# Get Involved
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There are a variety of options for the extended MIT community to engage with the Department of Biology, whether it’s learning about our faculty’s ground-breaking research, sponsoring student internships, lending financial support, serving as a guest lecturer, or attending one of our open events. Read on to learn more about all the ways you can get involved. If you are interested in getting involved, reach out to our Director of Development, Dooyon Cho, [by email](mailto:dooyon@mit.edu) or phone (617-258-5248).
## Lend Financial Support
If you are interested in supporting our students, faculty, or a specific area of research, there are many ways to have a meaningful impact on the department. Regardless of whether you are looking for [a naming opportunity](https://news.mit.edu/2021/department-biology-receives-funds-support-summer-students-0126) to last in perpetuity or simply making your annual contribution, your support remains critical in enabling us to achieve our educational and research mission. [Make your gift now](https://giving.mit.edu/explore/schools/science/biology) or contact Director of Development [Dooyon Cho](mailto:dooyon@mit.edu) with questions.
## Volunteer as an Ambassador for MIT’s 24-Hour Giving Challenge
Each year, the School of Science joins the rest of the MIT community in promoting the importance of participation at all levels during the [24-Hour Giving Challenge](https://annualfund.mit.edu/24hourchallenge/). We are always in need of ambassadors to help amplify this message to classmates, colleagues, friends, and others. Contact Director of Development [Dooyon Cho](mailto:dooyon@mit.edu) if you are interested in helping this year.
## Attend the Friends of Biology Annual Event
Each year, the Biology community gathers for the [Friends of Biology annual event](https://news.mit.edu/2021/friends-biology-celebrate-unusual-year-0316) to honor past accomplishments, thank supporters, and highlight the exciting research taking place across our many labs. Contact Director of Development [Dooyon Cho](mailto:dooyon@mit.edu) if you are interested in attending the upcoming Friends of Biology gathering.