Funds
Center for Public Engagement with Science
Supports a network of field sites through semester-long, immersive experiences in North Carolina and abroad where students live and learn in diverse ecosystems — from mountains to coasts to urban environments while advancing education, research, and community engagement.
IE Director's Fund
Supports the director in expanding strategic partnerships with academic collaborators, advancing innovative research and educational initiatives, and fostering meaningful engagement with local stakeholders on critical environmental challenges.
Institute for the Environment - Greatest Needs
This fund provides the UNC Institute for the Environment with the flexibility to deploy resources where they are most needed to support core programs, advance emerging research, and respond to urgent environmental challenges.
MPSC: Exhibitions and Educational Programs Fund
MPSC: Morehead Planetarium and Science Center Fund
Provides support needed to expand outreach across North Carolina and offer increased hours and free experiences to Carolina students.
MPSC: NC Science Festival Fund
MPSC: Outreach Programs Fund
MPSC: School and Camp Scholarship Fund
MPSC: Visitor Experience Fund
Provides support to revolutionize visitor experiences through facility enhancements and the creation of immersive, shared reality experiences in the dome and exhibit halls.
UNC Sustainability Fund
Supports Sustainable Carolina, UNC-Chapel Hill’s central hub for advancing sustainability by connecting campus operations, academics, and research, tracking progress, and engaging the community in hands-on efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote long-term well-being.