Faces of Philanthropy

From science pioneers to industry leaders, from humbling humanitarians to global visionaries, Faculty of Science supporters are in a league of their own. Their donations help ensure our students and faculty stay ahead of the curve in furthering innovative approaches to understanding our past and shaping our future.

Meet a few of these inspiring faces of philanthropy and hear why they support science.

Philanthropic Profiles

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Research

A world of opportunity

With a travel award that funds global learning, Russell Schnell is helping student researchers launch their climate science careers.

Adrianna MacPherson

Siblings Kal Prabhakar, Ganesh Murdeshwar and Nandita Chakravarti.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Murdeshwar Family

As they packed up the home where they’d grown up, three siblings turn loss into legacy by opening doors for women.

Adrianna MacPherson

Hear from Rekha Kulshreshtha on how her education led to a new life, and a tough choice.

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Faces of Philanthropy: Rekha Kulshreshtha

Break from tradition: How Rekha Kulshreshtha’s education led to a new life, and a tough choice.

Niall McKenna

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Faces of Philanthropy: Lawrence Mysak

Renowned climate scientist empowers U of A undergraduates to tackle pressing environmental challenges

Anna Schmidt

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Faces of Philanthropy: Alison Jones

Geology grad gives back to ensure women have a place in oil and gas

Anna Schmidt

Students participate in a geology field school. Students like these are supported by Seisware's support, which provides them with industry software during their education.

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Students develop industry-ready skills in geoscience thanks to Alberta-based software company SeisWare

Interpretation software helping to train the next generation of geoscientists.

Donna McKinnon

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    Rekha Kulshreshtha

    Break from tradition: How Rekha Kulshreshtha’s education led to a new life, and a tough choice.

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    Paulette + Tony Lashuk

    For many stargazers, the name Douglas Hube is synonymous with astronomy.

    Read His Story

    Dr. Hafizah Yahya

    Dr. Hafizah Yahya knows firsthand the difference scholarships can make.

    Read Her Story

    John Kuspira + Ramesh Bhambhani

    John Kuspira and Ramesh Bhambhani have helped mould the minds of countless genetics students at the U of A.

    Read Their Story