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Crowdfund UC Davis

Crowdfund UC Davis launched in February 2020 to help students, faculty and staff raise money for specific projects using their social media networks. The program runs in month-long cohorts twice a year (February and October) at crowdfund.ucdavis.edu.

February 2026

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Aggie Propulsion & Rocketry Lab (APRL)

Your support empowers students to design and build UC Davis’ first liquid-fueled rocket by funding propulsion hardware, materials, and control systems for testing and launch readiness.
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Chicanx and Latinx Engineers & Scientists Society (CALESS)

Donations help CALESS expand mentorship, career workshops, and STEM outreach initiatives that strengthen academic success and community for UC Davis engineers and scientists.
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Cyclone RoboSub

Support will help students build and refine an autonomous underwater vehicle and compete internationally while gaining hands-on experience in robotics and systems engineering.
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Engineers Without Borders (EWB) at UC Davis

Funds will enable EWB students to implement sustainable water and sanitation solutions in underserved communities, improving health and infrastructure while training future humanitarian engineers.
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Formula Racing at UC Davis

Your gift fuels travel and competition expenses so students can design, manufacture, and race a formula-style car, gaining real-world engineering and teamwork experience.
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HackDavis

Support makes HackDavis 2026 possible by providing resources, technology, and mentorship for students to develop solutions to real challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and community impact.
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IEEE at UC Davis

Donations help IEEE at UC Davis host technical workshops, industry tours, and student presentations that build professional skills and connect students with engineering careers.
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iGEM at UC Davis

Your contribution funds laboratory supplies, registration, and travel so undergraduate researchers can compete in the international iGEM synthetic biology competition and share their work.
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Seismic Design at UC Davis

Support enables students to design, build, and test earthquake-resistant structures, covering materials, software, and competition travel while advancing seismic engineering skills.
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Tau Beta Pi – California Lambda Chapter

Gifts allow Tau Beta Pi to expand tutoring, professional events, and STEM outreach that support academic success and community engagement for UC Davis engineers.

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