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Support Science During UMassGives!

This UMassGives, help us make a difference by supporting the department, center, or program in the College of Natural Sciences that resonates with you the most! Every contribution we receive plays a crucial role in:

  • Fostering student success by providing our students with the necessary resources to thrive in their studies and facilitating hands-on experiential learning opportunities that enhance their education.
  • Driving discovery and innovation through the collaborative research of our diverse faculty and students.
  • Funding initiatives that turn scientific advancements into tangible benefits for communities locally and globally.

Below, you'll find links to donate to the academic departments, research centers, and programs within the College. To support the College of Natural Science’s Student Experiential Learning Fund, contribute by using the first button on this page.

After making your donation, help inspire others to give generously by sharing your contribution on social media. Now, more than ever, is the time to support science and our students!


CNS Student Experiential Learning Fund Center for Neuroendocrine Studies Center for Research on Families Department of Astronomy Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Department of Biology Department of Chemistry Department of Environmental Conservation Dept. of Earth, Geographic, & Climate Sciences Department of Food Science Department of Mathematics & Statistics Department of Microbiology Department of Physics Department of Polymer Science & Engineering (PSE) Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences Energy Transition Institute Environmental Sciences Program Gloucester Marine Station iCons Institute of Diversity Sciences Interdepartmental Graduate Programs (CNS) Molecular & Cell Biology Graduate Program Okanagan Wellbeing Collective/Stockbridge CSA School of Earth & Sustainability Stockbridge School of Agriculture UMass Extension Nutrition Education Program UMass International Genetically Engineered Machine UMass PROPEL World Librarians
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Student Organization Challenge
The participating student organizations with the most donors at the end of #UMassGives will receive bonus money! First place will receive $1,000 and second and third places will receive $500 each! Make a gift to your favorite RSO to help them win! (NOTE: Multiple gifts made by the same person to the same RSO will only count as one gift.)
Rank Prize Student Organization Donors
1 $1,000 Duly Noted 272
2 $500 Daily Collegian 208
3 $500 Korean Students Association 184
4 Sharp Attitude 164
5 Student Alumni Association 137
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Success!
CNS Advisory Board Challenge
Dan Mayer is challenging all members of the CNS Deans Advisory Board to donate a minimum of $200 (in addition to any challenge gifts). He will match all DAB gifts 1:1.
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$1,200
CNS Department of Polymer Science & Engineering $1,200 Challenge
When the Department of Polymer Science & Engineering receives 18 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $1,200 challenge gift from the Center for UMass – Industry Research on Polymers (CUMIRP).
18 / 18 Gifts
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$4,000
CNS Department of Polymer Science & Engineering $4,000 Challenge
When the Department of Polymer Science & Engineering receives 10 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $4,000 challenge gift from Chuck Sherwood, '72 MS, 77 PhD.
10 / 10 Gifts
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$5,000
CNS Interdepartmental Graduate Programs
When IDGP receives 10 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $5,000 challenge gift from a generous anonymous donor.
10 / 10 Gifts
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$1,000
College of Natural Sciences $1,000 Challenge
When the College of Natural Sciences receives 400 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $1,000 challenge gift from Dean Michael Fox.
400 / 400 Gifts
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$3,000
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Student Support Fund $3,000 Challenge
When the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Student Support Fund receives 50 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $3,000 challenge gift from a generous alumnus.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Department of Biology $5,000 Challenge
When the Department of Biology receives 10 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $5,000 challenge gift from a generous anonymous donor.
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
Success!
Department of Food Science $2,000 Challenge
When 10 first-time donors contribute to the Department of Food Science, a $2,000 challenge gift will be unlocked from a generous alumnus.
Completed
$4,000
Department of Food Science $4,000 Challenge
When the Department of Food Science receives 30 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $4,000 challenge gift from Larry Mei, '98 PhD.
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$600
Department of Polymer Science & Engineering $600 Challenge
When the Department of Polymer Science & Engineering receives 6 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $600 challenge gift from a generous alumnus.
6 / 6 Gifts
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$5,000
Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences $5,000 challenge
When the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences receives 50 gifts of any size, a $5,000 challenge gift will be unlocked from a generous alumnus.
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$50
Department of Veterinary & Animal Sciences $1,000 Challenge
Steven Anderson will give $50 per donor for the first 20 donors to Veterinary & Animal Sciences during UMassGives.
20 / 20 Donors
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$5,000
iCons $5,000 Challenge
When iCons receives 25 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $5,000 challenge gift from Peg Crowley-Nowick, '86.
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program $1,000 Challenge
When the Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate Program receives 5 gifts of any size, it will unlock a $1,000 challenge gift from friends of the Hebert family.
5 / 5 Gifts
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$500
PROPEL Program $500 Challenge
Once the PROPEL program receives five gifts of any size, it will unlock a $500 challenge gift from an anonymous donor who benefited from an undergraduate research experience.
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$1,000
Stockbridge School of Agriculture $1,000 Challenge
When the Stockbridge School of Agriculture receives 40 gifts of any size, a $1,000 challenge gift will be unlocked by Dan Mayer, '93 AS, '95 BS.
40 / 40 Gifts
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Power Hour #1
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 10-11 a.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Student Alumni Association 120
2 $500 Department of Food Science 110
3 $500 UMass Women into Leadership (UWiL) 96
4 Professional Writing and Technical Communication 30
5 Women's Rowing 17
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Power Hour #2
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 12-1 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Women's Club Ice Hockey 120
2 $500 Boxing Club 76
3 $500 UWW Faculty Student Scholarship Endowment Fund 71
4 Women for UMass Amherst 55
5 UMass Hillel 37
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Power Hour #3
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 3-4 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Men's Club Rugby 203
2 $500 WMUA 105
3 $500 Dynamics Acapella 94
4 Club Running 68
5 Student Care & Emergency Response Fund (SCERF) 65
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Power Hour #4
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 6-7 p.m. EDT on April 29 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Men's Ultimate Frisbee 141
2 $500 Club Water Polo 120
3 $500 Sharp Attitude 100
4 UMass Dance Company 86
5 UMass Club Swim 59
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Power Hour #5
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 11 a.m. - noon EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Stonewall Center 200
2 $500 Polymer Science & Engineering 99
3 $500 Earthfoods Cafe 39
4 Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Student Support Fund 31
5 Filipino Student Association 17
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Power Hour #6
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 1-2 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Daily Collegian 166
2 $500 UMass Emergency Medical Services 104
3 $500 The Boltwood Project 86
4 Baseball 73
5 CLACLS 45
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Power Hour #7
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 2-3 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Men's Club Rowing 290
2 $500 Women's Rugby 135
3 $500 Korean Students Association 112
4 Center for Women and Community 100
5 Minuteman Marching Band 96
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Power Hour #8
The area of campus with the most gifts at the end of the power hour from 8-9 p.m. EDT on April 30 will win a $2,000 bonus!
Rank Prize Department/Group/RSO/Fund Donors
1 $2,000 Duly Noted 237
2 $500 Laxbackers 91
3 $500 Girl Up UMass Amherst 91
4 Women's Ultimate Frisbee 81
5 UMass Cybersecurity Club 43
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Match
$10,000 university-wide match!
Beginning at 4 p.m. we will be matching the first $100 of every gift made until we have matched $10,000 in gifts. Hurry and make your gift now before the matching funds run out!
$10,000 MATCHED
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