The geophysical instrumentation capabilities of the Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) have recently been expanded with the acquisition of a state-of-the-art ABEM Terrameter LS 2 resistivity and induced polarization (IP) surveying system. This purchase was made possible through the Carl Schwenk Faculty Fellow Endowment Fund.
This investment reflects GMES’s ongoing commitment to providing students with hands-on training and technical skills that align with current and emerging workforce needs. The new system replaces an older instrument and enables the addition of an induced polarization module to our summer field geophysics course, taught by the Carl Schwenk Faculty Fellow, Teaching Professor Dr. Jeremy Shannon.
Carl Schwenk was deeply committed to geoscience education and to ensuring that future generations of geoscientists and geoengineers had access to modern tools and meaningful field experiences. By sharing his success with his alma mater, he created a lasting impact that continues to benefit our students today. We remain deeply grateful for his vision and generosity.
Gifts like the Carl Schwenk Faculty Fellow Endowment Fund demonstrate how alumni and friends can make a tangible, lasting difference in student education. Continued philanthropic support allows GMES to invest in cutting-edge equipment, strengthen experiential learning, and prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving geoscience profession.
Written by Aleksey Smirnov, Chair of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences.