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Chemistry & Geochemistry has raised $ 3,775 from 6 gifts!
Chemistry & Geochemistry
Chemistry & Geochemistry Departmental Scholarships



Chemistry is the spark behind discovery and problem solving in health, energy, the environment, and industry. At Montana Tech, Chemistry and Geochemistry students learn to understand the nature of matter and apply that knowledge to challenges that affect our communities and our world.

Students build a strong foundation in chemical principles while tailoring their education to their interests and career goals. Areas of study include biochemistry, where molecular science supports advances in health and life sciences; environmental chemistry, where chemistry informs the stewardship of land, water, and air; and professional chemistry, which prepares students for graduate study and careers throughout the chemical sciences.

Small class sizes and close interaction with faculty provide students with personal guidance and meaningful opportunities to participate in fundamental and applied research. These experiences help students develop the technical knowledge, curiosity, and confidence to become scientists and problem solvers.


                                             

Investing in our students has fueled Montana Tech for over 125 years. Your gift today keeps that legacy alive for the next generation of chemists and geochemists. When you support the Chemistry & Geochemistry Departmental Scholarships, you:

  • Open doors for promising students with financial need
  • Strengthen experiential learning and undergraduate research
  • Help us recruit and retain top talent in STEM fields

DayOne Matching Opportunity

Thanks to alumni Nick ’92 and Kari ’94 Olds, all gifts to the Chemistry & Geochemistry Departmental Scholarships will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000 


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Chemistry and Geochemistry Scholarship Match
Thanks to Nick '92 and Kari Olds, an additional $1,000 was added to Chemistry & Geochemistry Departmental Scholarships during DayOne. This match opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$1,000 MATCHED
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Student Donor Match
Thanks to Jack and Leah McCarthy, during DayOne Montana Tech student donors had their gift matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds. Thank you for supporting your passion through DayOne, Montana Tech's giving event!
$5,000 MATCHED
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McCarthy Second Chance - First Time Donor Match
This match has been met and all available funds have been awarded. Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy during DayOne first time donors had their gifts matched 1:1 from a match pool of $2,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$2,000 MATCHED
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$5,000
Faculty Staff Participation Match Challenge
$5,000 was unlocked with the participation of 50 Montana Tech faculty staff members. $100 will be applied to the project to which the original gift was made by the donor. This match opportunity has been met. Thank you to all of our Montana Tech faculty and staff for participating in DayOne 2026 and supporting the students and programs of Montana Tech!
50 / 50 Donors
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Leaderboard
Kolstad Departmental Leadership Challenge
During DayOne Departments competed head-to-head for a chance to earn extra money towards their department project by bringing in the most donors to their project. The top ten finishers split the pot valued at up to $20,000 thanks to Montana Tech alum Gary Kolstad '85. Congratulations to all of our departments that competed and thank you to all of our donors supporting your passion through Montana Tech's DayOne 2026 Giving Event.
Rank Prize Department Donors
1 $5,000 Digger Athletics 216
2 $3,750 Mining Engineering 205
3 $2,500 Geological Engineering 95
4 $2,000 Mechanical Engineering 66
5 $1,750 Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene 60
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First Time Donor Match
This match has been met and all available funds have been awarded. Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCartrhy during DayOne first time donors had their gifts matched 1:1 from a match pool of $5,000. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship Match
Thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, an additional $1,000 in matching funds were awarded to Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship during DayOne. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$1,000 MATCHED
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McCarthy Momentum Match
Thank you to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy for driving the momentum and excitement during DayOne. An additional $3,000 has been added to DayOne projects, funds, and scholarships thanks to their generosity. This matching opportunity has been met and awarded all available funds.
$3,000 MATCHED
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$4,000
Anderson Board Legacy Participation Challenge
Thank you to Sundra Anderson for adding an additional $25,000 to the Montana Tech Foundation Board Legacy Fund and the overall DayOne 2026 total!
800 / 800 Gifts
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Leaderboard
Montana Tech Industrial Advisory Board Challenge
The academic program that receives gifts from the greatest number of donors will earn an additional $2,000, thanks to a generous matching gift from Nick '92 and Kari '94 Olds. IAB members: When making your own gift, please make sure to mark IAB member as a Montana Tech affiliation.
Rank Prize Montana Tech Industrial Advisory Board Challenge Donors
1 $2,000 Mining Engineering 205
2 Geological Engineering 95
3 Mechanical Engineering 66
4 Safety, Health & Industrial Hygiene 60
5 Business 44
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Chemistry & Geochemistry Donor Map
Rank State Gifts
1 MT 4
2 MA 1
2 AR 1
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