Giving

Support Earth Sciences

The Department has a long history of preparing undergraduate and graduate students for careers in the Earth Sciences. Your contributions provide critical support to our faculty, facilities, and students.

  • Geology Fund (10796) - Supports the overall academic and research mission of the Department.
  • Herman Roberson Memorial Award (11034) – Awarded to an outstanding graduating Environmental Studies senior who has completed the Environmental Law class.
  • Roux Scholarship in Geology (11087) – Established by the generosity of Roux Associates, Inc. and Sin Senh (BS ’97, MS ’05) to support a full-time MS student with preference given to those studying in the fields of hydrogeology, geochemistry, or environmental geology.
  • Helen and Wendelin Bernhard Memorial Fund (20640) – To support students majoring in Geological Sciences based on academic merit and financial need.
  • Dr. Marie Morisawa Memorial Scholarship (20617) – Awarded to a full-time, female graduate student with preference to a student studying in the field of geomorphology.
  • Bartle Professorship (20898) – Funds are used to support field experiences, visiting distinguished professors, or other critical needs of the Department.
  • Donald R. Coates Geology Scholarship (21445) – Awarded to an Earth Sciences major who has a dedication and persistence for Earth surface processes.

Follow the link below and be sure to IDENTIFY THE FUND that you wish to support.

Make a Gift Today!For inquiries regarding greatest needs or other giving information please email our department chair, Peter Knuepfer.


  • Donor List – Earth Sciences, Calendar Year 2022

    The department gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and corporations who have contributed to departmental accounts over the past year.

    • Dr. Sean J. Bennett, MA ‘87, PhD ‘92*
    • Dr. Wallace A. Bothner, MA ‘63
    • Dr. Richard J. Bottjer, BS ‘81
    • Ms. Kathleen A. Cameron
    • Mr. Richard C. Campbell, MA ʼ78
    • Ms. Mary R. Cassa, MA ‘80
    • Mr. Gregory J. Cavallo, BS ‘81
    • CCI, Corporate match for Dr. Li
    • Dr. Douglas S. Cherkauer ʼ67#
    • Mr. Brendan J. Curran, BS ‘83
    • Ms. Amy M. Curran ʼ79
    • Mr. Donald W. Curran, MA ʼ80
    • Dr. Aram N. Derewetzky, BS ‘83
    • Mr. Eduardo Garcia, MA ʼ92
    • Dr. Bruce Alan Geller, MA ʼ81
    • Mr. Stephen G. Gridley, MS ‘15
    • Mr. Matthew Gubitosa, MA ʼ84
    • Mrs. Barbara M. Heiles, BA ‘80
    • Mr. Jonathan L. Heiles, ‘82
    • Mr. Ryan William Hupfer, BS ʼ12
    • Dr. David M. Jenkins +
    • Dr. Peter L. Knuepfer +
    • Dr. Jianren Li, PhD ʼ96
    • Ms. Kim Kucharski Muller, BA ‘79
    • Dr. Douglas G. Patchen, BA ’64, MA ‘67
    • Mrs. Marie Patchen
    • Dr. Sara L. Peyton
    • Dr. Jeffrey T. Pietras, BS ‘92+
    • Ms. Denise M. Radtke ʼ82
    • Resource Environmental Management, Inc.
    • Roux Associates, Inc.
    • Mr. Sin Senh, BS ’97, MS ’05
    • Mr. Robert C. Sudaley, BA ’82, MAT ‘85
    • Mr. Anthony J. Tabone, BA ‘92
    • Mrs. Denise L. Waite, MA ‘90
    • Mrs. Sandra A. Walch, BS ‘83^
    • Ms. Margaret M. Walker, MA ʼ91*
    • Ms. Dawn Washo, MS ʼ09
    • Mr. Jerry Washo
    • Mr. Stewart A. Weinstein, BS ‘83

    + Faculty/Staff/Retiree, * in memory of Dr. David H. Salzberg MA ’89, PhD ’96, # in memory of Mrs. Kathleen J. Cherkauer ’68, ^ in memory of Mr. Douglas K. Walch ’83 

    Please note that this list was compiled from information provided by the Binghamton Foundation based on its records of Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022. We sincerely apologize for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.

  • Donor List – Earth Sciences, Calendar Year 2021

    The department gratefully acknowledges the following individuals and corporations who have contributed to departmental accounts over the past year.

    • Dr. Sean Joseph Bennett, MA ʼ87, PhD ʼ92
    • Mrs. Patricia Bothner
    • Dr. Wallace A. Bothner ʼ63
    • Mr. Richard C. Campbell, MA ʼ78
    • CCI, Corporate match for Dr. Li
    • Dr. Douglas S. Cherkauer, ʼ67
    • Ms. Amy M. Curran, ʼ79
    • Mr. Donald W. Curran, MA ʼ80
    • Mr. John W. Ethier, MA ʼ05
    • Mr. Eduardo Garcia, MA ʼ92
    • Dr. Bruce Alan Geller, MA ʼ81
    • Dr. Matthew Lee Gorring, MA ʼ92
    • Mr. Matthew Gubitosa, MA ʼ84
    • Mr. Ryan William Hupfer, BS ʼ12
    • Dr. David M. Jenkins +
    • Dr. Ying Jiang, PhD ʼ98
    • Dr. Peter L. Knuepfer +
    • Ms. Maureen Leshendok, ʼ70  
    • Dr. Jianren Li, PhD ʼ96
    • Ms. Jill P. McMahon, ʼ79
    • Ms. Denise M. Radtke, ʼ82
    • Resource Environmental Management, Inc.
    • Roux Associates, Inc.
    • Mr. Adam Shale ʼ04, MAT ʼ07
    • Mr. Sin Senh, BS ’97, MS ’05
    • UBS
    • Ms. Marisa E. Vallve, MA ʼ93
    • Ms. Margaret Mary Walker, MA ʼ91
    • Ms. Dawn Washo, MS ʼ09
    • Mr. Jerry Washo

    + Faculty/Staff/Retiree

    Please note that this list was compiled from information provided by the Binghamton Foundation based on its records of Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021. We sincerely apologize for any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies.