Ways to Give
Giving to Clemson: The Department of Bioengineering
Clemson Bioengineering contributes to Clemson University's strategic initiatives by sustaining the Carnegie R1 research institution level and supporting economic development through research and technology innovation. With your ongoing support, we can continue to increase the national and international visibility of the department by recruiting top faculty and students and expanding our statewide research facilities.
Your gift helps Clemson Bioengineering grow and pursue the cutting edge in the biomedical field. To make a contribution or for more information on giving opportunities, please contact Doug Gray, Senior Director of Development, dgray2@clemson.edu.
Academic Support
The department's mission is to educate and prepare students for research and professional careers that will advance health innovation. Through generous gifts, we can continue to provide tools and resources that will prepare students for a transformative future.
Faculty Funds
One of our most vital assets is our faculty, who work side-by-side with students, partner with healthcare workers, and influence industry from across South Carolina and the world. Being competitive for talent means the need for annual support to recruit and retain.
BIOE Teaching & Technology
Our faculty has revolutionized health care by conducting pioneering biomaterials research, and our students regularly showcase their talents in national competitions. Each of these ambitions is stoked by private contributions that foster innovation.
Michael Zebuhr Memorial Fund
A bioengineering Ph.D. student on spring break with his family, Mike Zebuhr (1980-2006), was fatally shot during a robbery in Minneapolis, Minn. He was a role model who contributed greatly to our department and the field. In his memory, Clemson University established the Michael Zebuhr Memorial Fund. This fund, open to graduate and undergraduate students, is used to support research projects initiated by Clemson bioengineering students. Students can apply for a Michael Zebuhr Memorial Award by submitting a summary of their proposed research, a budget, a résumé and a letter of recommendation.
Memorial Fund Flyer
Award recipients will be chosen based on
- Their research plan
- Those qualities that Mike personified — a strong work ethic, dedication, intelligence, creativity, practicality, and enthusiasm.
Donations can be made via online donation or by check, payable to the Clemson University Foundation, and mailed to:
c/o Clemson University Foundation
P.O. Box 1889
Clemson, SC 29633
Endowments & Fellowships
Awards, Research, & Department Support
You can support the Bioengineering Department by making a financial gift to a specific fund from the list of designations. In addition to the list below, several other options are available to make a gift and create a legacy at BIOE. To make an online gift, please register with the Clemson Alumni Association.
