UAF College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Your gift to CNSM supports a vibrant community of undergraduate and graduate students pursuing discovery in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and veterinary medicine. Donations strengthen hands-on learning, expand research opportunities and advance excellence in science education across Alaska. Together, we’re preparing the next generation of scientists, educators and health professionals to serve our state and the world.
Click on the funds below to add to your UA Giving Day cart:
- College of Natural Science and Mathematics Support: Support departments including Atmospheric Sciences, Biology & Wildlife, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Earth System Science, Geosciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural Resources & Environment, Physics, and Veterinary Medicine.
- UAF Excellence in Science Education: Support CNSM undergraduate students.
- UAF Veterinary Medicine Department Support: Support the UAF Veterinary Medicine Department.
Priority in another department that you may be interested in:
- UAF Youth Programs: GeoFORCE Alaska Support
A Race to the Finish!
Mar 26, 2026
Join us for a special final day challenge! All UA Giving Day donors that give today [26th] are automatically entered into a drawing for a $600 mini-grant for any program or scholarship that is listed on the UA Giving Day website.
We've reached our 2,026 donor goal!
Mar 25, 2026
Friends, families, and communities supporting UAA, UAF, and UAS students: Thank you so much for everything you have done to help us reach our goal of 2,026 donors! There are still 18 hours left in UA Giving Day, and we are at 752 of our 1,000 new donor goal! Please continue to share and spread the word about Giving Day to help us reach this.
$6,000
UAF CNSM Giving Day Challenge
Thank you Dean Karsten Hueffer, Bill and Andrea Benitz and CNSM donors! $6,000 has been unlocked to support the College of Natural Science and Mathematics Support Fund.
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$2,000
UAF Alumni Challenge
Thank you to our 400 UAF Alumni donors and to UA President Pat Pitney for helping us unlock $2,000 to support UAF's College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics!
400 / 400 Donors
Completed
$5,000
UA Supporting Alaska's Educators Challenge
Challenge unlocked! Thank you, Mary K. Hughes and the John C. Hughes Foundation, and to our generous UA Giving Day donors. $5,000 has been unlocked to support the Patricia Hughes Eastaugh Teaching Scholarship for education students systemwide. Because of you, future educators across Alaskawill receive the support they need to learn, lead, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
1,000 / 1,000 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
Alaska counts on our incredible engineers to find the solution to complex Arctic concerns. 75% of UA's grads stay in Alaska long-term, which is something to be proud of; the challenge at hand is ensuring bright students receive the support they need to enroll and graduate. Stephanie Erickson, University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska long-term, when we reach 750 donors to any program or scholarship, Stephanie will donate $2,000, split between UAA College of Engineering and UAF College of Engineering and Mines.
1 / 1 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAF New Donors for Troth Yeddha' Initiative Challenge
Thank you President Pitney and Troth Yeddha donors! $1,000 has been unlocked in support of the Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Students Initiative.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAF Veterinary Medicine Challenge From Paws to Practice
Thanks to the 10 donors to the Veterinary Medicine Department Support fund, an additional $1,000 has been unlocked in support of future veterinarians.
10 / 10 Donors
Completed
Match
UAF Paul and Terry Reichardt CNSM Match
Thank you for being such generous donors! The College of Natural Science and Mathematics match has been unlocked—doubling the impact of your gifts with an additional $5,000 from Paul Reichardt. Your support empowers future scientists, mathematicians, health professionals and researchers who will shape Alaska’s future and beyond.
Completed
$2,500
UAF 50 Gifts to Empower Science and Math Students Challenge
Thanks to the 50 donors to the College of Natural Science and Mathematics Support fund, an additional $2,500 has been unlocked to support the next generation of science and math students!
50 / 50 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UA Engineers Make it Happen Challenge
Alaska counts on our incredible engineers to find the solution to complex Arctic concerns. 75% of UA's grads stay in Alaska long-term, which is something to be proud of; the challenge at hand is ensuring bright students receive the support they need to enroll and graduate. Stephanie Erickson, University of Alaska Foundation board member, challenges Alaska's engineers to be part of the solution. To represent 75% of alumni staying in Alaska long-term, when we reach 750 donors to any program or scholarship, Stephanie will donate $2,000, split between UAA College of Engineering and UAF College of Engineering and Mines.
749 / 749 Donors
Completed
$5,500
UA Launch Power Hour
The UA Foundation Board of Directors thanks the first-hour donors who have set UA Giving Day on a great foot. UA Foundation Board has made their $5,500 donation to UA General Scholarship. Keep spreading the word about UA Giving Day to make UA Giving Day a success!
200 / 200 Donors
Completed
$1,000
UAF Flower Power Hour
Thank you President Pitney and UAF donors! $1,000 has been unlocked to support the upkeep of the Georgeson Botanical Garden.
49 / 49 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Donors per Fund: UAF College of Natural Science and Mathematics
Number of donors who gave to each fund for UA Giving Day 2026
| Rank | Fund | Donors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of Natural Science and Mathematics Support | 28 |
| 2 | Veterinary Medicine Department Support | 14 |
| 3 | CNSM Excellence in Undergraduate Education | 10 |
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Help us fill the map!
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AK | 38 |
| 2 | CO | 2 |
| 2 | WA | 2 |
