Geophysics plays a vital role in the renewal of key global resources. As the principal technological forum for Canadian mining geophysics, KEGS (The Canadian Exploration Geophysical Society) has become increasingly concerned about:

• Significant decline in geophysics enrollment in Canada;
• Declining geoscience departments; and
• Reduced government support.

These concerns are heightened by the fact that in the new millenium increased global resource utilization and other critical geoscience issues (e.g., environmental problems and earthquake mitigation) will inevitably require additional innovative and knowledgeable geophysicists.

To help address these concerns, the KEGS Foundation was established in 1999 with the principal objectives of:

1. Providing scholarships to support education in geophysics in Canadian universities;
2. Commemorating the achievements of the current generation of Canadian Geophysicists whose contributions include many technological advances and resource discoveries; and
3. Educating the public (especially high school students) about the role of geophysics and related career opportunities.

The KEGS Foundation is guided by seven volunteer Directors, consisting of six senior geophysicists, plus the KEGS Past President. The Foundation is also advised by a distinguished panel of fifteen geophysicists from diverse organizations and regions across Canada who serve as Counselors, ensuring that the Foundation obtains input from the various sectors and interested parties, and in turn effectively communicates its scholarship program to universities, students, geophysical service companies and resource corporations across Canada.

Many of us recall with pride and gratitude receiving scholarship support for our university studies, benefiting from significant contributions by previous generations. Your contribution will help the KEGS Foundation sustain these opportunities for future generations. By completing and mailing the Donation Form today, you can help us build a bridge to the future. To contribute...