For over 75 years, the Judson Mead Geologic Field Station has been a cornerstone of excellence in field-based education and research within the Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (EAS) department. This world-renowned facility has shaped generations of geologists and Earth scientists, offering immersive, hands-on learning experiences that are critical to understanding our planet.

The Field Station remains at the forefront of geoscience education, adapting to new discoveries and technologies while preserving the core principles of experiential learning. The Judson Mead Field Station Fund plays a vital role in sustaining this legacy by supporting students, faculty, research initiatives, and visiting faculty and scientists.

By giving to this fund, you help:

• Provide students with transformative field experiences that deepen their understanding of Earth’s dynamic processes.
• Support faculty and visiting scientists in conducting innovative research that advances geologic and atmospheric sciences.
• Enhance hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students for successful careers in geosciences.

Your generosity ensures that the Judson Mead Geologic Field Station continues to be a leader in field-based education, inspiring the next generation of geoscientists and expanding the frontiers of discovery.

Please note, the name and purpose of the fund displayed on this page constitute the authorized description of the fund by the Indiana University Foundation, Inc. Your gift supports the fund as described herein.

This account is an endowment. Your gifts to this fund will be invested in perpetuity to provide annual income to support the purpose of the account. Per Indiana University Foundation, Inc. policy, endowment accounts which do not ultimately become fully funded at the required minimum through pledges/gifts will be converted to an expendable account supporting the same purpose as the original endowed fund.