Name: Comets Giving Days 2021
Start: 2021-05-25T16:30:00-0500
End: 2021-05-27T18:49:00-0500
Location: Comets Giving Days 2021

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The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers 26 undergraduate and graduate programs within its six departments: biological sciences formerly known as molecular and cell biology, chemistry and biochemistry, geosciences, mathematics, physics and a graduate program in science/mathematics education. Each program is research-intensive, with close cooperation from industry.

Faculty members compete at the national level for sponsored research. Graduates go on to pursue careers at colleges and universities as well as in industrial, medical, public health, environmental and governmental organizations.

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Biological Sciences

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Geosciences

Mathematical Sciences

Physics

Science & Mathematics Education

Delk Lab

Leaderboard

21 Gifts Leaderboard

Help your favorite Comets Giving Days group reach at least 21 gifts on 5/26 (day 1) and they will become eligible to win an additional $200 in bonus funds. Winning group will be picked at random. Let's have more fun in '21!

Rank	Group	Gifts
1	Comet Cupboard	130
2	Fund for UT Dallas	87
3	Student Emergency Fund	80
4	Student Ambassadors	47
5	Geosciences	42
6	Jindal Young Scholars Program	37
7	Dean's Initiative - Partners in Progress	30
8	Athletics	29
9	Computer Science	28
10	Animation	26
11	Other	25
12	Science & Mathematics Education	25
13	Callier Center for Communication Disorders	23
14	Center for BrainHealth	23
15	Electrical and Computer Engineering	22

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Alumni Power Hour Match Day 2

Double the fun on day two! Mark your calendar for May 27 from 12pm-4pm for our second Alumni Power Hours Match. During these four hours, all alumni gifts $2-$40 will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $3,000. Make your impact go even further!

$3,000 MATCHED

Completed

$10,000

Chemistry & Biochemistry Challege

When the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry reaches 30 gifts on Comets Giving Days, a $10,000 gift from the Rutford family will be unlocked!

5 / 5 Gifts

Completed

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Early Risers Bonus

On 5/27 between 5 a.m. - 7 a.m. help the group you love receive the most gifts and the group with the most will win $50 in bonus funds!

Rank	Prize	Department	Gifts
1	$50	UT Dallas Pep Band	5
2		Electrical and Computer Engineering	2
3		Chess Team	1
4		Mechanical Engineering	1
5		Athletics	1
6		Center for Asian Studies	1
7		Military and Veteran Center	1
8		Military and Veteran Employee Resource Group	1
9		Behavioral and Brain Sciences	1
10		Galerstein Gender Center	1
11		Center for Vital Longevity	1
12		3D Studio	0
13		CS Goldman Sachs Fund	0
14		Undergraduate Scholarship Fund for ECS	0
15		Academic Bridge Program	0

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Francis Fitter Memorial Fund for Geosciences Match

Thanks to a generous gift from Tom Fitter, all gifts made to the Francis Fitter Memorial Fund for Geosciences will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $2,000 on Comets Giving Days!

$2,000 MATCHED

Completed

$10,000

Geosciences Challenge

When the Department of Geosciences reaches 30 gifts on Comets Giving Days, an additional $10,000 gift will be unlocked thanks to the AAPG Foundation.

30 / 30 Gifts

Completed

$25,000

Hoffman Family Physics Challenge

Help the Department of Physics reach 40 gifts on Comets Giving Days and an additional $25,000 gift from the Hoffman Family will be unlocked!

40 / 40 Gifts

Completed

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Hoffman Scholarship Match

Thanks to a generous donation from the Hoffman Family, all gifts to the Hoffman Scholarship will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $10,000!

$10,000 MATCHED

Completed

$10,000

Mathematical Sciences Challenge

When the Department of Mathematical Sciences reaches 30 gifts on Comets Giving Days, a $10,000 gift from the Rutford family will be unlocked!

8 / 8 Gifts

Completed

Leaderboard

May 27 from 5-6:49 P.M. Leaderboard

Help your favorite area of campus get the most gifts during the hours of 5-6:49 p.m. on day 2 of Comets Giving Days and the group with the most gifts during those two hours will win an additional $100 in bonus funds!

Rank	Prize	Department	Gifts
1	$100	Student Ambassadors	26
2		Physics	18
3		Comet Cupboard	18
4		Athletics	18
5		Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies	17
6		Center for Professional Sales	14
7		Alumni Association	12
8		Animation	11
9		Computer Science	10
10		Jindal Young Scholars Program	9
11		Geosciences	8
12		Callier Center for Communication Disorders	7
13		Bangladeshi Student Organization	6
14		UT Dallas Pep Band	6
15		Academic Bridge Program	4

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Natural Sciences & Mathematics Match

Thanks to a generous gift from the Rutford family, all gifts given to the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $10,000!

$1,065 MATCHED

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$3,000

NSM Challenge for Minority and First-Gen Students

Make a gift to any of NSM's groups on Comets Giving Days and when the school reaches 150 gifts, an additional $3,000 will be unlocked thanks to a generous donation supporting minority and first-generation students from Yaqub Mirza.

150 / 150 Gifts

Completed

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Physics Match

Thanks to the generosity of Dora Lee, all gifts given to the Min Li and Dora S. Lee Fellowship for Graduate Students on Comets Giving Days will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $5,000!

