Giving to Geosciences

Your Gift Makes an Immediate Difference

Your support helps the Department of Geosciences deliver hands-on learning, field experiences and research opportunities that prepare students to solve real-world challenges tied to Earth, environment and society. Gifts of any size strengthen the department’s ability to respond to student needs, invest in academic experiences and expand outreach across Alabama and beyond.

Whether you are an alum, parent, partner or friend of the department, your giving helps students turn curiosity into expertise and expertise into impact.

This unrestricted fund supports the department’s most pressing needs, with flexibility to invest where it matters most year to year. Gifts may support student travel, field and lab needs, learning experiences, program support and emerging priorities identified by the department chai
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The Geosciences Advisory Board supports the department with time, talent and resources while strengthening connections to alumni and industry. Giving through the advisory board helps build student opportunity through mentoring, networking and strategic support for departmental priorities.
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The Geosciences Advisory Board Endowed Fund for Excellence provides flexible support for the Department of Geosciences, allowing the department to respond to emerging needs and opportunities. This fund supports summer research, faculty grant development, travel to professional meetings, specialized research publications, equipment, technology, materials and other current priorities that strengthen teaching and research.

Gifts to this fund help the department remain innovative and responsive while supporting excellence across programs.

GeoExplorer Auburn is a 36-foot mobile science lab powered by solar energy that brings geoscience learning to K-12 schools across Alabama and beyond. Your support helps students experience scientific thinking and technologies that connect Earth, environment and society.
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The Geology Alumni Endowment for Scholarships was established by alumni of the Department of Geology to support undergraduate students pursuing a degree in geology at Auburn University. Scholarships help reduce financial barriers and allow students to focus on coursework, field experiences and professional development.

Support for this fund directly invests in the next generation of geologists and honors the legacy of Auburn geology alumni.

The Dr. Robert B. Cook Endowed Professorship honors the legacy of Dr. Robert B. Cook, a dedicated geology professor and former department head. This endowment supports outstanding faculty in the Department of Geosciences and strengthens excellence in teaching, research and mentorship.

Endowed professorships help the department attract and retain exceptional faculty who advance discovery and inspire students.

The Nicholas L. Hood Endowed Memorial Scholarship was established by family, friends and classmates in memory of Nicholas L. Hood. The scholarship provides support for students in the College of Sciences and Mathematics with a declared major in geology.

This fund honors Nick’s memory while supporting students as they pursue academic and professional goals in the geosciences.

The Charles E. “Chuck” Savrda Outstanding Graduate Student Award honors Dr. Charles E. Savrda and recognizes excellence among graduate students in the Department of Geosciences. Award funds may be used to offset the cost of attending classes, support research or seminar travel or purchase necessary academic materials.

This award supports graduate students at critical points in their academic and professional development.

Your Support Propels Us Forward
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The endowed professorship gives me the flexibility to explore different innovative research paths. This gives me the confidence and the fuel to push myself in new directions.

Stephanie Rogers
Dr. Robert B. Cook Endowed Professor
Ways to Give

You can support Geosciences through one-time gifts, recurring gifts or planned giving. Some donors choose to honor a mentor, celebrate a milestone or create lasting impact through scholarship support or programmatic giving.

If you would like to discuss a gift aligned with your interests, contact the department to explore options that match your goals.

Thank You

Every gift strengthens Geosciences at Auburn. Thank you for investing in students, discovery and the future of Earth and environmental science.