The American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) was founded in 1963 to certify the credentials of practicing geologists and to advocate on behalf of the profession.

 

AIPG represents the professional interests of all practicing geoscientists in every discipline. Its advocacy efforts are focused on the promotion of the role of geology and geologists in society.

Scholarship Opportunity

 

2026 Andrew Mozola Memorial Scholarship

 

The Michigan Section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) is awarding a $4,000 undergraduate scholarship to support the next generation of geoscientists in Michigan.

 

Download Scholarship Flyer (PDF)  |  View Application Requirements

 

Deadline: June 1, 2026 (5:00 PM Eastern Time)  |  Notification: June 30, 2026

Scholarship Details

 

Award: $4,000

 

Eligibility

  • Enrolled at an accredited Michigan college or university
  • Sophomore standing or higher
  • AIPG student member at time of application

 

GPA Requirements: 3.0 overall  |  3.5 in geoscience

How to Apply

 

Submission

Scholarship Chair: Dave Adler, CPG
umw_hw@msn.com
(248) 810-9970

 

Application checklist (quick summary)

Submit a cover letter telling your story, an unofficial transcript, one faculty recommendation letter (geology/geoscience), and your AIPG student member number.

View our Calendar and Register for Upcoming Events

Information on the Michigan Section activities is posted on the calendar as soon as the dates have been established. Other AIPG activities (particularly meetings) are also included.

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209 E Washington Ave Jackson, MI 49201

   

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04/23/2026
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5 – 9 pm

   

Cost $40.00

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8768 N Territorial Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170

   

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09/03/2026
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9:00 am

   

Our Resources

Mosquito River area of Pictured Rocks, photograph courtesy of Eric Wallis.

Welcome to the Michigan Section AIPG website! If you find any broken links or other problems, please report them to a member of the Section Executive Committee.

 

The photographs available on the website are courtesy of the Section members, and will periodically be changed. If you have a photograph of Michigan geology you would be willing to share with others by posting on the website, please forward it to Adam Heft at adam.heft@wsp.com with a caption of what the photograph depicts.

Our Supporters

The company logos at the bottom of the pages are supporters of the Michigan Section. Clicking on the logos will take you to the company’s website. Please consider using these companies to assist you in your business.

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Jasper Knob, Ishpeming, Michigan. Photo credit: Rex Crouch