Bruce Heflinger has long been on the move—he’s logged 200,000 miles on his bicycle since making a home in California in 1983. Now retired from his career as an electrical engineer, he is giving back as a library volunteer and regular platelet donor. He sees planned giving at MIT through a charitable remainder unitrust (CRUT) and annual qualified charitable distributions from his IRA as another way of contributing to the making of a better world.
Gifts to establish an endowed fund, with the income to provide undergraduate student financial support, with preference for Muslim-identifying students of low socioeconomic status, with half the recipients to be women Muslim-identifying students.
Established by Professor Harry W. Tyler in 1937 for his wife, Alice Brown Tyler '1884 for the benefit of women students at the Institute. The endowment fund is currently used to support the AMITA senior academic award.
Gifts to endow a student aid fund to benefit women students at MIT.
In support of the varsity women's crew programs.
In support of the varsity women's cross-country program.
In support of varsity women's lacrosse program.
In support of the varsity women's soccer program.
In support of the varsity women's tennis program.
In support of varsity women's track and field program.
In support of the varsity women's volleyball program.
Gifts from alumni/ae and friends to support black women events that encourage bonding such as yearly retreats, winter banquets, and black women's week.
Gift from Alison Brown to establish an endowed fund, with the income to provide support for the activities of operations of men's and women's rugby.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends in honor of former Head Coach and Director of Athletics/DAPER Department Head, Candace Royer, to support expenses for training and travel for women's tennis.
Gifts toward an undergraduate student scholarship(s) that will be awarded with a preference for women attending MIT who exhibit leadership and service. Scholarship is named in memory of Lizette Arce-Doshi, a class of 1995 member and Alpha Phi.
DAPER Inspiration/Leadership Fund for women's athletics.
Gifts to establish an endowed fund, with the income to provide support to the position of director of Cross Country, Track and Field Operations and Head Coach in the Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation. Excess income may provide general support for Cross Country and Track and Field within DAPER.
Bequest, the income for maintenance and care of the Margaret Cheney (1882) Room for women students.
The Ellen Swallow Richards Professorship honors the pioneering spirit and professional achievements of Mrs. Richards and strengthens the role of women on the MIT faculty. The chair, sponsored by AMITA, is intended to recognize the national importance of research and education by women at MIT. Announcement of the professorship in 1973 coincided with the 100th anniversary of Mrs. Richards's graduation from MIT.
Gifts from alumni/ae and friends to support programs for the Graduate Women in Course 6 group (GW6). Such support could be used for purposes such as a speaker series or other women's programs that promote the goals of GW6 to enhance the experience of graduate women in EECS through opportunities to network, develop mentorships, and gain support in completing their degrees.
Gifts from members of the MIT Club of Hong Kong to establish an endowed fund, with the income to be used for undergraduate student financial assistance.
In support of the varsity men and women's fencing programs.
In support of the men's and women's swimming and diving programs.
In support of the varsity sailing program.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends in support of intercollegiate women's athletic programs and opportunities.
In support of the varsity women's basketball program.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the Graduate Women at MIT (GWAMIT) student group. The mission of GWAMIT is to promote the personal and professional development of MIT's graduate women.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the women's gymnastics club sport program.
Gifts for an endowed undergraduate scholarship fund in memory of James E. Cunningham (1957) for outstanding undergraduate students with preference for women in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.
Gifts for an endowed undergraduate scholarship fund in memory of James E. Cunningham (1957) for outstanding undergraduate students with preference for women in the Department of Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Gifts for an endowed undergraduate scholarship fund in memory of James E. Cunningham (1957) for outstanding undergraduate students with preference for women in the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Gifts for an endowed undergraduate scholarship fund in memory of James E. Cunningham (1957) for outstanding undergraduate students with preference for women in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Gifts for an endowed undergraduate scholarship fund in memory of James E. Cunningham (1957) for outstanding undergraduate students with preference for women in the Division of Biological Engineering.
Gifts for an endowed undergraduate scholarship fund in memory of James E. Cunningham (1957) for outstanding undergraduate students with preference for women in the Department of Biology.
Gifts for an endowed undergraduate scholarship fund in memory of James E. Cunningham (1957) for outstanding undergraduate students with preference for women in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Gifts for an endowed scholarship fund in memory of James E. Cunningham (1957) for outstanding undergraduate students with preference for women in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering.
Gift of Jeanne E. Guillemin-Meselson to establish an endowed fund, with the income to provide graduate student financial support for students affiliated with the MIT Center for International Studies or its successor. Preference should be given to women PhD candidates studying international affairs.
Gifts to support The Judith Ann Lippard Memorial Lectureship in Cancer Research, which annually convenes the most innovative minds in cancer research from a variety of disciplines, with a special emphasis on women's cancers, including gynecological cancers. Fund income in excess of the lectureship may be used for relevant research, trainee support or faculty support in the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.
