GEO-REx Goal 1: Learning How Science Works
GEO-REx students measuring the pH of water samples to test their hypothesis.
Thanks to everyone who has donated so far, and to Lawrence and Patty Walker and Sue and Mike Gaskins for their matching campaign!
In addition to introducing GEO-REx participants to geoscience fields and careers, we also work to teach students how to conduct geoscience research. On their first day, students participate in a group exercise that walks them through the scientific method; last year's exercise examined ocean acidification using water samples and pH meters. This helps prepare them for the geoscience research project to come.Your support has a direct impact on GEO-REx participants and their experience with the program. The donations we receive fund students' stay in the OSU dorms, meals and snacks, and geology supplies, such as hand lenses, field notebooks, water bottles, and sun hats. We could not run the program without you!
We are live!
Dr. Katumwehe prepares to send a GEO-REx student off to collect GPR data.
Our PhilanthroPete fundraiser for the GEO-REx summer geoscience camp for high school students is live!
Help us introduce students to geoscience fields and careers, including geology, geophysics, and environmental geoscience. Your generosity is greatly appreciated; our goal is to keep costs to the campers as low as possible while providing opportunities for them to participate in field trips, hands-on workshops, and research projects.
Stay tuned to our PhilanthroPete webpage for updates on how GEO-REx spreads the joy of geoscience!
The BPSoG GEO-REx team
$10
Bakken Shale
Your donation will go towards supplying a GEO-REx student with an all-weather field notebook or hand lens to keep. Donors of this level will receive a GEO-REx sticker.
$25
Sylvan Shale
Your donation will go towards meals for one GEO-REx student for one day. Donors of this level will be grouped in to a "Thank You All Donors" sign posted in the Sue and Michael Gaskins Synergy Room (NRC 301) for the duration of GEO-REx and receive a GEO-REx sticker.
$75
Woodford Shale
Your donation will go towards purchasing geology swag (such as Write in the Rain notebooks, hand lens, rock hammer, etc.) for one GEO-REx student. Donors of this level will be grouped in to a "Thank You All Donors" sign posted in the Sue and Michael Gaskins Synergy Room (NRC 301) for the duration of GEO-REx and receive a GEO-REx sticker.
$200
Barnett Shale
Your donation will go towards securing one dorm room for one GEO-REx student for the entire GEO-REx program. Donors of this level will be grouped in to a "Thank You All Donors" sign posted in the Sue and Michael Gaskins Synergy Room (NRC 301) for the duration of GEO-REx and receive a GEO-REx sticker.
$400
Mississippian Lime
Your donation will go towards purchasing supplies and transportation for the GEO-REx students' research projects. Donors of this level will be grouped in to a "Thank You All Donors" sign posted in the Sue and Michael Gaskins Synergy Room (NRC 301) for the duration of GEO-REx and receive a GEO-REx sticker.
$800
Caney Shale
Your donation will go towards feeding four GEO-REx students for the entire GEO-REx program. Donors of this level will have their names individually listed in a "Thank You All Donors" sign posted in the Sue and Michael Gaskins Synergy Room (NRC 301) for the duration of GEO-REx and receive a GEO-REx sticker.
$1,000
Goddard Formation
Your donation will go towards securing dorm accommodations for four GEO-REx students (four dorm rooms total) for the entire GEO-REx program. Donors of this level will have their names individually listed in a "Thank You All Donors" sign posted in the Sue and Michael Gaskins Synergy Room (NRC 301) for the duration of GEO-REx and receive a GEO-REx sticker.
$5,000
Atoka Group (Atoka Shale)
Your donation will go towards securing dorm accomodations for all GEO-REx students (25 dorm rooms total) for the entire GEO-REx program (~$4000 total). The remaining $1000 will go towards purchasing rock hammers and sun hats for all GEO-REx campers. Donors of this level will have their names individually listed in a "Thank You All Donors" sign posted in the Sue and Michael Gaskins Synergy Room (NRC 301) for the duration of GEO-REx and receive a GEO-REx sticker.