MIT 24-Hour Challenge 2026 presents:

MIT School of Science

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A gift to any of the School of Science funds will help unlock the $100,000 challenge from Dyann Wirth PhD ’78.

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About the School of Science 

The MIT School of Science is a global leader in conducting basic research at the scientific frontier. This research is integral to understanding our world, including detecting and curing disease, preserving our planet and its climate systems, creating sustainable energy sources, and developing the technology of the future. The school’s cadre of scientists generates new knowledge and a steady stream of scientific breakthroughs while remaining deeply committed to our educational mission in biology, brain and cognitive sciences, chemistry, earth and planetary sciences, mathematics, and physics. Support for our extraordinary faculty and talented students helps us train the next generation of researchers. 

Please consider supporting The Fund for the Future of Science, which allows the dean to support the most talented students and faculty working at the cutting edge of their fields. This fund ensures that the future of science remains strong in the face of uncertain financial headwinds and catalyzes support for emerging science.

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