Michael J. Fitzgerald Student Mapping Course

In addition to the student programs funded through the SEG Foundation (Graduate Student Fellowships, Student Research Grants, and Student Field Trips), SEG is offering the Michael J. Fitzgerald Student Mapping Course. Michael "Mike" J. Fitzgerald, a University of Minnesota graduate, long supported field-based geologic studies by students; through a generous donation from his trust, SEG is funding week-long mapping courses for upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates.

Upcoming Trips

Copper Flat Porphyry-Breccia System (MJF-11)

New Mexico, United States  |  May 15-23, 2026

Application Opens: January 26, 2026
Application Deadline: February 27, 2026, at 3:00pm MST
Selected Participant Notification: March 13, 2026

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Copper Flat Porphyry-Breccia System (MJF-12)

New Mexico, United States  |  October 24-31, 2026

Application Opens: June 8, 2026
Application Deadline: July 2, 2026, at 3:00pm MST
Selected Participant Notification: July 24, 2026

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Cordillera de la Costa, Northern Chile (MJFP-03)

Antofagasta, Chile  |  July 25 - August 1, 2026

Application Opens: March 16, 2026
Application Deadline: April 6, 2026, at 3:00pm MST
Selected Participant Notification: April 24, 2026

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General Information

  • SEG will pay the bulk of the transportation and lodging costs during the course. Travel expenses will be assessed for each participant, and a portion of the airfare will be covered. Participants will be required to pay a registration fee and certain travel-related costs, such as meals, and must provide required safety equipment.
  • Those who have completed at least one field mapping course are eligible to apply. Course spaces are limited and acceptance is highly competitive.
  • Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for their successful completion of the course.
  • These mapping courses are led by SEG members who are senior in their career and have recognized expertise in the geology of the areas covered. SEG Student and Recent Graduate Members will be notified of mapping course opportunities and application deadlines via email announcements.

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