Stand With GEOG on Giving Day '26

A bronze statue of Testudo, the University of Maryland’s diamondback terrapin mascot, sitting on a stone pedestal. The top right features a red box with the white text "MARYLAND GIVING DAY." A red banner at the bottom displays the date "MARCH 4, 2026" followed by the website "GIVINGDAY.UMD.EDU," accented by the gold, black, and white patterns of the Maryland state flag.

Join us on Giving Day 2025, March 4!

This Maryland Giving Day, the Department of Geographical Sciences invites you to make a meaningful impact by supporting two vital funds:

🔹 Department of Geographical Sciences Fund – A critical buffer providing urgent assistance to faculty, researchers and students affected by potential budget cuts and funding gaps.

🔹 Young Researchers Fund – An initiative dedicated to inspiring the next generation of geographers.

Department of Geographical Sciences Fund

The Department of Geographical Sciences is seeking your support for the Department of Geographical Sciences Fund. This general fund acts as a critical buffer to assist the most vulnerable members of our community.

The GEOG Fund aids those facing urgent needs, including assistance covering essential research expenses and easing financial strain caused by funding gaps.

Your gift will help important projects continue, careers stay on track, and our community remains strong in the face of new challenges.

Every effort counts—now is the time to act and make a difference.

Make a gift to the GEOG Fund

Young Researchers Fund

Invest in the next generation of researchers tackling global challenges like climate change, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity — now supporting undergraduates.

The Department of Geographical Sciences offers programs to inspire students and deepen their understanding of critical Earth issues. Through engaging activities, we introduce them to the diverse field of geographical sciences.

Your gift to the Young Researchers Fund will help us:

  • Offer paid internships for high school and undergraduate students
  • Reach out to public schools to identify standout students in geographical sciences
  • Host engaging activities at our department
  • Partner with local high schools to identify promising students

Make a gift to the Young Researchers Fund

Whether you’re helping our researchers persevere or empowering young minds, your generosity makes a difference. Thank you!

Published on Mon, 02/16/2026 - 13:56