Support Daylighting Research
Light shapes how we sleep, think, learn, work, and age — yet most buildings are designed with little understanding of how their lighting environments affect human health.
The radiantlab at Oregon State University studies how daylight and electric lighting influence human biology, behavior, and well-being. Private support helps us pursue innovative research, educate the next generation of scientists, and accelerate discoveries that improve lives.
How to Give
Donations are processed through the Oregon State University Foundation, ensuring your gift is tax-deductible and directed to support radiantlab research.
- 1Visit the OSU Foundation giving page.
- 2In the Designation field, search for and select Civil & Construction Engineering Research Fund.
- 3In the Comments or special instructions field, enter Clotilde Pierson to direct your gift to the radiantlab.
- 4Complete your gift amount and payment information.
What Your Gift Funds
Student Researchers
Graduate students are at the heart of the lab's work. Gifts support research assistantships, field studies, data analysis, and scientific training that develops future leaders in building science.
Research Equipment
Sophisticated tools expand the scope and quality of our research: wearable sensors, advanced spectroradiometers, environmental monitoring equipment, and new technologies that enable larger, more diverse studies.
Daylighting Research
Unrestricted gifts fund pilot studies, participant recruitment, and exploratory research on circadian health, cognitive performance, aging, dementia risk, and health equity in the built environment.
Why Private Support Matters
Many of the most innovative research ideas begin before traditional funding is available. Private gifts bridge that gap — supporting early-stage studies, new technologies, and exploratory projects that lead to larger research programs and real improvements in how buildings are designed for human health.
Partnerships and Major Gifts
We welcome conversations with industry partners, foundations, and individual donors interested in advancing research on healthy buildings and human health. Support may include sponsored research, equipment donations, student fellowships, collaborative projects, or multi-year philanthropic commitments.
Contact Dr. Pierson at clotilde.pierson@oregonstate.edu.
