Meghan Miller Endowed Scholarship

Meghan Miller is a former CWU professor and department chair, as well as a former dean of the College of Sciences. “We all like to have an impact on the things that we value,” said Miller. “I am very fortunate that I became a geologist in a time that many opportunities were open to women that had not been open to our older sisters, mothers, and grandmothers. That has always been an influence in my life, hoping to ensure that access can be expanded for any talent that comes forward prepared to take on the challenges and questions that can be addressed by science.”

Miller was instrumental in guiding the pre-planning for colocation of the natural sciences in Discovery Hall and advanced the project through university and state prioritization processes with tenacity and diligence. A room in Discovery Hall will be named The M. Meghan Miller Conference Room in recognition of her contributions dating back to 1992. This room will be used as a meeting space for students, faculty, and staff and will include the latest technology to enhance learning and communication.

The M. Meghan Miller Endowment advances participation in Geology at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Supported activities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Student research projects, including field work associated with upper division or graduate course work.
2. Student presentations at professional meetings when grants or other sources of funding are not available to support participation.
3. Activities that advance recruitment and retention of a diverse faculty committed to cultivating student research.
4. New field trips proposed by students, which may be led by faculty or invited guests, and open to department-wide participation.
5. Small grants for childcare to enable students to conduct field work, participate in field trips or classes, or to present at professional meetings.

Instructions and forms for applying are available at Apply for Scholarships

GeoEngineers

The GeoEngineers Graduate Fellowship for Geology at Central Washington University is awarded up to $2500 annually by the faculty of the CWU Department of Geological Sciences to a deserving student pursuing a Master’s degree in Geosciences who has maintained high academic standards and shows interest and potential for a career in geologic consulting.

This fellowship does not accept applications from students. The faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences considers the academic records and research interests of all incoming and current CWU Geology graduate students to make the selection each year. Contact grad@geology.cwu.edu with questions.

Puget Sound Energy Scholarship

The Puget Sound Energy Graduate Fellowship is awarded up to $2500 annually to a student pursuing a Master’s degree in the CWU Department of Geological Sciences in research related to geologic hazards relevant to the Pacific Northwest. The fellowship is made possible by donations from Puget Sound Energy and several other businesses and individuals.

This fellowship does not accept applications from students. The faculty of the Department of Geological Sciences considers the academic records and research interests of all incoming and current CWU Geology graduate students to make the selection each year. Contact grad@geology.cwu.edu with questions.