 am.
Our first 10 donors starting at 10:10 am on our 10th Give Day unlocked $100 each towards the area they chose to support. OUR WINNERS ARE: 1. Ryan Mueller -- unlocked $100 for Men's Rowing 2. Shelley Jepson -- unlocked $100 for Men's Soccer 3. Anonymous - unlocked $100 for Marketing 4. Victoria Steed - unlocked $100 for Marketing 5. Faye Witulski - unlocked $100 for Water Skiing 6. Anonymous - unlocked $100 for Hockey 7. Jennifer Trainum - unlocked $100 for the Donnellan Scholarships 8. Stephanie Grimm - unlocked $100 for the Behavioral Neuroscience Program 9. Reagan Billingsley - unlocked $100 for Men’s Rowing 10. Anonymous - unlocked $100 for the Sailing Team!
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STEM Impact Challenge
Thank you for participating! Final results available after we process all Give Day gifts.
Rank Prize STEM Impact Challenge Donors
1 $500 Computer Science 51
2 $250 Biology 29
3 $100 Chemistry Department 29
4 Engineering and Design 14
5 Mathematics 12
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Lunchtime Crunchtime!
Thank you for participating! Final results are in! Congratulations to: Western Symphony Orchestra, Ice Hockey, and Men's Rowing!
Rank Prize Lunchtime Crunchtime Challenge! Donors
1 $1,000 Western Symphony Orchestra 51
2 $500 Ice Hockey 28
3 $250 Men's Rowing 26
4 AS Alpha Kappa Psi 9
5 Sailing Team 7
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It's Give O'Clock Somewhere
Our random winners have been drawn. OUR WINNERS ARE: 1. Zach King -- $1k prize to Men's Soccer Scholarships, 2. Uche Ugwoaba -- $1k prize to the Uche Ugwoaba Men's Soccer Scholarship, 3. Teena Gabrielson -- $1k prize to College of the Environment Annual Scholarships, 4. Dean Potter -- $1k prize to Women's Volleyball Scholarship, and 5. Denise Eyler -- $1k prize to the Art and Art History Department Scholarship. Thank you for supporting student scholarships!
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