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A critical financial resource available to the College of Engineering Dean, the Engineering Annual Fund isused to enhance the out-of-classroom educationaland life experiences of ENG undergraduates. Theseactivities are essential to shaping the next generationof BU graduates into well-rounded engineers whohave an impact on society—the kind of engineers thatfuture employers seek.Financed by donations from alumni and friends, theEngineering Annual Fund supports essential programsand activities that extend beyond what tuition andresearch capital can offer.Gifts of any size to the Fundare put to immediate use to support scholarships andstipends, alumni networking, student organizations,and mentoring and research opportunities.
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Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617-358-0500
Fax: 617-358-2728
TO DONATE:
www.bu.edu/alumni/eng
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A DIRECT IMPACT
Many College of Engineering students participate in
one or more programs supported by the Engineering
Annual Fund, including:
The Summer Term Alumni Research Scholars(STARS) Program, which provides a summer housing
allowance for students assisting with faculty research.
The Supplemental Undergraduate Research Funds(SURF) Program, a source of matching funds for
undergraduate students working on faculty-sponsored
research.
Engineers Without Borders (Boston University chapter),
currently assisting a community in Chirimoto, Peru.
The University Nanosatellite Program, which is
competing against other colleges to build a satellite
for the United States Air Force.
Student organizations such as the Society of HispanicProfessional Engineers, Minority Engineering Society,and the Society of Women Engineers, whose
members attend annual conferences and network with
professional engineers.
The Excellence in Engineering Book Awards, which
provides stipends to deserving, in-need students
to spend on textbooks and other academic course
materials.
The development of The Clean Energy andEnvironmental Sustainability Initiative, which started
with a significant contribution from an alumnus and is
helping to plan an academic program and research
center.
The BU Mini Baja Team, which designed and built
a vehicle that competed in a contest inspired by the
annual Baja, California, four-wheeler race.
The Rocket Club, which
designs, constructs
and launches a rocket,
helping to develop
nascent engine
technology.
Make It Possible
“Engineering classes are fun,but it’s what I’ve done outsideof class that convinced me thatengineering is what I want todo. Over winter break, I traveledwith five other students tobegin installation of a waterfiltration system for a smalltown in Peru. The Collegematched the money we raised,allowing us to take the trip.
In the Society of WomenEngineers, our big event ishosting the Professional Nightdinner, where students meetand connect with alumni andindustry professionals.
These events are the reason I want to become an engineer,and the Engineering AnnualFund makes them possible.”
Julia DeLogu, ENG ’09Member, Engineers
Without Borders;
Co-President, Society
of Women Engineers
Impact the Future Become a Partner with the College of Engineering
THE ENGINEERING ANNUAL FUND
www.bu.edu/alumni/eng
Engineers Without Borders
THE ENGINEERING ANNUAL FUND
A critical financial resource available to the College
of Engineering Dean, the Engineering Annual Fund is
used to enhance the out-of-classroom educational
and life experiences of ENG undergraduates. These
activities are essential to shaping the next generation
of BU graduates into well-rounded engineers who
have an impact on society—the kind of engineers that
future employers seek.
Financed by donations from alumni and friends, the
Engineering Annual Fund supports essential programs
and activities that extend beyond what tuition andresearch capital can offer. Gifts of any size to the Fund
are put to immediate use to support scholarships and
stipends, alumni networking, student organizations,
and mentoring and research opportunities.
Research Opportunities STARS Program
ENHANCING THE EXPERIENCE
Think back to your undergraduate years—what do
you remember the most? What prepared you to
meet the personal challenges you’ve encountered
since graduation?
BU wasn’t about just the classroom. Whether it
was your first crack at research or representing the
University in volunteer work, outside experiences
helped shaped your professional life.
From providing stipends to work in research labs to
competing for the opportunity to build satellites and
rockets, the Engineering Annual Fund makes theseactivities possible. Any donation—large or small—to
the Annual Fund will help support programs that
focus on enriching student life.
EVOLUTION OF A GRADUATE
The engineering field is becoming increasingly
competitive. Employers seek students who not
only succeed in the classroom but are comfortable
in research, professional and real-world situations—
experiences the Engineering Annual Fund makespossible.
In transitioning from Boston University to professional
life, today’s students find themselves in the same
situations you were in. Supporting the Engineering
Annual Fund extends your partnership with the
College and continues the tradition of a thriving,
successful engineering community.
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