Endowments are critical to the long-term stability of the department because they provide a perpetual source of income that is not subject to political and enrollment fluctuations. These endowments provide support for students, teaching and research.
- Nelda E. Alger
To support scholarships for undergraduate Biology students. - Derek Karl Branch Memorial Fund
To support undergraduate instructors. - Emma J. Cole
Supports an annual graduate student fellowship for the study of Botany. - Priscilla H. Connell
For the enrichment of the faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students in the Department of Biology. - Edwin H. Edwards
To support the creation and maintenance of one or more biology scholarships. - Edie Goldenberg
For the general support of the growth and vitality of the Biology Department. - Zella Mae Marshall
For the growth and development of biological science research. - F.C. & Susan Eastman Newcombe
Support to employ researchers in the area of plant physiology. - Peter Olaus Okkelberg
To create a scholarship fund for outstanding graduate students in Anatomy, Cytology and Embryology as it relates to Zoology. - Elizabeth Youngman
To provide financial assistance to graduate students studying plant molecular biology.
A gift to an endowment is an especially meaningful contribution for alumni: no other investment in the Department is likely to yield longer-term results. Contact the MCDB Chair or our Development Liaison to explore possibilities.