Gifts in memory of Karenna Groff (a two-time All-American, a four-time NEWMAC All-Conference, and 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year), to establish an endowed fund, with the income to provide support for the travel and training activities of the Women's Soccer Team.
Gift from alumni/ae and friends to establish an endowed fund to provide general support for the women's basketball program, in memory of Lauren Tsai (2004), co-captain of varsity field hockey and varsity basketball teams while at MIT.
In recognition of Lisa Kay Arel as one of ten finalists for NCAA Woman of the Year award, designated as an endowment for women's athletes Champion Products.
Gifts of family and friends to endow a fund in memory of the conductor of the MIT Women's Chorale. The income for purchase of new music and other needs of the chorale.
Gift of friends and family in memory of Marianna Polonsky Slocum to support one or more undergraduate women pursuing Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) research in Mathematics or Physics. First preference is for a student-initiated project, second preference is for a student working with a woman faculty member, and third preference is for any woman student doing a UROP in math or physics.
Endowment fund supporting the head coach position for varsity men and women's swimming and diving.
Gifts to support the work of the MIT Libraries and the MIT Press to promote the history of MIT women and other prominent women in science, technology, and engineering through the collecting, organizing, promoting, and publishing of archival materials, oral histories, curricular materials, exhibits, books, articles, and other print and/or digital materials.
Gifts to provide funding to encourage groundbreaking cross-lab and external collaborations across MIT and beyond, catalyzing interdisciplinary projects that address critical health disparities affecting women globally.
The Chorale has been an Interest Group of the MIT Women's League for over 90 years. Gifts of members and friends to this fund support the activities of the MIT Women's Chorale. Funds will be used to purchase music, pay our conductor and concert accompanists and any other costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the Chorale, so we might continue to bring together music lovers at the Institute
Fund to support programs and activities that promote leadership development forwomen students at MIT.
Expendable gifts to support the Clean Energy Education and Empowerment Initiative (C3E) Symposium, a collaboration of the Department of Energy and MITEI.
NSUW establishes a network of women undergraduates, faculty, alumnae and professionals to empower women in their business endeavors and support them in the development of their careers.
Funds will go towards programming for affiliated and unaffiliated women at MIT, funding inter-sorority events and providing scholarships for member dues.
Gifts of alumni/ae, faculty, staff, friends and family in memory of Professor Robert J. Silbey, to provide graduate student financial support, including fellowship support, for women students in the Department of Chemistry.
An endowed fund to be used to purchase crew shells in the name of Roseanna H. Means, co-founder of the Friends of MIT Crew and women's crew team member 1972-1976.
Gift of Sabra-Anne Rachel Truesdale to establish an endowed scholarship fund with preference for women who graduated from a public high school.
An endowed fund to support the training trip of the men and women's varsity track and field programs.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the purchase and maintenance of equipment and supplies for the Sports Performance Area within DAPER
Gifts from alumni and friends to provide support for STEM initiatives for women in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS), with a preference for the Women in Technology Program in EECS.
The fund supports women's tennis, including an annual award to a member of the team who best exemplifies the qualities of leadership through mentoring, advising and counseling others, both on and off the court.
Gift of alumni (ae) and friends to establish an endowed fund, with the income to support the student-run group Women in Chemistry or its successor. Fund income in excess of the amounts necessary for the Women in Chemistry group may be used for general support in the Department of Chemistry.
Gifts for an endowment fund to be used at the discretion of the Dean of the School of Science to support one or more of the following: (1) financial aid support for women graduate students majoring in fields of science; (2) support for women faculty in the School of Science, preferably untenured; or (3) other activities within the School of Science that promote the status of women in science.
This fund is used to promote the TPP Masters degreee to prospective women students and for social events for current women students in the Technology and Policy Program.
Gift from alumni/ae and friends to establish an endowed fund to support for the Women in XII group within the Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences (EAPS). Excess income may provide graduate student financial assistance for women in EAPS at the discretion of the department head.
Gift to establish an endowed fund, with the income to provide general support for women's crew.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the women's ice hockey club sport program.
Gifts of members and friends to support the programs and activities of the MIT Women’s League. These programs and activities include our bi-annual Breakfast Series, Coffee Socials, WISDM Speaker Series, Annual Wreath-making, Annual Meeting and Appreciation Lunch. This fund also supports other on-campus events that bring MIT women together.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the activities of the MIT Women's League at the recommendation of the Chairwoman (or successor position) of the MIT Women's League, with the approval of the Planning Committee. Activities supported by the fund will include, but not be limited to, fellowships through the Public Service Center and/or community service projects. (Formerly named: Women's League 100th Anniversary Fund)
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the women's rugby club sport program.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the Women's Soccer Club.
Supports a four-week summer residence program at MIT to introduce mechanical engineering (ME) to high school rising seniors who are unsure about their future plans.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the women's ultimate frisbee club sport program.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the women's volleyball club sport program.
Gifts of alumni/ae and friends to support the women's water polo club sport program.
Fund to support the travel and training needs of the Women’s Volleyball team.
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