$ 627,489 raised 1,042 gifts
Biological Sciences has raised $ 2,660 from 11 gifts!
Biological Sciences
Raising Funds to Support Students in Biological Sciences






Discovery comes to life in Montana Tech’s Department of Biological Sciences. Students prepare for expansive opportunities in medicine, veterinary medicine, wildlife biology, research, and graduate study through a rigorous education grounded in science and experience.

Biology students do more than learn in the classroom. Through independent projects and collaboration with faculty, they gain hands on experience exploring questions that matter to people, communities, and the natural world.

Montana Tech’s location near three national parks, wilderness areas, wildlife management areas, and world class trout streams creates exceptional opportunities for field research and outdoor learning. Small class sizes and close relationships with faculty provide a personalized environment where students can explore their interests, strengthen their skills, and grow as scientists.

 


Investing in Students and Discovery

Gifts to the Biological Sciences Departmental Scholarships help recruit and retain students who are passionate about biology. Scholarship support reduces financial barriers and provides students with greater opportunities to learn, participate in research, and prepare for careers or advanced study.

DayOne 2026 Matching Opportunity

Thanks to the continued generosity of Jack ’73 and Leah McCarthy, all gifts to the Biological Sciences Departmental Scholarships will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $1,000.


We are deeply grateful to the alumni, friends, and partners whose support continues to build momentum for Biological Sciences at Montana Tech. Every gift helps prepare scientists, healthcare professionals, researchers, and problem solvers who are ready to improve lives and expand our understanding of the world.

Make your DayOne gift and invest in the next generation of scientific discovery.

 

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Biological Sciences Scholarship Match
Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, an additional $1,000 was matched towards gifts made to the Biological Sciences Scholarship during DayOne. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
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First Time Donor Match
This match has been met and all available funds have been awarded. Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCartrhy during DayOne first time donors had their gifts matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship Match
Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, an additional $1,000 in matching funds were awarded to Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship during DayOne. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$1,000 MATCHED
Completed
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McCarthy Momentum Match
Thank you to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy for driving the momentum and excitement during DayOne. An additional $3,000 has been added to DayOne projects, funds, and scholarships thanks to their generosity. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$3,000 MATCHED
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$4,000
Anderson Board Legacy Participation Challenge
Thank you to Sundra Anderson for adding an additional $25,000 to the Montana Tech Foundation Board Legacy Fund and the overall DayOne 2026 total!
800 / 800 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Montana Tech Industrial Advisory Board Challenge
The academic program that receives gifts from the greatest number of donors will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to a generous matching gift from Nick '92 and Kari '94 Olds. IAB members: When making your own gift, please make sure to mark IAB member as a Montana Tech affiliation.
Rank Prize Montana Tech Industrial Advisory Board Challenge Donors
1 $2,000 Mining Engineering 205
2 Geological Engineering 95
3 Mechanical Engineering 66
4 Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene 60
5 Business 44
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Exercise and Health Science Scholarship Match
Thank you to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy who added an additional $1,000 in matching dollars to the Exercise and Health Science Scholarship during DayOne. This match opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
Completed
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Student Donor Match
Thanks to Jack and Leah McCarthy, during DayOne Montana Tech student donors had their gift matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds. Thank you for supporting your passion through DayOne, Montana Tech's giving event!
$5,000 MATCHED
Completed
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McCarthy Second Chance - First Time Donor Match
This match has been met and all available funds have been awarded. Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy during DayOne first time donors had their gifts matched 1:1 from a match pool of $2,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$2,000 MATCHED
Completed
$5,000
Faculty Staff Participation Match Challenge
$5,000 was unlocked with the participation of 50 Montana Tech faculty staff members. $100 will be applied to the project to which the original gift was made by the donor. This match opportunity has been met. Thank you to all of our Montana Tech faculty and staff for participating in DayOne 2026 and supporting the students and programs of Montana Tech!
50 / 50 Donors
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Leaderboard
Kolstad Departmental Leadership Challenge
During DayOne Departments competed head-to-head for a chance to earn extra money towards their department project by bringing in the most donors to their project. The top ten finishers split the pot valued at up to $20,000 thanks to Montana Tech alum Gary Kolstad '85. Congratulations to all of our departments that competed and thank you to all of our donors supporting your passion through Montana Tech's DayOne 2026 Giving Event.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $5,000 Digger Athletics 216
2 $3,750 Mining Engineering 205
3 $2,500 Geological Engineering 95
4 $2,000 Mechanical Engineering 66
5 $1,750 Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene 60
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Biological Sciences Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 MT 6
2 MA 2
3 AZ 1
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