Who is eligible:
Graduate students pursuing field studies as part of their thesis or dissertation research.
Amount and purpose:
$500-$1000 for fees, books, etc.
When to apply:
By May 20, 2008 for 2008-2009 scholarships
How to apply:
Submit a simple one-page résumé and a one- or two-paragraph statement of thesis/dissertation research and how it will involve field work (no more than one page) to the Chair of the Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences, Davis Hall 312. Electronic submissions are preferred (cbooth@niu.edu). Academic record will be used in evaluating applicants.
The late Brian Fugiel graduated from Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1998 and a Master of Science degree in 2004. He was employed as a manager of geotechnical field activities for Wang Engineering in the greater Chicago area. As an undergraduate student at NIU, Brian himself benefited from a scholarship from the Weiss Fund. Not only was Brian an academically strong student, he was active in student and departmental activities and was an exemplary member of the geoscience community. His wit, personal warmth, and friendly nature contributed greatly to the sense of “family” within the department. In addition to his love of geology, Brian was fascinated with meteorology and storm-chasing. He also enjoyed fishing, cooking (especially chili), photography, and visiting Civil War battlefields. As a student and a professional, Brian enjoyed fieldwork and believed it to be a fundamentally important aspect of any geological project.