Geological Engineering
Investing in Geological Engineering at Montana Tech!

The Geological Engineering students and faculty appreciate and thank you for your generous contributions to help us grow and thrive. DayOne donations have been crucial in both attracting and retaining students in our program.

For 125 years, Montana Tech has prepared determined doers to solve real-world problems. Our Geological Engineering graduates work around the globe—searching for mineral resources and evaluating rocks, soils, groundwater, and environmental impacts for construction, resource development, and major industrial projects.

Our program combines rigorous classroom learning with hands-on experiences in the field and lab. Students benefit from a state-of-the-art triaxial testing lab, an underground mine facility, and a computer lab equipped with geotechnical engineering and groundwater modeling software. A signature of the curriculum is our intensive 4-week summer field camp: two weeks of field geology plus two weeks in either field hydrology or geotechnical engineering. This immersive experience is integral to a Montana Tech geological engineer’s education.

 

 

This DayOne, we’re investing in the next generation of geological engineers by focusing on:

Geological Engineering Department Fund – fuels outreach and recruitment, supports student success, reduces financial barriers with geological field camp scholarships, and provides tools, software, and experiential learning opportunities.

DayOne Matching Opportunity

Thanks to a generous gift from Nick ’92 and Kari ’94 Olds, all gifts to the Geological Engineering Department Fund will be matched 1:1, up to $2,000 during DayOne.

Double your impact and help us recruit, retain, and graduate outstanding geological engineers. 


 

Celebrate Montana Tech’s 125 years of hands-on excellence by investing in Geological Engineering today. 

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Geological Engineering Match
During DayOne, thanks to a generous gift from Nick '92 and Kari '94 Olds, all gifts to Geological Engineering Department Fund will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000.
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Student Donor Match
Montana Tech student donor gifts will be matched 1:1 for each dollar given from a match pool of $5,000 thanks to a generous gift from Jack and Leah McCarthy. That means your gift of $50 actually has the impact of $100. To take advantage of this matching opportunity make sure to select STUDENT from the How are you affiliated with Montana Tech question on the giving form. Answers will be monitored for validity. Matching opportunity is available from noon September 9th, 2026 to noon September 11th, 2026 or sooner if the $5,000 match has been met.
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Faculty Staff Participation Match Challenge
$5,000 will be unlocked at the time 50 Montana Tech faculty/staff members have participated in DayOne 2026. Upon completion of the entire DayOne Giving event $100 will be applied to the project or projects to which the original gift was made for each of those donors.
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Departmental Challenge Leaderboard
Montana Tech Departments are competing head-to-head for a chance to earn extra money towards their department by bringing in the most donors to their project. The top ten finishers split the pot valued at up to $20,000.
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First Time Donor Match
First-time donor gifts will be matched 1:1 for each dollar given from a match pool of $5,000. That means your gift of $50 actually has the impact of $100. To take advantage of this matching opportunity if it is your first time giving to Montana Tech make sure to answer yes to being a first-time donor on the giving form. Answers will be monitored for validity. Matching opportunity will be available from noon September 9th, 2026 through noon September 11th, 2026 or sooner if the $5,000 match has been met.
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Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship Match
During DayOne, thanks to Jack '73 and Leah McCarthy, each gift to the Jacob Simpson Memorial Math Annual Scholarship will be matched 1:1 up to $1,000.
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Anderson Board Legacy Participation Challenge
We are aiming for 800! During DayOne thanks to a generous match to the Montana Tech Foundation Board Legacy Fund by Foundation legacy board member and alum Sundra Anderson, every time we pass a 100 donor total all the way up to 700 we will add $3,000 to the overall DayOne total and if we hit 800 it will unlock an additional $4,000 for a total of $25,000.
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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.
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