Giving to the Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences greatly appreciates the continued support of alumni and friends.  When you give to the Department, you become a partner in the academic success of our students and the research achievements of our faculty.  Your gift provides financial support for our talented students, departmental seminars by outstanding scientists, student travel, scholarships and awards, and many other great experiences for our students and faculty.   In addition to contributions earmarked for a specific purpose, general support helps make it possible for us to continue activities that enrich our educational and research programs. Any amount makes a difference for our students, faculty, staff, research and programs. 

Making a gift online is simple and encrypted to keep your information secure. All information you submit will be encrypted for your safety.  If you would like to make a contribution to one of our department funds, please see the links below:

Geosciences Department Fund for Excellence    ....making it possible for us to enrich the life of the department with a variety of events including  seminars and visiting speakers. 

Department of Geosciences Undergraduate Fund ...supporting a wide range of activities that enhance the undergraduate  experience as well as our annual awards for student excellence.    

David E. King Field Work Award   ...supporting graduate student field work.

Center for Advancement of Earth and Space Science Education ....directed toward enhancing education through outreach and advanced training of the next generation of science educators.

Oliver Schaeffer Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund....honoring our founder, Oliver Schaeffer, and awarded to support a senior who has demonstrated exceptional scholarship and promise.  

Gilbert and Janet Hanson Geosciences Endowment Fund...to cultivate, sustain and further excellence in the Derpatment of Geosciences

Mineral Physics Student Fund...supporting student travel to do experimental work at synchrotron and neutron facilities.

Robert Liebermann Graduate Fellowship...honoring our own Bob Liebermann and designed to support an outstanding graduate student

Thanks for your support!