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College of Biological Sciences
Support the Life Sciences this Give Day!

From the smallest building blocks of life to the biodiversity on our planet, the UC Davis College of Biological Sciences (CBS) explores fundamental questions about life around the globe. Our 130+ faculty prepare students to solve the problems of tomorrow with solutions today. 

Your gift to the College of Biological Sciences will support the success of more than 6,500 students with an investment in the entire life sciences footprint at UC Davis. Join us and help foster the next generation of science leaders dedicated to finding solutions for 21st-century challenges! 

Not sure where to give? We hope that in addition to supporting one of our many Give Day challenges, you'll consider the CBS Dean's Circle or the CBS Annual Fund to immediately support the most pressing needs across the college. Join our family of donors today! 

Your gift, no matter the amount, creates a positive and meaningful impact. When you support biological sciences, you provide valuable resources that will help foster world-class education, facilitate leading-edge research, and advance discoveries in human and animal health, cancer, neuroscience, genetic and infectious diseases, environmental conservation, food production and more.

Join our generous supporters and make a gift to the College of Biological Sciences today!

Being the best never gets old
Apr 23, 2022

Biological Sciences and Evolutionary Biology Ranked Among Best Graduate Programs by U.S. News and World Report

UC Davis graduate programs in life biological sciences and evolutionary biology were recognized among the best in the country in the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 edition of Best Graduate Schools.

Ranked 18th in the US!
Apr 22, 2022

Biological Sciences Ranked Among World’s Top 50, Nation's Top 20 by QS World University Rankings

In the 2022 QS Top Universities Rankings by Subject released on April 6, UC Davis ranked 43rd in the world and tied for 18th in the nation in the broad category of the life sciences and medicine.

