WINCHELL SPONSORS

Each year, Winchell is funded through a combination of registration fees and the sponsorship of participating colleges, academic departments, individuals, and organizations.

All sponsors will be listed here, in the event program, in the journal of abstracts, and during the event. Larger donors may qualify for additional visibility.

For more information, please contact the MAS Executive Director.

SPONSOR LEVELS & VISIBILITY

MAS will thank and recognize sponsors who provide funding, including scholarships and/or in-kind donations of items or event space, at the following levels:

$100 — Thanked wherever all Winchell sponsors are listed online, in printed event materials, and at the events

$500 — Also thanked specially during event announcements and awards

$1,000 — Also listed in MAS monthly e-newsletter as a sponsor, on the Winchell landing page and Winchell sponsors page, in social media posts and media releases

$2,000 — Custom options available, such as award naming rights or special event visibility

$5,000 — Premier event sponsorship

WAYS TO DONATE

1. MAKE A CREDIT CARD DONATION TO MAS:

   Use the DONATE button at the top of this page or visit our General Donation portal.

2. SEND A CHECK PAYABLE TO THE MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE:

   MN Academy of Science
   Winchell Sponsorships
   970 Raymond Avenue, Suite 103
   St. Paul, MN 55114

3. PROVIDE IN-KIND DONATIONS TO BE USED AS PRIZES SUCH AS:

   Tickets, tours, STEM-related items, or packaged food appropriate for college students to be given away at in-person events.

   To discuss in-kind donations, please contact the MAS Executive Director. Send to MAS office at the address above or arrange for pick-up.

THANKS TO OUR 2026 EVENT SPONSORS

American Chemical Society, Minnesota Section

Bethel University, College of Arts and Sciences

Carleton College, Department of Chemistry

Hamline University, Department of Physics

Michael H. Baker Family Foundation

with additional support provided by 

2026-2027 MN Academy of Science General Support Sponsors:

Minnesota Department of Education 

Hardenbergh Foundation

Ecolab 

And Special Thanks to our Hundreds of Individual Donors & Volunteers

As well as the Sponsors of other MN Academy of Science Programs

3M  |  Emerson Measurement Solutions  |  Howmet Aerospace Foundation

CenterPoint Energy |  Medtronic  |  Beckman Coulter

Broadcom Foundation   |  Marathon Petroleum   |  Mayo Clinic

While we value, respect, and thank each of our sponsoring and participating institutions, the views and policies of Winchell sponsors do not necessarily reflect the views of the Minnesota Academy of Science, our Board, or our Staff.