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A message from the Department Chair, Prof. Ray Huey:
At the Department of Biology it is our mission to discover and disseminate knowledge about the natural world. As we pursue this mission through research, education, and outreach we welcome your support.
Friends of Biology
Graduate Support
Undergraduate Support
Greenhouse & Medicinal Herb Garden
Other area of interest?
Volunteer your time
FRIENDS OF BIOLOGY The Friends of Biology Fund is one of the Department’s most important resources. It supports a wide range of activities including award ceremonies, graduate and undergraduate student research symposia, outreach events, graduate student and faculty recruiting, the Department Seminar series, and can provide small venture capital awards to support preliminary work for pioneering new research projects.
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GRADUATE STUDENT SUPPORT Graduate students are a vital component of the Department: they conduct and publish original research, teach labs and quiz sections, and participate in outreach events. The Graduate Student Fund provides the Department with funds to attract excellent graduate students, support their research, and reward outstanding teaching assistants.
Give to the
Biology Graduate Student Support Fund.
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UNDERGRADUATE SUPPORT Biology is one of the largest undergraduate majors on campus with 1,000 declared majors and the Department strives to ensure that each student’s experience at the UW is meaningful and rewarding. The Undergraduate Student Support Fund fosters this endeavor by providing support for extra-curricular experiences such as conducting research and attending scientific meetings and conferences.
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BOTANY GREENHOUSE SUPPORT The Department of Biology’s Botany Greenhouse serves research, educational, outreach, and curatorial purposes. Donations to the Botany Greenhouse Fund support basic operational costs including the purchase of soil, fertilizer, equipment, and seeds. For more information about the plant collections, the research and outreach programs that take place in the Greenhouse, or touring the Greenhouse, please visit the
Greenhouse website. Give to the
Botany Greenhouse Support Fund. MEDICINAL HERB GARDEN SUPPORT The Medicinal Herb Garden is home to hundreds of plant species used in historic and modern times for their medicinal properties. At two and a half acres, the Medicinal Herb Garden is one of the largest of its kind and hosts hundreds of visitors a year. Gifts to the Medicinal Herb Garden help preserve the garden as a teaching and outreach facility by supporting operational costs such as garden maintenance and signage upkeep. For more information about the Medicinal Herb Garden, please visit the
Medicinal Herb Garden website.
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OTHER AREAS OF INTEREST?Interested in supporting us, but not sure to which fund you’d like to contribute? Interested in contributing to a specific fund that you don't see listed? We’re always happy to share with you more about the Department and find innovative ways to implement your support. Please contact Kristy Brady at
kbrady at u.washington.edu or (206) 685.2185 for more information.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES University of Washington Herbarium Botany Greenhouse Plant Care Volunteer Biology Networking Night - Alumni Career Panel Interested in volunteering in another way?
Send us your ideas.
To learn more about any of the above areas and/or to make a donation, please contact:
Kristy Brady - Advancement, Outreach, & Communications
kbrady@u.washington.edu (206) 685.2185
Department of Biology
University of Washington
Box 351800
Seattle, WA 98195-1800