Give during Give Day to turn your state and the world Gold!
Rank State Gifts
1 CA 244
2 NY 5
3 MA 4
$50,000
Planned Giving Challenge - Wayne & Jacque Bartholomew
THANK YOU to Wayne and Jacque Bartholomew and all those who requested a planned giving one-on-one consultation this Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$5,000
Employee Giving Committee Challenge
Thank you to our Employee Giving Committee Members and colleagues who are making a difference by investing in programs at UC Davis! Your support helps us harness the power of UC Davis’ remarkable programs to make a difference. Your generosity will continue to inspire faculty and staff to create a brighter future for students, while furthering lifesaving research and services.
500 / 500 Gifts
Completed
$10,000
Family Fellows Challenge for Parent Giving
We reached our goal of 150 gifts! Thank you to all parents and donors for your generosity--and thanks to Family Fellows Parent, Liz Schenk, for her generous support of UC Davis.
150 / 150 Gifts
Completed
$20,000
College of Biological Sciences Dean's Circle Challenge
We've reached our goal! THANK YOU to Deb Neff and everyone who gave to the College of Biological Sciences Dean's Circle this Give Day. Your generosity will directly fund where the need is most critical. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$10,000
College of Biological Sciences Parents Challenge
Thank you to everyone who gave to the College of Biological Sciences Annual Fund during Give Day. Your generosity will impact our students and research, and create opportunities for the College of Biological Sciences.
Completed
$5,000
College of Biological Sciences Annual Fund Challenge
We've reached our goal! THANK YOU to Roger Halualani and everyone who gave to the College of Biological Sciences Annual Fund during Give Day. Your generosity will positively impact our students, faculty and programs college-wide. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$30,000
Center for Neuroscience 30th Anniversary Challenge
We did it! THANK YOU for your generous support of the Center for Neuroscience and for helping us celebrate our 30th anniversary in this meaningful way! We are deeply grateful for your partnership in our shared mission to improve lives. Special thanks to our sponsors: Tracy Storer and Marcia Kimes, Ron and Diane Smith, Victor and Meg Chan, Dr. Tsung-Yu Chen, Lin Weaver, Professor Ling-Lie Chau, Stewart and Ann Teal, Gary and Camille Lonigan, and CNS Director, Dr. Kimberly McAllister, who have made this group challenge possible!
30 / 30 Gifts
Completed
$12,500
Alumni to Aggie Student Research Challenge
THANK YOU to alumnus Dr. Kevin Gardner and everyone who gave to the Alumni to Aggie Student Research Challenge. Thanks to your generosity, many more students will be able to gain summer undergraduate research experiences this year. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$8,370
Alys Hay Travel Award Challenge
Thank you for joining Alys Hay and the College of Biological Sciences’ Equity Program to empower our most vulnerable students to succeed academically and professionally. Your gift will help allow students to participate in unique experiences such as conferences, workshops, and other academic or professional ventures that help advance their skills, knowledge, and/or professional network. We are incredibly grateful to you for your support!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$30,000
AvenueB Challenge
We've reached our goal! THANKS to the Genentech Foundation and everyone who supported AvenueB on Give Day. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$160,000
Barbara Horwitz and John Horowitz Challenge for NPB Graduate Student Support
We've reached our goal! THANK YOU for joining Professors Barbara Horwitz and John Horowitz in supporting graduate students in the Department of Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior (NPB). Your generosity is appreciated!
Completed
$40,000
Biochem & Molecular Biology First-Gen Challenge
THANK YOU to Drs. Cuppoletti and Malinowska and all who gave to support the Biochem and Molecular Biology First-Gen Challenge. Your generosity helps first-gen students succeed by preparing them for future professional pathways. We are deeply grateful!
Completed
$5,000
BioLaunch Challenge
THANK YOU to Ed and Harriet Yu and everyone who gave to BioLaunch on Give Day. This program is the feeder to the university's overarching Aggie Launch program. Thank you for supporting our first-year students as they chart a course for success even before they arrive at UC Davis.
Completed
$15,000
CBS Honors Scholarship Challenge
THANK YOU to alumnus George Lin, his wife Ann and everyone who gave to the CBS Honors Scholarship Challenge. Thanks to your generosity, our scholarship packages will be more competitive for our incoming students in fall 2022. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,500
Center for Population Biology General Support
THANK YOU to all those who gave to the Center for Population Biology this Give Day. We are grateful for your support.
15 / 15 Gifts
Completed
$12,500
Charles and Nanci Cooper's Challenge for Undergraduate Research Experience in the Genome Center
THANK YOU to Chuck and Nanci Cooper and to all who gave to support undergraduate research experience in the UC Davis Genome Center. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$5,000
Evolution and Ecology Department Challenge
We've reached our goal! THANK YOU to all who gave to support the Department of Evolution and Ecology. Your generosity helps support this nationally ranked program's faculty and students continue to thrive. We are grateful for your support!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$7,500
Dr. Ronald Smith and Diane Smith Challenge for Quantitative Biology
We did it! THANK YOU for joining Dr. Ronald and Mrs. Diane Smith in supporting Quantitative Biology! Your generosity offers students the unique education to cultivate a stronger generation of critical thinkers and problem-solvers in the life sciences. Again, thank you!
Completed
Leaderboard
Battle of the Colleges
Support your College to move them up the leader board. A gift of any size will increase their ranking!
Rank Colleges Gifts
1 College of Engineering 429
2 College of Letters and Science 330
3 College of Biological Sciences 285
4 College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences 236
Ended
$20,000
Genome Center Challenge
We've reached our goal! THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Genome Center during Give Day. Your generosity will positively impact our students, faculty and facilities. We are very grateful for your support!
10 / 10 Gifts
Completed
$12,500
Health Professions Advising Challenge
THANK YOU to the Khaira family and everyone who gave to the Health Professions Advising Challenge. Your support will help literally thousands of students get the advise, education and guidance necessary to pursue careers in any human or animal health field. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$50,000
HPA Judith Simpson Schreider Challenge
Thank you to everyone who helped honor Judith's legacy by donating to this fund, and a BIG thank you to Dr. Du Bois for creating this challenge.
Completed
$2,500
John R. Roth Undergraduate Research Award
Thank you for donating to the John R. Roth Undergraduate Research Award! This award is being established to honor his career, service and contributions to science, UC Davis and the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. We are incredibly grateful to you for helping to make this undergraduate student research award possible!
Completed
$10,000
Kendra M. Chan Bodega Marine Lab Challenge
"Thank you for your generous gift towards the Kendra M. Chan Bodega Marine Lab Challenge! With your support, we are excited to host an undergraduate student at the Bodega Marine Laboratory this summer to conduct an independent research project. It's an honor and a privilege for us to help carry on Kendra's legacy. Thank you for joining us!"
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$4,000
Marty Usrey Challenge for Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program
THANK YOU to Dr. Marty Usrey and all who gave to support the Biology Undergraduate Scholars Program. Your generosity provides the support and tools for our students who are underrepresented or economically and socially disadvantaged to be successful. We are deeply grateful!
20 / 20 Gifts
Completed
$6,000
Plant Biology Undergraduate Research Challenge
THANK YOU to alumna Dr. Maud Hinchee and everyone who supported experiential learning for Plant Biology students. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$3,250
R.D. Kidd's Challenge for Undergrads Pursuing Biotech, in Memory of Robert Thornton
THANK YOU to Dr. Richard Kidd and all who gave to support the Robert Thornton Memorial Award. Your generosity makes a difference for our students while remembering Dr. Thornton in a meaningful way.
Completed
$100,000
Raymond L. Rodriguez Undergrad Research Challenge
We've reached our goal! THANK YOU to all who gave to support the Ray Rodriguez Undergrad Research Award. Your generosity helps to support student success now and in the future. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$2,650
STEM Award Challenge
THANK YOU to alumnus Gary Hori and everyone who gave to the STEM Award Challenge. Thanks to your support, students will receive both the recognition and encouragement needed to persist in the STEM fields. We are very grateful for your support!
Completed
$5,000
Steve and Tammy Conston Scholarship Challenge
Thank YOU for joining Steve and Tammy Conston to provide scholarship support for undergraduate students in the College of Biological Sciences who have demonstrated financial need. Your generosity makes a difference and we are deeply grateful!
5 / 5 Gifts
Completed
$25,000
Tim Metcalf Challenge for the Botanical Conservatory
THANK YOU to the Kwan Hague family and all those who supported the new Tim Metcalf Endowment. Your generosity will make a sustained impact over time on the teaching program, the conservatory's collection and the facility. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
$10,000
UC Davis Botanical Conservatory Challenge
We've reached our goal! THANK YOU to all who gave to support the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory. Your generosity helps preserve our amazing collection of plant species from around the world to enhance teaching, research and outreach activities. We are grateful for your support!
Completed
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