Programs Funded by the Trust
Please support these programs by making a donation to the CSPG Trust:
Student Industry Field Trip (SIFT)
- The Trust was originally conceived to provide ongoing financial resources for the Student Industry Field Trip.
- Students from over 30 Canadian universities offering programs in geology participate in an action packed two weeks consisting of lectures, field trips and an exploration game.
- The goal of the program is to introduce bright young students to the petroleum industry to educate them about the impact of the petroleum industry on society, the techniques used to increase probability of success in finding reserves, and the potential career opportunities that exist for them in the oil and gas sector.
- For more information on the Student Industry Field Trip, please click here.
EdGEO
- EdGEO is a national program which sponsors earth science workshops for local groups of teachers across Canada
- EdGEO provides classroom resources including rock and mineral kits, fossil sets, local guidebooks, maps and posters
- The goal of EdGEO is to enhance teachers' ability and enthusiasm to teach the earth science component of the school curriculum by increasing their confidence through knowledge and hands-on activities.
- For more information on the EdGEO program, please click here.
Science in a Crate
- Science in a Crate is a program of the Science Alberta Foundation
- Science in a Crate provides classroom resources for teachers throughout Alberta. Each crate attempts to transform difficult science concepts into visual and real world experiences for the students.
- Science in a Crate makes science and technology fascinating for children. This program helps to create tomorrow's scientists by honing their observation and inquiry skills.
- For more information on the Science in a Crate program, please click here.
Honorary Address
- Each fall the CSPG Honorary Address buses over 2500 students to an afternoon presentation by a world-renowned scientist. A public lecture and presentation is open to the public in the evening. This program increases public awareness of the impact of science on society.
- For more information on the Honorary Address, please click here.
Other programs
- Atlantic Geoscience Centre funding has supported the production of a 20 minute movie on the geology of Dartmouth Harbour to be shown to tourists.
- Burgess Shale Geoscience Foundation increases earth science literacy through interpretation programs in Field, Yoho National Park, including an annual teachers workshop.
- Canmore Stones and Bones Summer Program operates earth science camps for elementary school students at the Canmore Museum.
- University Outreach of the CSPG provides funding for University Conferences, Lecture Tours, and Student Chapters.
- CSPG Regional Scholarships - 3 graduate scholarships of $1500 and 3 undergraduate scholarships of $1250 awarded annually.
- CSPG Graduate Student Thesis Award - $2500 for PhD thesis, $1500 for MSc thesis annually presented by ARC Financial.
- Canadian Aboriginal Science and Technology Society (CASTS) Scholarships - $1250 annually
