CSEG Foundation
Newly incorporated as a Canadian charity, our mandate is to encourage and support scientific, educational and charitable activities that benefit geophysicists through the solicitation of contributions aimed at promoting the development of geophysical knowledge, education and public awareness.
Our Activities are intended to supplement and support other CSEG committees by creating and growing the Foundation endowment.
- Liaison with other geophysical foundations throughout the world (e.g. SEG Foundation)
- To establish programs supporting education in geophysics and the earth sciences;
- To support post-secondary education in geophysics and the earth sciences, including the continuation of the CSEG scholarship programs;
- To support continuing education of geophysicists through the development of courses relating to developing technology, publications relating to the geosciences and by establishing education programs;
- To support scientific activities by providing seed funding of academic research programs;
- To develop and support non-profit programs designed to further the development of geophysical techniques aimed at improvements in geophysical applications in the earth sciences;
- To support the preservation of the history of geophysical exploration.
The Future
- Continue funding the CSEG scholarship program
- Grow legacy/initial endowment of ~$200K to reach goal of $1 million
- We are pleased to announce generous initial donations of $75,000
- Actively administer and distribute donations such as accumulated CSEG surplus, to expand outreach and educational opportunities as described
- Encourage all of you to support the new CSEG Foundation in whatever way you wish, either personally or through your company.
Documents
The CSEG Foundation Board
| Chairman | Brian Russell |
| Treasurer | Neil Rutherford |
| Secretary | Bill Goodway |
| Director | Joanne Archer |
| Director | Perry Kotkas |
| Director | Jessica McPherson |
| Director | Warren Pearson |
| Director | CSEG President (Francois Aubin) |
