Help support the Department of Geological Sciences!

Would you like to help the Department with its mission of helping students learn about, or prepare for a career in, the earth sciences?

A variety of opportunities exist. These range from simple donations to providing advice, datasets, or job opportunities for students. We are particularly seeking to increase the funds available for student support.

If you would like to make a contribution, several options are available. The simplest way is to send a check to the Department of Geological Sciences (see printable form). It is also possible to donate to the Department online with a credit card, via the University web-pages here. Please remember to direct the gift to the Department of Geological Sciences. Other options for contributions are listed at the University Advancement page. These gifts are usually tax deductable.

If you wish to support a particular scholarship or area of our department, that is also possible. In general, unless specified otherwise, we allocate most of our gifts towards student support and we have several pre-existing funds.

Existing scholarships and funds:
Baylor Brooks Scholarship (outstanding undergraduate)
Gordon Gastil Scholarship
Awona Harrington Fund
General geology

We would especially like to encourage alumni to check for the possibility of matching funds from their employer, as any donation will be multiplied. For example, some large petroleum companies offer a 3:1 match.

Gifts-in-kind of equipment or specimens are also appreciated but must be pre-arranged with the department beforehand to ensure optimal use (and for conformance to University regulations).

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to email or call me.

Robert J. Mellors
Alumni Relations and Endowment