Support Science Achievement in Your Favorite School District!

Are you willing to help your favorite high school honor a junior for their scientific achievement?  The Alumni Society of the University of Minnesota College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) needs your help to expand its Science Achievement Award program to additional school districts.  Consider volunteering or supporting this program!

The Science Achievement Award was established in 2005 and recognizes a deserving high school junior who excels at science with a free book.  The recipient is connected with the University of Minnesota and CFANS in a way that inspires them to strive for greater achievements in science.  CFANS alumni who have volunteered report this is an extremely rewarding experience for themselves and the award recipients.

More than a book

In addition to receiving a thought-provoking book, the student is recognized for excellence in science—recognition that is surprisingly rare in high school awards programs.  The student also benefits from establishing connections to the University and CFANS, as well as helpful alumni.

How it works:

1)      Volunteer by  completing the online form.

2)      Contact your favorite school district to have them identify a deserving recipient.

3)      Personally present the Scientific Achievement Award certificate and selected book to the student.

4)      Bask in the glow of encouraging a young student.

Don’t have the time?

For a donation of $30, you can sponsor a Scientific Achievement Award that another CFANS alum can deliver.

For more information click on the links above or contact Mary Buschette, Alumni Relations Director, College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at 612-624-1745.