The Kansas Geological Foundation
provides the following programs and services as a part of the organization's
commitment to educate the public regarding earth science.
Memorials
and Endowments - A memorial or endowment
can be established in remembrance of a family member. All contributions
to a memorial are tax deductible. For more information on how to
establish a memorial please contact:
The Kansas Geological Foundation
212 N. Market, Suite 100
Wichita, Kansas 67202
or call Janice Bright at (316)
265-8676
The
Speaker's Bureau
- The speaker's bureau
consists of a group of professional geologists who are available to give
presentations in the classroom and for organizational meetings. Fourteen
new slides have been acquired from the American Association of Petroleum
Geologists on energy. The Speaker's Bureau will make the slides available
to be checked out by contacting Bob Cowdery. This service is provided
so that the public can better understand the science and profession of
geology. This service is free to the public. A list of speakers
can be reviewed on this website and also obtained by contacting Janice
Bright.
For more information contact:
Robert D. Cowdery
212 N. Market
Wichita, Kansas 67202
(316) 267-9030
Student
Scholarships - The KGF awards scholarships
each year to students who want to pursue a field of study and career in
earth sciences. The application for a scholarship can be printed
from this website or a copy can be found at the Kansas Geological Foundation.
The
Excellence in Earth Science Education Award
-
The KGF and KESTA (Kansas Earth Science Teachers Association) cooperatively
award a grant to The Earth Science Teacher of the Year. The $1,000
award is given to an educator who demonstrates a unique style and enthusiasm
for teaching students about science in the classroom. Each year KESTA
sends information to schools in Kansas requesting nominations for the award.
Applications received by the October 15th deadline are then reviewed by
a panel composed of representatives of KESTA and KGF. Once the selection
is made the recipient is invited to attend the KGF Annual meeting to receive
the award plaque and the $1,000 that accompanies it.
KGF
Grants - The Kansas Geological Foundation
has grant funding available for a variety of projects that fall under the
broad category of Kansas geology and earth science. Grants are given each
year for projects as varied as buying rock samples for the Treasure
Island Rock and Fossil Hunt during the annual Wichita River Festival each
May, to funding for basic research as part of MS and PhD dissertations.
The grant process begins with the submission of a Grant Request Form available
from the KGF office or from the Grant Request Chairman. Grant requests
are reviewed and acted upon on a monthly basis at meetings of the KGF Board
of Directors.
For more information contact:
Janice Bright
265-8676