Where Ideas Make A Real-World Impact

At the UC Irvine Samueli School of Engineering, students don’t just study engineering—they experience it. Beyond mastering core courses, they engage in hands-on, real-world projects that build skills, spark creativity, and prepare them for meaningful careers. Through experiential learning, students design next-generation transportation systems, build performance robotics, and develop sustainable technologies that address real challenges. The Office for Experiential Learning sits at the center of this work, providing the tools, structure, and industry connections that allow students to prototype, test, and iterate—bridging academic knowledge with professional success.

On Giving Day, your support ensures these transformative opportunities continue to grow. In addition to our Office for Experiential Learning, gifts to the Dean’s Excellence Fund, the dean’s highest-priority fund, provide flexible resources to advance high-impact programs and emerging experiential initiatives, while contributions to student scholarships and fellowships ensure that all students—regardless of background—can participate in these life-changing experiences.

Join us today and make an impact on the engineers of tomorrow.

Best,
Faryar Jabbari, Ph.D.
Stacey Nicholas Interim Dean
UC Irvine Samueli School of Engineering


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A special twist on our early bird challenge, and exclusive to previous Giving Day supporters! Select gifts made by previous Giving Day donors will receive $1,000 in bonus funds to the school, program or cause supported. Gifts made by previous Giving Day supporters by 11:59 P.M. on April 27 are eligible!
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In celebration of UC Irvine's founding, the 1,965th gift will receive $1,965 in matching funds for the school, program or cause supported!
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