College of Science

Fund

Description

College of Science Unrestricted

Allows the College of Science Dean to direct available funds to the greatest needs in the College, which could be scholarships, instructional laboratory equipment, stipends, or community and alumni outreach.

College of Science Educational Fund

This fund is designed to help high-achieving students who cannot afford books, tuition and fees. When funds are available, Dean's Scholarships are offered to deserving students.

Science at Breakfast Lecture Series

Community leaders hear about the College of Science's hottest research topics during the Science at Breakfast lecture series. Offered twice a semester, the breakfast discussions are held at Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St, at 7:30 a.m. The goal is to introduce the business community and legislators with the variety of research performed in the College of Science. Click here for more information.

Frontiers of Science Lecture Series

Frontiers of Science is one of the most successful programs sponsored by the College of Science. Distinguished scientists and Nobel laureates from around the world are invited to speak each year as part of this public lecture series. These talks are always free and open to the public! Click here for more information.

ACCESS Scholarship Program for Women in Science

ACCESS is a highly successful scholarship program for women in science and mathematics. ACCESS funds approximately 24 scholarships each year to females attending the University of Utah. A $3,500 stipend for the academic school year provides financial assistance. Participants attend summer classes together -- some even share dorm rooms during this time -- to create a social support system.

ACCESS scholars receive on-the-job experience in a laboratory setting during spring and fall semesters. Most stay in a research lab throughout their entire undergraduate experience.

Department of Biology

Fund

Description

Department of Biology Unrestricted

Allows administrators in the Department of Biology to direct available funds to the greatest needs, which could be scholarships, laboratory equipment, etc.

Biology Undergraduate Research Program
(BioURP)

Involves junior high and high school students as well as University of Utah undergraduates in an intensive laboratory-centered summer program in the biological sciences. Provides for 20 stipends of $2,000 each year.

Department of Chemistry

Fund

Description

Department of Chemistry Unrestricted

Allows administrators in the Department of Chemistry to direct available funds to the greatest needs, which could be scholarships, laboratory equipment, etc.

Chemistry Undergraduate Research Support Fund

This stipend is for undergraduates engaged in independent research under the mentorship of a tenure track faculty member.

Chemistry Undergraduate Scholarship Fund

An annual scholarship of up to $1,000 is given to a meritorious undergraduate chemistry major who is actively involved in research.

Analytical Chemistry Outreach Program

A summer program for high school Advanced Placement (AP) chemistry students who live in Utah. Students particpate in the classroom and in laboratory experimentation. University credit can be earned.

Department of Mathematics

Fund

Description

Department of Mathematics Unrestricted

Allows administrators in the Department of Mathematics to direct available funds to the greatest needs, which could be scholarships, laboratory equipment, etc.

Math Circle

Program for high school students focuses on the process of discovery and open-ended exploration, and is designed to introduce students to the deeper kinds of mathematical thinking that are invariably absent in most standard curricula. Click 'Math Circle' link for info and to make a gift!

Summer Mathematics Program

The Summer Math Program offers a unique, three-week intensive classroom/lab setting for local high school students. The support of individual donors is vital to maintaining and expanding this program. Donated funds will go towards supplies, books, tuititon, and lodging for participants.

D. Keith Reed Scholarship

An annual scholarship given to a top student who is not a teaching major.

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Fund

Description

Department of Physics Unrestricted

Allows administrators in the Department of Physics to direct available funds to the greatest needs, which could be scholarships, laboratory equipment, etc.

Keuffel Memorial Trust

This fund, named after Emeritus Professor Jack W. Kueffel, is designed to give scholarships to deserving physics students.

Thomas J. Parmley Endowment

Named for physics Professor Thomas J. Parmley, this scholarship fund is for deserving physics students.

Jim Brophy Memorial Fund

Named for former Vice President of Research and physics Professor Jim Brophy, this is a scholarship fund for deserving physics students.

Paul Gilbert Memorial Fund

A scholarship fund for deserving physics students.

Astronomy Gift Fund

Physics Scholarship Fund

A scholarship fund for deserving undergraduates in the physics department.

Physics Department Development Fund

When donors contribute to this fund, they can establish their own criteria for awarding scholarships to physics students.