News from Oklahoma Geological Foundation

The Oklahoma Geological Foundation is committed to advancing Earth science education at every level, including supporting undergraduate and graduate students and programs. At the University of Oklahoma, Foundation funding is helping create opportunities for students to learn, connect, and showcase their work. One example is the Geosciences Student Research Symposium

At Cache Elementary School, teacher Heather Chadwick is helping young students discover the fascinating world of geology through the school’s Rock and Fossil Club, where students in grades 2, 3, and 4 gather each month to explore rocks, minerals, and fossils. Thanks to a grant from the Oklahoma Geological Foundation,

On January 8, the Foundation delivered our 400th Rock, Mineral, and Fossil Collection! Larry Lunardi, a director of the Foundation who was instrumental in starting this program in 2015, delivered the collection to Wells Middle School in Catoosa. He showcased the collection to four teachers, two principals, one librarian, and