Giving | Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering

Source: https://www.engr.ucr.edu/connect/giving

Archived: 2026-04-23 17:13

Giving | Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering
Giving
Invest in Engineers. Create Lasting Impact
At the Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering, we are building the future of engineering through discovery, education, and opportunity. As part of UC Riverside, BCOE is advancing nationally recognized research while preparing diverse, highly skilled engineers to lead in rapidly evolving industries. To meet the demands of a changing world, we must continue to invest in innovation, expand access to hands-on learning, and strengthen the pathways that connect education to impact. Our vision is to become a nationally recognized leader in engineering research and education.
Your investment helps turn that vision into reality.
MAKE YOUR GIFT TODAY
Why Give to BCOE
BCOE is building a nationally recognized engineering college grounded in excellence, access, and impact. As part of UC Riverside — the nation’s leader in social mobility — your investment directly supports students from diverse backgrounds as they pursue careers in engineering and technology.
Philanthropy enables:
Scholarships that reduce financial barriers
Hands-on learning through makerspaces and senior design
Undergraduate and graduate research opportunities
Faculty innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration
Your support ensures that talented students have the resources, mentorship, and experiences needed to succeed.
Support the College's Most Urgent and Strategic Priorities
The Dean’s Innovation Fund provides flexible funding to expand student success initiatives, enhance hands-on learning environments, and invest in emerging opportunities across BCOE. This fund is essential to advancing programs such as student makerspaces, undergraduate research, and the Senior Design Showcase.
DONATE TO THE DEAN’S INNOVATION FUND
Giving Priorities
Direct your impact to the areas that matter most to you. Whether supporting student success, advancing research, or strengthening academic programs, your gift makes a meaningful difference across the college.
Support the Growth of BCOE
Dean’s Innovation Fund
Makerspace
Grad Scholarships
Undergrad Scholarships
Engineering Student Success
Departments, Programs, Centers
Bioengineering Fund
Chemical & Environmental Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computational Data Science
Materials Science and Engineering
Robotics
Master’s Online Programs
Student Professional Orgs
AIChE
ASME
BMES
CYBER
EWB
FSAE
Gamespawn
IEEE
Material Research Society
SHPE
Tau Beta Pi
Theta Tau
Undergraduate Research Club
JOIN THE DEAN'S CIRCLE
The Dean’s Circle is BCOE’s premier giving community, bringing together alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends who invest in the college’s highest priorities. Your support directly advances scholarships for students, expands hands-on learning through makerspaces, strengthens undergraduate research and innovation, and enhances student success initiatives across the college.
Dean’s Circle members receive:
Invitations to exclusive events, including the Dean’s Reception
Behind-the-scenes tours of labs and makerspaces
Opportunities to mentor students and engage with faculty
Regular updates from the Dean
JOIN THE DEAN'S CIRCLE
Giving Level
Contribution
The Ideator Circle
$300/year or $25/month
The Builder Tier
$1,200/year
The Seed Funders
$2,500
The Scale-Up Partners
$5,000
The Dean’s Venture Champions
$10,000
Flexible Giving Options
All gifts to BCOE are tax-deductible.
Online:
Make a gift securely through GiveCampus.
By Check:
Payable to: UC Riverside Foundation
In-Kind Gifts:
Equipment, materials, and supplies that support teaching and research.
Other Giving Methods:
Including securities, donor-advised funds, and wire transfers.
Double Your Impact:
Many employers will match charitable contributions — allowing you to double or even triple your support of BCOE. Check with your employer to see if your gift qualifies.
CONTACT US
Have questions or thinking about ways to make an impact? Connect with our team to learn more or schedule a conversation.
Contact us at
BCOEdevelopment@ucr.edu
.
Meet the Development Team
Let us help you with your search