The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers exceptional educational opportunities for the next generation of scientists while conducting groundbreaking research into the fundamental laws of nature.
Our faculty, students, and postdoctoral researchers are advancing quantum information science, investigating the fundamental particles that are the building blocks of the universe, uncovering the mysteries of galaxy formation, and studying the evolution of the cosmos. Your gifts sustain a vibrant academic environment for both undergraduate and graduate students, providing them with the resources and opportunities to engage in meaningful innovation. Join us in building the future of physics and astronomy.
When completing your donation, you will be prompted to select one of the following funds:
Alexander J. Allen Physics Development Fund (Discretionary Fund)
The Allen Fund plays a vital role in advancing the Department’s broad missions to innovate and educate, supporting various activities including undergraduate as well as graduate research, course innovation, outreach and community engagement, and hosting distinguished visiting scientists.
Eugene and Katrin Engels Graduate Fellowship in Physics and Astronomy
An endowment established by our late friend and
colleague, Professor Eugene Engels, and his wife, Katrin, this fellowship
empowers graduate students in Physics and Astronomy at Pitt to train as future
educators and innovators. Professor Engels was a beloved teacher, mentor, and
researcher whose passion for discovery, commitment to excellence, and boundless
enthusiasm left an indelible mark on the Pitt community. By supporting this
fund, you help shape the next generation of scientific leaders and honor an educator
whose warmth and dedication inspired those around him.
Samuel Pierpont Langley Endowment for Astronomical Activity
The Langley Endowment supports astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh. Activities include the support of research by graduate students and postdoctoral researchers as well as the funding for lectures by visiting astronomers. Named in honor of Samuel Pierpont Langley—a pioneering astronomer, Pitt professor of Astronomy, the first Director of the Allegheny Observatory at Pitt, and inventor of the bolometer—the endowment continues his legacy of astronomical inquiry.
Dr. Mark L. Campbell Endowed Fund
The Campbell Endowment supports the education of third- and/or fourth-year undergraduate students pursuing a physics major at Pitt, enabling these students to pursue research opportunities and travel to laboratory facilities, workshops, and conferences.
The John P. McKelvey Physics Legacy Fund
The McKelvey Fund supports a wide range of initiatives that benefit the discipline of physics at the University of Pittsburgh. From funding undergraduate and graduate research to fostering innovation in teaching and launching new academic programs to supporting student mentoring and career development, the McKelvey Fund plays a vital role in shaping the future of physics education.