Elements for Success Campaign
Become a Building Block for Our Department
The periodic table of the elements is arguably one of the most significant achievements in science, and it often has a special significance for chemists who recall fond memories of learning the names and symbols of favorite elements. The Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences at Appalachian State University offers you a unique opportunity to own your favorite element, have your name added to a special periodic table displayed in our science building, and invest in the education of our dedicated and talented students.
Through the Elements for Success campaign, supporters can sponsor an available element and become a permanent part of the department's story. In recognition of your support and generosity, your name, family name, company name, or honoree will be engraved alongside your selected element on a periodic table display housed in our science building.
How to Participate
- Make a $1,500 gift to the Elements for Success Endowment.
- Complete the Elements for Success Element Selection Form to rank your top three element choices.
Please note that donations are non-refundable and elements are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Why Support?
Each year, the Department Endowment enables us to supplement state funding and extend support to various aspects of our program that we have come to view as essential features. Contributions support:
- Student one-on-one research experiences, including summer stipends with faculty mentors.
- Student travel stipends to visit laboratories, attend workshops and professional conferences, and share research findings.
- Supplementary funds for chemicals and supplies that support individualized research experiences.
- Student networking luncheons with invited seminar speakers.
- Monetary awards recognizing outstanding students for excellence in teaching, research, and service.
- Faculty awards recognizing superior teaching, research, and service.
We believe these opportunities give our students something extra, an advantage they carry with them as they become practicing chemists or pursue graduate and professional education.
An Investment in Future Chemists
For decades, students in the department have benefited from close faculty mentorship, hands-on laboratory experiences, and opportunities to conduct meaningful research. As the needs of our students continue to grow, so does the importance of a strong endowment that can sustain and expand these opportunities.
We believe that investment in the department and its programs is a stepping stone for students to gain the preparation, experience, support, and enthusiasm needed to pursue successful and rewarding careers.
Become a building block for our department and have your donation transformed, just like the elements, into opportunities and experiences that will compound your support in very real and enduring ways.
For questions about the campaign, contact the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences at (828) 262-3010 or cfs@appstate.edu.