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Takken Student Research Presentation Travel Award

Association for Women Geoscientists

This award was named after Suzanne Takken, an avid traveler and strong supporter of women in geoscience. Suzanne spent a long career in Oklahoma as a petroleum and consulting geologist. The award aims to support women geoscience students to present their research at a national or international professional geoscience meeting other than the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America. Eligible applicants are female students who are currently enrolled in a BA, BS, Masters, or PhD program or the equivalent majoring in geoscience or a closely related discipline.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Gender:
    Female
  • Age/Grade Level:
    She must be currently enrolled in a BA, BS, Masters, or PhD program or the equivalent
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Major/Career:
    The major or field of specialization must be in geoscience or a closely related discipline.
  • Miscellaneous:
    The applicant must be presenting research results in oral or poster format at a national or international professional geoscience meeting other than the Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America.

Application Details

  • Judging Criteria:
    Award selection will be based on the science in the submitted abstract and the quality of the statement of purpose.
  • Transcript:
    Not required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Other Materials:
    - A completed application form- Abstract- Statement of Purpose

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