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There are a variety of options for the extended MIT community to engage with the Department of Biology, whether it\u2019s learning about our faculty\u2019s ground-breaking research, sponsoring student internships, lending financial support, serving as a guest lecturer, or attending one of our open events. Read on to learn more about all the ways you can get involved. If you are interested in getting involved, reach out to our Director of Development, Dooyon Cho, by email<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>or phone (617-258-5248).<\/span><\/p>\n

Lend Financial Support<\/h2>\n

If you are interested in supporting our students, faculty, or a specific area of research, there are many ways to have a meaningful impact on the department. Regardless of whether you are looking for a naming opportunity<\/a> to last in perpetuity or simply making your annual contribution, your support remains critical in enabling us to achieve our educational and research mission. Make your gift now<\/a> or contact Director of Development Dooyon Cho<\/a>\u00a0with questions.<\/p>\n

Make A Gift<\/a><\/p>\n

Double the Impact of Your Giving Through a Match<\/h2>\n

The Schimmel Family has generously agreed to provide<\/a> up to $25 million in matching funds to amplify the impact of endowed gifts from other donors to the life sciences. New Fellowships and other leadership gifts that are eligible for the Schimmel Family Program match<\/a> will unlock dollar for dollar funds that will go into the Schimmel Family Program, earmarked for the same purpose as the seed funding. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to double the impact of your philanthropic support. Contact Director of Development Dooyon Cho<\/a>\u00a0with questions.<\/p>\n

Explore the Schimmel Family Program<\/a><\/p>\n

Volunteer as an Ambassador for MIT\u2019s 24-Hour Giving Challenge<\/h2>\n

Each year, the School of Science joins the rest of the MIT community in promoting the importance of participation at all levels during the 24-Hour Giving Challenge<\/a>. We are always in need of ambassadors to help amplify this message to classmates, colleagues, friends, and others. Contact Director of Development Dooyon Cho<\/a> if you are interested in helping this year.<\/p>\n

See Last Year’s Results<\/a><\/p>\n

Attend the Friends of Biology Annual Event<\/h2>\n

Each year, the Biology community gathers for the Friends of Biology annual event<\/a> to honor past accomplishments, thank supporters, and highlight the exciting research taking place across our many labs. Contact Director of Development Dooyon Cho<\/a> if you are interested in attending the upcoming Friends of Biology gathering.<\/p>\n

Watch the 2021 Event<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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