Wednesday, December 9, 2009

AEG Scholarship Opportunities

To all students and faculty in the applied geosciences field:

The AEG Foundation (Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists Foundation) offers many scholarships each year to assist students with field work and studies in the applied geosciences. Scholarship amounts range from $200 to $2000. Traditionally, we have not had very many Arizona students apply for these scholarships. I’d like to see that change this year and to see some qualified Arizona students apply for these scholarships. I have copied some information below outlining the scholarship types and application deadlines (February 1st). Please visit
www.aegfoundation.org for more information and to apply online.

Professors – Please pass this information along to your students.

Scholarships Available through the AEG Foundation
The
Lemke Scholarship Fund was established in 2007 with a bequest from the estate of Richard and June Lemke. The fund supports student members of AEG who are sole or first authors of papers or posters presented at AEG Annual Meetings or at selected meetings of other professional or scientific organizations with which AEG is affiliated.

The
Marliave Scholarship Fund was established in 1968 by the Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG). The fund name honors an eminent family of engineering geologists: Chester E. Marliave (1888-1958), and his sons Elmer C. Marliave (1910-1967) and Burton H. Marliave (1917-1991), who were pioneers in the profession. The funds are distributed as grants, which are intended to support academic activity and reward outstanding students in engineering geology and geological engineering. Recipients of grants are designated as “Marliave Scholars.”

The
Martin L. Stout Scholarship is in memory of Dr. Martin L. Stout, Professor of Geology at California State University, Los Angeles from 1960 to 1990. He is remembered by all of his students for his passionate and insightful instruction in engineering geology. Dr. Stout guided his students through and beyond the fundamentals of engineering geology, often using Kodachrome™ slides for illustration. He emphasized hands-on experience and critical thought. Dr. Stout was well known for his expertise on mega landslides, his worldly travels, his good humor, and his gracious manner. This scholarship supports his legacy.

The
Norman R. Tilford Field Studies Scholarship fund was established shortly after Norm died in late 1997 while flying his small aircraft to meet a Texas A&M University student field trip. Norm was a leader in engineering geology, a Past President of AEG, and a professor at Texas A&M University. He was dedicated to teaching geology in the field. This scholarship supports his legacy.

AEG Foundation Scholarships

Lemke Scholarship Fund
Applicants must be student members of AEG who are sole or first authors of a paper to be presented at an AEG Annual Meeting, or a meeting or conference sponsored, co-sponsored, or supported by AEG. Application deadlines vary according to the meeting calendar. Grant amounts vary according to meeting and available funding.
Varies
Typical minimum $200

Marliave Scholarship Fund
A Marliave Scholar applicant must be a senior or graduate student presently enrolled full-time in a college or university degree program that is directly applicable to engineering geology or geological engineering, and a student member of AEG. The application deadline is February 1
$2,000

Martin L. Stout Scholarship
Applicants must be a student member of AEG at time of award. Applications may be submitted with the scholarship application. The application deadline is February 1
$1,000 Undergrad $1,500 Masters $2,000 Doctoral

Norman R. Tilford Field Studies Scholarship
Applicants must be a student member of AEG. Two to three awards are given one for undergraduate and two to graduate students. The application deadline is February 1
$1,000 Undergrad $1,500 Masters $2,000 Doctoral

Friday, December 4, 2009

UDOT is Looking for a Senior Geologist

The Geotechnical Division of the Utah Department of Transportation currently has an opening for a Senior Geologist. Applications for this position will be accepted through December 15. Please help us by sending this announcement to any contacts you have that might be interested. The attached link provides the job description, salary range and application information.

https://statejobs.utah.gov/JobAnnouncement.jsp?rid=20547

For more information contact:

Keith Brown
UDOT Chief Geotechnical Engineer
office: (801)965-4234
cell: (801)633-6238
e-mail:
kebrown@utah.gov