One of the most important ways you can help is by simply attending talks/posters and encouraging all students to participate and cheer on their peers! We also greatly appreciate you spreading the word! Please feel free to send the flyer at the bottom of this page to anyone you think might be interested in attending the Gala and learning more about what our amazing students and postdocs are up to!
The ESS Research Gala depends on the generous donations of faculty, staff, alumni, and other community members to fund student awards and make the event as successful as possible. Last year, ESS community members donated on average $150, and over $6100 was raised by donations! The ESS Department will match all donations, increasing your impact on this event and our students!
The ESS Research Gala depends on the generous donations of faculty, staff, alumni, and other community members to fund student awards and make the event as successful as possible.
Last year, ESS community members donated on average $150, and over $6000 was raised by donations! This year, we aim to raise $10,000. A small portion will be used to fund our Awards reception on Friday, April 4th, where ~$3000 will be given directly to student presenters as research awards, and all remaining funds will be used by the department to ensure student success!
Examples of how these funds may be used include:
Supporting future ESS Research Galas
Supporting Rockin' Out: our graduate-led K-12 Outreach program
Supporting graduate and undergraduate field experiences
And more!
We are incredibly appreciative for our ESS Community, and for everyone who gets involved and finds ways to support our efforts. It is through your support that the ESS Research Gala a resounding success!
Donations may also be made to the "Friends of Earth and Space Sciences" fund.
If you make a gift, please note that the donation is specifically for the "ESS Research Gala", and email our Department Administrator, Scott Dakins (he/him), at sjdakins@uw.edu to let him know about your contribution and whether or not you'd like to be acknowledged as a donor or remain anonymous.
In addition to online gifts, the UW provides multiple ways for donors to support the causes and projects that matter to them most. From giving by mail to giving through your estate plans, there are various options for you to explore. Individuals may contact Eryn Boyles Ilk, boyles@uw.edu, to learn more about these additional options.
** In $500 increments above $1,500