Gifts & Donations

CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics has grown rapidly since it started more than 25 years ago, as a result of the excellent education programs and the world-class research conducted by outstanding faculty and students in partnership with many companies around the world. With many ambitious ideas planned for the near future, including the development of our new B.S. Degree in Photonic Science and Engineering, we truly rely on the financial support of our dedicated alumni, industrial partners, and community members to help maintain these initiatives. As we continue to grow our research and educational programs, we need to develop our endowments for graduate fellowships, chaired professorships, and expanded facilities and equipment for instructional and research labs.

To make a donation on-line, please go to https://giving.ucffoundation.org/. Any amount is welcome, and some gifts may be eligible for matching programs. To encourage corporate as well as individual donations, there are naming opportunities in the CREOL building for labs, seminar rooms, and classrooms that will give permanent recognition to companies or individuals. To learn more about giving to UCF, please contact Kara Steiner, Assistant Director of Development, at kara.steiner@ucf.edu or 407-882-1364. She can help you determine the best avenues for your philanthropic initiatives and explain the funding options that support CREOL. You may also contact the Office of Dean Bahaa Saleh, at besaleh@creol.ucf.edu or 407-823-6834.

Thank you in advance for your support!