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For more information about making a gift to AGU, please callGiving to AGU
AGU is a worldwide scientific community that advances, through unselfish cooperation in research, the understanding of Earth and space for the benefit of humanity. To help achieve this mission, AGU has two campaigns: an Annual Campaign for unrestricted contributions during the membership renewal cycle and a Fund Drive for restricted contributions that have a lasting impact. There are other many ways to give to AGU. AGU's Development staff can assist you in choosing the best form for your donation.
Student Travel Grant Challenge
Jamie Austin, AGU Development Board chair, made a challenge gift of $50,000 in 2005 to establish a student travel endowment fund. More than $150,000 in matching funds was raised to meet this challenge. Now Jamie has made another $50,000 challenge gift to attract more contributions to the student travel grant endowment funds. AGU received 1060 applications for 2009 Fall Meeting student travel grants, and 12% of the applicants received awards.
“We, AGU members, can do better than that. AGU's goal is to award 300 student travel grants annually.”
“Geologizing” and Generosity
AGU member David S. Miller contributed his time and wealth generously to people and charitable organizations in need.
Geology turned out to be one of the great loves of Miller's life, and he was happiest when he was in the field “geologizing,” as he liked to call it.
The David S. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund is intended to encourage undergraduate and graduate students who exhibit inherent interest and academic potential in fields related to Earth sciences.
Donor Spotlight
David E. Lumley
First Scholarship at AGU Established by David E. Lumley
Shortly after AGU launched its annual voluntary contribution campaign last year — the theme was “Building Tomorrow's Talent Today” — the Union's development office received an e-mail message from David E.Lumley about establishing a scholarshipfor a high school student or undergraduate.
Sunanda Basu
Sunanda and Santimay Basu
For nearly 40 years the Basus have enjoyed very rewarding research careers in the United States while collaborating with peers around the world and helping AGU to fulfill its mission.
