TEMPE, Ariz. (Nov. 22, 2024) – The Terracon Foundation announced two grants to Arizona State University and one grant to the University of Arizona totaling $18,500.
At ASU, a $5,000 grant will help fund a new program for undergraduate students in the university’s School of Human Evolution and Social Change (SHESC) in its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. A $7,500 grant will fund Terracon scholarships.
The Terracon Foundation also announced a $6,000 grant supporting the Terracon Foundation Funds for UA’s Geotechnical and Civil Engineering Student Stipends program.
Terracon Foundation’s $5,000 ASU grant to SHESC is intended to help advance training and create a career path for individuals who perform federal-level cultural and biological assessments—integral elements of successful private sector projects. The $7,500 grant will be used to award Terracon scholarships to students with financial need pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees in civil engineering.
The Terracon Foundation’s $6,000 UA grant will be used to award scholarships to students in the Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering, Master of Science in Civil Engineering, and Master of Engineering academic programs.
ASU is a public research university and is one of the largest public universities by enrollment in the United States. It offers over 800 undergraduate and graduate degrees, minors, and certificates across various academic disciplines. UA is a public land grant university offering approximately 150 majors and is ranked No. 7 in physical sciences research by the National Science Foundation.
The Terracon Foundation encourages employees to submit grant requests each year for organizations focused on education as well as the built and natural environment. To date, the Terracon Foundation has granted more than $4 million to community organizations, universities, dependents of employees, and disaster relief efforts.
Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 7,000 employees providing environmental, facilities, geotechnical, and materials services from more than 180 locations with services in all 50 states. Terracon consistently ranks as a top 20 design firm by Engineering News-Record. Start to explore with us by visiting terracon.com.
PHOTO CAPTION: Attending the University of Arizona Terracon Foundation check presentation are Terracon Tucson office Senior Principal Derek Koller (left), Dr. Dominic Bocelli (second from left), Gillian Noonan (fifth from the left), and several UA College of Engineering students.