Support Us!

Some students simply participate in GeoSPACE for the unique academic focus of the course, but for many it is a life-changing experience. From students with disabilities to single parents and some who simply can't afford a traditional field camp, many say they had few/no other options for completing the required field training for their geoscience degree. Our alumni, some of whom were on the verge of leaving the geosciences before connecting with the GeoSPACE program, are now successful graduate students or part of the geoscience workforce. Let's keep it going!

We believe that "accessible" also includes financial accessibility. Due to recent events impacting funding for equity-centered programs, we now rely entirely on donations to offer this transformative experience to students. 

How much does it cost to support a student?

For student participating in-person: Student pay their own tuition and travel to he field course, but our program covers all other expenses including lodging, food, transportation, staffing & equipment during the field course. These costs total roughly $1,500 per student. 

For a student participating virtually: Cost to support a virtual student is roughly $500 and supports the streaming technology and our virtual teaching staff.

Need based stipends: When we have funds available, we offer needs-based stipends of $500 - $1,000 for students with limited financial resources. Many students with disabilities have very limited financial resources and need tuition assistance, or help purchasing field gear or specialty equipment unique to their disability. Virtual students with children often put this stipend towards child care so they can focus on the course.  Many students tell us these stipends make all the difference in their ability to take the course!

DONATE: 

You can make a donation to GeoSPACE through the UF Geological Sciences Dykes Endowment for Experiential learning. On the donation form, please click on the radio button marked "I would like to provide additional information about this gift" and type "Geospace" in the comment box to direct your donation to this program specifically. On the donation form, there is information to give via phone, mail and planned gifts, and to connect with people who can assist with your donation. Thank you so much for your contribution!

Other ways to support: 

LODGING: Our biggest expense is hotel lodging because accessible group housing extremely hard to find, and costs are rising rapidly. We need lodging for 20-25 people with several wheelchair accessible rooms, a room to host daily hybrid meetings, and regularly require air conditioning (for participants with medical conditions that require it). Huge bonus if it has a kitchen facility! If you know of a place in Flagstaff that fits the bill without breaking the bank, please reach out using the contact form. 

SPREAD THE WORD: Share fundraising links and let people know about our program. It really helps us raise the funds we need to keep the program going!