By supporting the University of Florida’s Department of Geological Sciences, you invest in a future with a deeper understanding of Earth and planetary processes and better management of Earth’s environment and resources. Your gift fuels research in Earth and planetary systems, mineral resources, and climate change. It also enhances experiential learning and funds essential fieldwork, preparing students to lead in the geosciences and confront global challenges such as natural disasters and resource management. Each contribution, regardless of size, empowers our students and researchers to explore, discover, and innovate, laying the foundation for advancements with real-world impact.
My dissertation research is on organic carbon cycling in fjords, which are a type of estuary found in high latitudes. My research requires samples and data collected from the field, and financial support from the Department of Geological Sciences allowed me to participate in oceanographic cruises in Sweden and Patagonia. With the samples and data collected from the field, collaborators and I hope to better understand how estuaries can act as net carbon sinks. Support from our department has allowed me to take advantage of extraordinary opportunities, and for that I am thankful!
– Emily Watts, PhD Candidate, Organic Geochemistry
WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
These funds are dedicated to enhancing department initiatives and programming.
Jim Stidham Hydrology Fund
Your support will propel research and learning opportunities for students at the forefront of hydrologic studies, including funding vital Florida aquifer projects to understand and produce a measurable impacts on the future of water resources.
Anniversary Fund
This fund was established during our 50th Anniversary and has been a critical source of support for undergraduate experiential research opportunities and associated travel to professional conferences for students to present their results. It also supports our end of year awards ceremony when we recognize the outstanding achievements of our students.
Dykes Fund
This fund supports essential field experiences for our undergraduate and graduate students. These trips include our capstone field camp in New Mexico, the GeoSpace field camp in Arizona, and class field trips such as the Structural Geology trip to the Appalachian, the spring break trip to Death Valley, and the Field Geology of the Bahamas trip to San Salvador island.
General Geological Sciences Fund
Our general fund is one of our most flexible funds. It supports everything from outreach activities, to seminar speakers and receptions, to maintaining our fleet of field vehicles.
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To learn more about the various ways you can get involved or make a gift including pledges, employer matching, and a variety of planned giving opportunities, please visit https://advancement.clas.ufl.edu or contact:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Office of Advancement
352-294-1971
alumni@ufl.edu
The University of Florida Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 organization; therefore, your gift may be eligible for a charitable income tax deduction.