Outstanding Major, B.A.
- Samuel Hippard -
Outstanding Major, B.S.
- Sadie Durning -
Awarded to an upper-division major who demonstrates high quality performance in classes, in their undergraduate research project, and in some type of service to the department, University, or community.
Outstanding Academic Achievement, B.A.
- Kristin Shearer -
Outstanding Academic Achievement, B.S.
- Edgar Villasano -
Awarded to a junior or senior major with an exceptional C.S.U.F. G.P.A. The number of units completed in Geology and the related fields will be factored into the decision.
Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Geology
- Diana Urda -
Awarded to a Geology graduate student who demonstrates excellent performance in classes and in their research as evidenced by, but not limited to, publications, presentations, collegiality, and/or leadership in the department.
Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associate in Geology
- Tracy Donelli -
Awarded to Geology graduate student teaching associate (T.A.) who demonstrates outstanding performance based on, but not limited to, Student Opinion Questionnaires, in-class visitations by faculty, teaching, collegiality, and/or mentoring other teaching associates.
Candice L. Jones Outstanding Service
- Ashleigh Quiroz -
Given to the student who has made a significant contribution to the mission, operation and/or well being of the Department community. Examples of service include, but are not limited to, taking a leadership role in Geology Club activities; serving as a T.A., tutor, or volunteer in GEOL classes; selflessly assisting others in meeting their educational, research or outreach objectives. Efforts above and beyond any employment or course credit obligations are given greater weight, and a positive attitude is required.
John D. Cooper Field Camp
- Caitlin Bates -
Awarded to a declared Geological Sciences Major with outstanding performance in GEOL 481A-Geology Field Camp. Selected by field camp instructor with approval of all full-time geology faculty.
John D. Cooper Field Camp Scholarship
- Sadie Durning -
Awarded to a student who shows financial need, outstanding academic achievement (2.5 G.P.A. or better for the previous academic year), and capacity to excel at field camp. Recipient to be selected by faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences.
Marilyn A. Brown Scholarship
- Maren Jorgensen -
Awarded to a graduate student conducting research in the general areas of paleontology or stratigraphy, and having an expressed or demonstrated interest in teaching or educational outreach.
Dr. Margaret Skillman Woyski Scholarship
- Ashleigh Quiroz -
Open to declared geology major with 2.5 G.P.A. or better for the previous academic year. Awarded annually to a student who shows financial need and outstanding academic achievement. Service to the department or the university is also required, i.e., involvement in the geology club, tutoring or participation in faculty directed research. The award will be made on the recommendation of the entire full-time faculty of the department.
Prem K. Saint Hydrology
- Andrew Williams -
Award for Geological Sciences or Environmental Studies (with Environmental Sciences emphasis) major with a G.P.A. of 3.0 or better for the previous academic year. Recipient must show an outstanding academic performance in course work and/or research in Hydrology, Hydrogeology or Water Quality. Award based on the recommendation of the geology full-time faculty.
Clemens-Knott² Scholarship
- Ashley Hansen -
Established by faculty members Diane Clemens-Knott and Jeffrey R. Knott. Open to undergraduates who will be attending the C.S.U. Fullerton field camp or a similar geologic-mapping-focused field camp in the upcoming Summer.
Department of Geological Sciences Alumni Field Camp Scholarship
- William Bourbois and Ashleigh Quiroz -
Open to declared geology and earth science majors that will be enrolled in GEOL 481A - Field Camp, in the upcoming summer. Awarded to a student who shows financial need, outstanding academic achievement (2.5 G.P.A. or better for the previous academic year), and quality of written statements. This scholarship is given through the generosity of the alumni and friends of the department. Recipient to be selected by faculty of the department.
David L. Willoughby Scholarship
- Sadie Durning -
Awarded to undergraduate students who are studying geology or paleontology, or who are participating in course-related fieldwork. Minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher in geological sciences.
Searchers Gem and Mineral Society Award
- Cory Stratton and Sofia Kabbara -
Established by The Searchers Gem and Mineral Society
and awarded to an undergraduate or graduate student who has demonstrated an interest in mineralogy, petrology or science education, with 2.5 or better G.P.A. during the previous academic year, and the recommendation of the faculty.
Coppel Graduate Student Science Award
- Caitlin Bates -
Awarded to current graduate students in Geological Sciences who demonstrate high quality performance in classes and research and will enroll in at least 6 units in the upcoming fall semester. The award will be made on the recommendation of the entire full-time faculty of the department.
Armstrong-Butcher Conference Attendance Award Endowment
- Vincent Mugica -
Awarded to current Earth Science and Geology undergraduate students attending professional conferences and meetings.
