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Support a New Generation of STEM Superstars at KTU

$1,370
22%
Raised toward our $6,000 Goal
19 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on November 17, at 09:00 AM EST
Project Owners

Reaching more KTU superstars one day at a time!

November 06, 2017

Good Morning,

Thank you for your generous donation to Kids' Tech University- the Graduate School! With your gift we will be able to reach a new generation of superstars ages 13-16. We have 10 days left to reach our goal of $6000! Currently, we are at 22% of our goal. Please continue to spread the word about Kids' Tech University- Graduate School campaign and inspire youth to pursue a STEM career.  

 

Sincerely,

Kristy Collins, Ph.D.

Director, Education and Outreach

Biocomplexity Institute of Virginia Tech

Thank you for your support—Continue to help spread the word!

October 19, 2017

It's been so encouraging to receive support from the Virginia Tech community for Kids' Tech University- The Graduate School! As the word continues to spread regarding this opportunity for high school students, we are excited about this program's impact on the attendees to consider pursuing a career in a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics field. 

To date, we have received $835, and have 28 days remaining to reach our fundraising goal of $6000.  As a supporter of this project, you have the ability to inspire others in your life to take action, too! Please consider sharing this project on Facebook , Twitter, or with this sharable giving link crowdfund.vt.edu/ktu—to help us reach our goal and impact our future workforce! 

We sincerely appreciate your gift and even spreading the word about this campaign. This program will change a child’s life in ways unimaginable.

 

Sincerely,

Kristy Collins, Ph.D.

Director, Education and Outreach

Biocomplexity Institute of Virginia Tech

Thank you for your support- We are well on our way!

October 09, 2017

Thank you for supporting Kids' Tech University- The Graduate School crowdfunding project! We sincerely appreciate your gift and will use it to continue to uphold Virginia Tech's motto of Ut Prosim  (That I May Serve). 

Studies have shown that exposure to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields is directly correlated with an interest in pursuing a STEM major and math and science achievement! With an increase in STEM job availability yet a decline in STEM declared majors, we plan to continue our efforts to minimize the gap and show the excitement of STEM by providing a priceless experience for high school students from southwest Virginia and surrounding areas.

Please continue supporting our project by sharing the information with your family and friends! So far we have reached 11% of our goal of $6000. 

 

All the best,

Kristy Collins, PhD

Director, Education and Outreach

Biocomplexity Institute of Virginia Tech 

 

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$10

Feed Their Curiosity

Your gift will cover the cost of meals for one of our aspiring scientists! Brain food will help these students get the most out of their KTU experience.

$25

Environmental Explorer

Your gift will cover the cost of one KTU student's ecological studies at the Virginia Tech Duck Pond.

$50

Technological Trailblazer

Your gift will cover the cost of key lab materials for our high-tech KTU experiments!

$100

DNA Discoverer

Your gift will cover the cost for a KTU student to get their first hands-on experience with DNA sequencing!

$200

Laboratory Legend

Your gift will cover the cost of instructional materials for an entire KTU class! All non-anonymous donors at this level will have their names printed in a special acknowledgements section of our lab notebooks.

$300

STEM Superhero

You've gone above and beyond to help make this KTU program a reality! In addition to getting your name printed in the acknowledgements section of our lab materials, you will receive a hand-written thank you note, signed by our KTU students!

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