Earth and Environmental Geosciences Giving Opportunities
Earth and Environmental Geosciences faculty are committed to highly effective teaching as well as to the quality of the scientific research that characterizes the department. Faculty educate students to be well-prepared geologists who can help to solve problems related to energy, resources and the environment during this important phase of human history.
The department is enriched in a variety of ways through the power of charitable giving, including student scholarships, student and faculty research support, and travel funds for students and faculty.
Please consider giving to the Earth and Environmental Geosciences Department's general fund. The department's no. 1 priority, this fund is pivotal in providing immediate support with maximum flexibility to respond to emerging needs.
Make a Gift to the Earth and Environmental Geosciences General Fund (opens in a new window)
If you would like to explore other giving opportunities within the department, please review the options below. Thank you very much for your support.
Endowed Scholarships for Students
Contributions to these endowed scholarships directly support undergraduate and graduate students. Please indicate "endowment" on your contribution if you wish to contribute to the invested funds, allowing for a greater impact to sustain the scholarship.
- Travis C. Middleman Scholarship (opens in a new window) – scholarship for full-time junior or senior geology students with a minimum 3.3 GPA
- Maurice and Betty Warner Scholarship (opens in a new window) – scholarship for undergraduate students with a minimum 3.4 GPA
- Mary W. Stoertz Scholarship (opens in a new window) – scholarship for environmental undergraduate and graduate students
- Ying-Chien Chang Graduate Scholarship in the Department of Geological Sciences (opens in a new window) – scholarship for graduate students with a minimum 3.4 overall GPA and 3.8 GPA in Geological Sciences
- Elizabeth Llewelyn Robe Memorial Scholarship (opens in a new window) – scholarship for undergraduate geology and geography students based on academic merit
Research and Conference Funding
Assist Earth and Environmental Geosciences faculty and undergraduate and graduate students with research-related expenses as well as provide travel funds to present at national and international conferences.
- Department of Earth and Environmental Geosciences Endowment (opens in a new window)
- Myron T. & Carolyn W. Sturgeon Endowment (opens in a new window)
- Myron T. Sturgeon Geological Sciences Endowment (opens in a new window)
- Myron T. Sturgeon Honor Endowment Fund (opens in a new window)
- Fisher-Phelps Faculty Excellence Endowment (opens in a new window)
- Dr. Moid Ahmad Hydrologic and Environmental Studies Endowment (opens in a new window)
Support Field Geology
These established funds directly support the continuation of Field Geology either through direct expenses or scholarships to enrolled students.
- Yeats-Smith-Nance Geology Field Camp Endowment (opens in a new window)
- Mr. and Mrs. Carol and Glennie Pavlin Geosciences Endowment (opens in a new window)
Non-Financial Support
A fundamental goal of the Earth and Environmental Geosciences Department is to educate, prepare, and inspire students to become successful geologists. There are many non-financial ways alumni and friends can support this goal. Please contact the department to discuss donating your time.
- Participate in the Alumni Advisory Board (opens in a new window).
- Offer an internship.
- Mentor undergraduate or graduate students.
Contact Us
For more information about giving to Earth and Environmental Geosciences, contact:
David Johnson
Senior Director of Development, Major Giving
Wilson Hall 306
johnsod7@ohio.edu
740.597.1604