Support Our Work
Some of the most powerful technological innovations – as well as the most complex, daunting challenges – in our society today revolve around, or even stem from, biotechnology.
The Genetic Engineering and Society (GES) Center at NC State University serves as an international hub of interdisciplinary research, engaged scholarship, and inclusive dialogues surrounding these opportunities and challenges.
Positioned at the nexus of science and technology, the social sciences and humanities, the GES Center has taken a national and international lead in examining the technical, ethical, and societal dimensions of the products and impacts of biotechnology.
To ensure its independence, the GES Center does not accept funds from private-sector entities selling biotechnology products or services, or from advocacy groups that take strong public positions for or against biotechnology.
Therefore, your support is crucial for us to continue to be a balanced and trusted source of information and scholarship and to expand our efforts in public engagement, arts and humanities programs, responsible innovation, and research to inform future decisions about genetic engineering.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to help support our work.
Friends of the GES Center
We are pleased to announce the opportunity for you or your organization to support our work and become a Friend of the GES Center, including invitation(s) to key signature events. In 2019, our signature event is An Evening with Margaret Atwood, a public conversation with the world-renowned author Margaret Atwood about “Exploring our Genetic Engineering Futures,” on the evening of Friday, November 15. Ms. Atwood will focus her remarks on Oryx & Crake which portrays a future with genetic engineering (GE), as well as other novels in her MaddAddam series and her new novel The Testaments. This event takes place in conjunction with our exhibit Art’s Work in the Age of Biotechnology: Shaping Our Genetic Futures.
Members of Friends of GES will receive an invitation to the Nov. 15 VIP Reception with Margaret Atwood, Priority Seating tickets to the keynote talk, and the opportunity to purchase a signed copy of one of her books. (details under Biennial Membership Levels)
To become a Friend of GES please contact Sharon Stauffer at 919-515-2596 or sastauff@ncsu.edu for more information.
Download Friends of GES membership information
FRIENDS: Give Online
For gifts OVER $500: Make your Friends of GES donation online via credit card
Instructions: Follow the ‘Friends: Give Online’ link, and select your donation amount and membership level.
For gifts under $500, please use the link in the section below.
FRIENDS: Give by Check
For gifts OVER $500: Download this form and mail* with your check to
GES Center at NC State, Attn: Sharon Stauffer
Campus Box 7565, Raleigh, NC 27695-7565
Make check payable to: NCSU
Memo line: Friends of GES
*You may email the completed form to Sharon Stauffer at sastauff@ncsu.edu instead if you prefer. For gifts under $500, please use the form linked in the section below.
BIENNIAL MEMBERSHIP LEVELS
BRONZE: $500 Contribution
- 1 VIP-seating ticket to the key signature event
- 1 invitation to a private VIP event the evening of the key signature event
- Name or organization listed in the annual Honor Roll of Friend of GES Center website
SILVER: $1,000 Contribution
Bronze level benefits, upgraded to include:
- 2 VIP tickets each to key signature event and private VIP event
- Listing on GES Center website and in the key signature event program
GOLD: $5,000 Contribution
Silver level benefits, upgraded to include:
- 5 VIP tickets each to key signature event and private VIP event
PLATINUM: $10,000 Contribution
Gold level benefits, upgraded to include:
- 10 VIP tickets each to key signature event and private VIP event
General Donations
Give Online
For gifts UNDER $500: Make an online donation via credit card
Instructions: Follow the ‘Give Online’ link, and the credit card option will become available in the Billing section.
For gifts over $500, please use the Friends of GES link above instead
By Check
For gifts UNDER $500: Download this form and mail* with your check to:
GES Center at NC State, Attn: Sharon Stauffer
Campus Box 7565, Raleigh, NC 27695-7565
Make check payable to: NCSU Foundation
Memo line: GES Center
*You may email the completed form to Sharon Stauffer at sastauff@ncsu.edu instead if you prefer. For gifts over $500, please use the Friends of GES form above instead
Thank you!
