The 1986 Board of Directors established the ILSG Student Travel Awards to support student participation at the annual meeting of the Institute. The name “Eisenbrey” replaced ILSG in the name of the award in 1998 to honor Edward H. Eisenbrey (1926-1985) and utilize substantial contributions made to the 1996 Institute meeting in his name. “Ned” Eisenbrey is credited with discovery of significant volcanogenic massive sulfide deposits in Wisconsin, but his scope was much broader - he has been described as having unique talents as an ore finder, geologist, and teacher. In 2024 the award was broadened back to its original intent “to support participation at the annual meeting of the Institute.” These awards are intended to help defray some of the expense of participating in the Institute annual meeting. The allowable expenses covered by the award are registration fees, meals, lodging, and transportation to the meeting. The number and size of awards are determined by the principal Chair. Normally, the source of funds for these awards is from donations but funds can come directly from the ILSG treasury as determined by the Treasurer and Secretary.
Only undergraduate or graduate students are eligible for Eisenbrey student participation awards. To be eligible, students must have graduated no more than one semester before the ILSG meeting. Student status must be certified by faculty or department head/chair of their majoring department. Students must apply for the award using the Eisenbrey application form posted on the ILSG website.
Applicants will be notified prior to the annual meeting. The awardees are announced at the end of the annual meeting. Normally, recipients must be present to receive their award otherwise they forfeit the award. The names of award recipients shall be included as part of the chair’s report that appears in the next volume of the Institute.
The Chair will use, but not limited to, the following general criteria for the selection of awardees and the amount of each award:
Highest priority will be given to students who are first and presenting author of either an oral or poster paper. Student co-authors will be given a lesser priority but higher than students who only attend the meeting.
Travel distance between the meeting location and the student’s academic institution will be an important criteria.
In consultation with the Treasurer and Secretary, the Chair will decide if there are sufficient funds to give awards. If there are sufficient funds the principal Chair will review and revise the Eisenbrey application form. The Chair’s revisions will reflect additional selection criteria.
Successful applicants will receive their awards during the Annual Meeting.
For the 2025 meeting interested students should apply using the application form available here. Applications must be completed and returned to the Meeting Chair by midnight Friday, April 18th, 2025.
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