BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DESIGNATED FUNDS AND ENDOWMENTS

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Biological Sciences Fund

This Fund supports special project needs in the Department. These are primarily student broadening experiences. Among these are support for seminars, assisting undergraduate student participation in research, and special student laboratory needs. In addition, this fund helps the department leverage funds from elsewhere in the University for special projects, for example this fund provided and thus leveraged dollar for dollar support for the new Bioinformatics Laboratory equipment needed to support the new (2001) B.S. degree in Bioinformatics. Increased support for this fund will allow for greater student project support. Give to Biological Sciences Fund Here

Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science Fund

This fund supports special projects, and recruitment for the Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Sciences program. It supports student field trips to hospitals, provides for upgrades in the CLS laboratory, augments support for CLS professional visits to campus, and provides the base for an active departmental recruitment program in Medical Technology/CLS.
Give to Medical Technology/Clinical Laboratory Science Fund Here

Bio-Athlon and Outreach Endowment

The Bio-Athlon is a Biology competition for high school sophomores held each May. As many as 24 high schools participate from across the western upper peninsula for a day of using their skills and knowledge to solve biological problems. The competition involves solving problems in clinical lab sciences, diversity, ecology, dissection and physiology among others. Now in its 14th year many high school teachers use the team selection process (4 sophomores per school) as a means to motivate their students throughout the school year. All participants receive a highly prized Bio-Athlon T-shirt and the top three teams receive acknowledgment through the local media (TV, radio and print), U.S. savings bonds and certificates. The current endowment needs to double to cover half the costs associated with this activity.
Give to Bio-Athlon and Outreach Endowment Here

Phi Sigma Society Fund

Phi Sigma is the National Biological Student Honorary Society. Students in the MTU Beta Chi Chapter support undergraduate research awards to Biological Sciences and Clinical Lab Sciences students. Phi Sigma raises funds through book sales and occasionally a winter carnival activity. Designation of contributions to this fund will help Phi Sigma in its mission of supporting student scholarship within the Biological Sciences.
Give to Phi Sigma Society Fund Here

Kathy Jean Jensen Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship was established by gifts from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jensen in memory of Kathy Jean, a 1974 Medical Technology graduate. The endowment has grown under the leadership of Dr. E. Michael Balok and his wife Amy through the generous contributions of former recipients of the award, alumni, and friends of the Department of Biological Sciences. The scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior or currently enrolled student majoring in pre-med studies with a 3.25 minimum grade point and not receiving any other scholarship. Donations to this endowment will allow the scholarship amount to increase, with a goal of providing full tuition support for an academic year. Give to Kathy Jean Jensen Endowed Scholarship Here

MTU Medical Alumni Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship endowment is supported by alumni and friends in various medical professions. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support to senior students in either Biological Sciences or Clinical Laboratory Sciences who have a minimum grade point of 3.25 and provide evidence of intention to pursue a clinical career. The endowment is three-quarters of the way towards its initial goal. Give to MTU Medical Alumni Endowed Scholarship Here

Jack Holland Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship in honor of Dr. Jack Holland, Professor of Medical Technology (1966-1988) is awarded to the outstanding freshman Clinical Lab Sciences major, based on professional attitude, communication skills and academic grade point. The endowment was originally set up by former students upon Dr. Holland's retirement. Donations to the endowment will allow the award to assist with a greater portion of the selected sophomore's tuition. Give to Jack Holland Endowed Scholarship Here

Medical Technology "Tech Is" Award Scholarship

This endowed scholarship was originally funded by the three monetary awards received by the Society of Medical Technologists first place awards in the "Tech Is" student competition (1981, 1983, and 1986). This student activity "Tech Is" program no longer exits. The endowment provides a small scholarship to a Junior class student based on participation in the Society of Clinical Laboratory Scientists (formerly Society of Medical Technologists), extracurricular activities, grade point and faculty interview. Contributions to the endowment would allow the scholarship amount to increase.
Give to Medical Technology "Tech Is" Award Scholarship Here

Designating Your Gift

Thinking about designating your next gift? You need to specify where your donation to the Tech Fund is to be designated. Specify your wishes when you donate, even via phone solicitation, or designate your pledge. You may split your gift among several support areas. Any of the funds listed above as well as others can be specified.

If 100 alumni who were only capable of donating $25-$50 per year were to designate their donation to a department designated fund or endowment, the base would grow $2,500 to $5,000 each year. If they did that each year, in ten years an endowment could increase by $50,000.

You would be creating a great legacy for future MTU Biological Sciences and Clinical Laboratory Science students.

Thank you for all your many and various contributions to Michigan Tech.