Support MSE

The Materials Science & Engineering (MSE) program at UC Santa Cruz is one of the newest programs in the UC system, designed to meet the urgent need for innovation, workforce development, and industry partnerships in fields that drive the modern world—semiconductors, energy, biotechnology, quantum materials, and beyond.

Amplifying Opportunity

Enhancing student success through philanthropy

Higher education is the single most important influence on a person’s socioeconomic mobility. UC Santa Cruz takes a holistic approach to student success—fostering an environment that nurtures health and well being, social capital, and academic achievement. We’re launching tomorrow’s innovators, risk-takers, and leaders.


Ways to Give


  • One-Time or Recurring Donations: Support students and research with a gift of any size.
  • Named Fellowships & Scholarships: Create opportunities for future scientists through endowed support.
  • Program Growth & Facilities: Help us expand labs, teaching facilities, and student spaces.
  • Corporate & Foundation Partnerships: Strengthen the ties between academia and industry with targeted collaborations.


Affiliated departments

UC Santa Cruz is at the forefront of materials science, exploring new materials that pave the way for sustainable future technologies. Our program stands at the intersection of physics, chemistry, earth and planetary sciences, and electrical and computer engineering, creating a unique, interdisciplinary nexus to push the boundaries of scientific understanding.

Last modified: Aug 20, 2025