Giving to Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

Giving to the Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science

We invite you to contribute to our success by making a tax-deductible donation to the department. Your gift will have an impact on Penn State’s Department of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science students and faculty! You may give a general/unrestricted gift to the department or use the links below to support a dedicated annual fund.

Please visit our full list of endowments and scholarships if you prefer to direct your gift to a different purpose. You may direct your gift to any one of our established endowments by filling out the general gift form and specifying the name of the scholarship/fund in the comments section of the form. If you are inspired to establish an endowment of your own, please contact Chris Brida, Director of Development and Alumni Relations in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences.

Leah Thornton Lozano Program Fund in Weather and Climate Forecasting and Communications

Support for our Weather and Communications students and faculty so that we can continue to offer a state-of-the-art broadcast meteorology training and experiences for our students.

Please specify 'Leah Thornton Lozano Program Fund' in the comment section at the end of the giving form.

Al and Betty Blackadar Graduate Scholarship in Meteorology

Funds for this fellowship have been given by Alfred and Betty Blackadar to recognize and provide financial assistance to Meteorology and Atmospheric Science graduate students who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success. Alfred K. Blackadar served as department head of the Department of Meteorology from 1967-1981 and was Professor Emeritus prior to his passing in January 2015.

Please specify 'Al and Betty Blackadar Graduate Scholarship' in the comment section at the end of the giving form.

Charles L. and Anna R. Hosler Scholarship in Meteorology

The Hosler scholarships are awarded to full-time undergraduate students enrolled or planning to enroll in the Department of Meteorology who have achieved superior academic records or who manifest promise of outstanding academic success, and have a demonstrated financial need.

Please specify 'Charles and Anna Hosler Scholarship' in the comment section at the end of the giving form.

By contributing to the development goals above, you will be providing our students with an outstanding educational experience and prepare them to be at the frontiers of the field.

If you have questions about how to give to the department, please contact:

Chris Brida, Director of Development and Alumni Relations, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Penn State
Email: cmb273@psu.edu | Telephone: 814-867-2592