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E.W. Scripps Associates

Be a Partner in Exploration

E.W. Scripps Associates (EWSA) is a premier group of annual donors who make a difference in the global research conducted by Scripps Institution of Oceanography scientists. Members learn about ocean, earth, and climate science first-hand from Scripps scientists at "behind-the-scenes" events and are given special access to Birch Aquarium at Scripps. Please join us in protecting our planet for future generations.

Giving Levels and Benefits

E.W. Scripps Associate offers a number of annual giving levels from which to choose:

ASSOCIATE
$1,000

  • Invitations to “behind-the-scenes” science events featuring Scripps scientists and students*
  • Unlimited access to Birch Aquarium at Scripps for cardholder and accompanying guests
  • Eight guest passes to Birch Aquarium
  • Invitations to exhibit openings, holiday and seasonal events, the monthly Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science lecture series at Birch Aquarium, and more
  • Subscription to quarterly Birch Aquarium OnBoard newsletter and bi-monthly Scripps explorations e-magazine
  • Private tour of Scripps Pier
  • Special membership prices on educational classes and programs at Birch Aquarium and 10 percent discount on all Birch Aquarium Gift & Book Shop purchases

*Small fee charged to offset program expenses. No fee charged at Researcher level and above.

RESEARCHER
$3,000

All above benefits and:

  • Up to two free admissions to each EWSA science event
  • 10 guest passes to Birch Aquarium
  • Invitation to an additional, intimate “Members Only” event each year
  • Invitation to a special annual reception with recipient of the Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest and priority seating at the Nierenberg Prize ceremony

PIONEER
$6,000

All above benefits and:

  • Up to four free admissions to each EWSA science event
  • 12 guest passes to Birch Aquarium
  • Lunch with a Scripps scientist or aquarist

PATRON
$12,000

All above benefits and:

  • Invitations to exclusive research expedition
  • 20 guest passes to Birch Aquarium

PATRON OF HONOR
$25,000

All above benefits and:

  • 30 guest passes to Birch Aquarium

PATRON LAUREATE
$50,000

All above benefits and:

  • 50 guest passes to Birch Aquarium

For more information about joining E.W. Scripps Associates call 858-882-1865 or email supportscripps@ucsd.edu

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