$100 MATCHED

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$10,000

Science & Mathematics Education Challenge

When the Department of Science & Mathematics Education reaches 30 gifts on Comets Giving Days, a $10,000 gift from the Rutford family will be unlocked!

30 / 30 Gifts

Completed

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Student Match

Are you a UT Dallas student? Make a gift of $2 or any other gift up to $20 on May 26 or 27 and have your donation matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $1,000!

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

Leaderboard

51 Gifts Leaderboard

Help your favorite Comets Giving Days group reach at least 51 gifts in honor of UT Dallas' 51st year on 5/27 (day 2) and they will become eligible to win an additional $200 in bonus funds. Winning group will be picked at random. The magic number is a minimum of 51 gifts/eligible group!

Rank	Group	Gifts
1	Comet Cupboard	267
2	Geosciences	119
3	Alumni Association	119
4	Student Ambassadors	115
5	Student Emergency Fund	106
6	Fund for UT Dallas	94
7	Jindal Young Scholars Program	83
8	Computer Science	82
9	Athletics	81
10	Center for BrainHealth	68
11	Delk Lab	62
12	Electrical and Computer Engineering	59
13	Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies	58
14	Callier Center for Communication Disorders	58
15	Galerstein Gender Center	58

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$10,000

Biological Sciences Challenge

When the Department of Biological Sciences reaches 30 gifts on Comets Giving Days, a $10,000 gift from the Rutford family will be unlocked!

10 / 10 Gifts

Completed

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EXTENDED: Alumni Power Hours Match

Where are our alumni at? All alumni gifts $2-$20 will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $2,000 on May 26 until 8pm.

$1,301 MATCHED

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EXTENDED: Faculty and Staff Day 2 Match

Let's have more fun in Day 2! All gifts of $2-40 made by UTD Faculty or Staff members between 9-noon on May 27 will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $3,000!

$2,374 MATCHED

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Geoscience Studios Match

All gifts to the Geoscience Studios will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 thanks to a generous donation from the AAPG Foundation.

$5,000 MATCHED

Completed

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Graduates of the Last Decade Match

Did you graduate in the last decade (2010-2021)? Make a gift between 6-10pm on May 26 and have your gift matched dollar for dollar. All gifts of $2-$20 will receive matching donation of the same value up to a total of $1,000.

$650 MATCHED

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$15,000

Hoffman Scholarship Challenge

Help the Hoffman Scholarship reach 15 gifts on Comets Giving Days, and an additional $15,000 gift will be unlocked!

15 / 15 Gifts

Completed

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John Williamson Memorial Fund for Geosciences Match

Every gift given to the John Williamson Memorial Fund for Geosciences will receive a dollar for dollar match, up to a total of $1,000 thanks to a generous donation from David Williamson!

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

Leaderboard

May 26 6-8 P.M. Leaderboard

Help your favorite area of campus get the most gifts during the hours of 6-8 p.m. on day 1 of Comets Giving Days and the group with the most gifts during those two hours will win an additional $100 in bonus funds!

Rank	Prize	Department	Gifts
1	$100	Student Ambassadors	11
2		Geosciences	9
3		Comet Cupboard	8
4		Behavioral and Brain Sciences	5
5		Information Technology & Systems	4
6		Athletics	4
7		Animation	4
8		Electrical and Computer Engineering	3
9		Economic, Political and Policy Sciences	3
10		Jindal Young Scholars Program	3
11		Alumni Association	3
12		Biological Sciences	2
13		Multicultural Center	2
14		Delk Lab	2
15		Center for Children and Families	2

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Micro-Imaging Lab Match

Thanks to a generous donation from Jon Shapiro, all gifts to the Micro-Imaging Lab will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $1,000!

$1,000 MATCHED

Completed

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Night Owl Challenge

The group with the most gifts between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. will win an additional $50 in bonus funds! Night owls unite!

Rank	Prize	Department	Gifts
1	$50	UT Dallas Pep Band	14
2		Student Ambassadors	8
3		Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies	4
4		First-Generation Student Programs	4
5		Galerstein Gender Center	4
6		Comet Cupboard	3
7		Dean's Initiative - Partners in Progress	3
8		Callier Center for Communication Disorders	3
9		Center for BrainHealth	3
10		Computer Science	3
11		Hobson Wildenthal Honors College	3
12		Geosciences	2
13		Jindal Young Scholars Program	2
14		Center for Children and Families	2
15		Center for Global Business	2

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$2,000

NSM School Challenge

Thanks to a generous gift from HomeLight Inc. when the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics reaches 100 gifts on Comets Giving Days, an additional $2,000 gift to expand opportunities for women and girls in STEM will be unlocked!

100 / 100 Gifts

Completed

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President's Faculty/Staff Power Hours Match

Dr. and Mrs. Benson will graciously match all gifts of $2-20 made by UTD Faculty or Staff members between 3-5pm on May 26, up to a total of $1,969!

$1,969 MATCHED

Completed

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Small School Leaderboard

Though small in size, they make a big impact! Which of these schools will show up and stand out during this year's Comets Giving Day? The school that rises to the top will earn bonus funds!

Rank	Prize	School	Gifts
1	$200	Natural Science and Mathematics	235
2	$100	Behavioral and Brain Sciences	204
3	$50	Arts and Humanites	195
4		Arts, Technology, & Emerging Communication	94
5		Economic, Political and Policy Sciences	46
6		Interdisciplinary Studies	42