Semratedu Undergraduate Research Fund

FOR GEOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: This scholarship was established in 1992 by alumna Amy Semratedu in memory of her husband. Amy was raised in Dalton, Georgia and graduated from Georgia Southern with a degree in Geology and Anthropology. Semratedu works for BASF Functional Polymers Carpet Business where she performs research and formulates latex adhesives for carpet backing, improves the sustainability and recyclability for carpet backing systems, and researches renewable energy trends. Her main focus is green energy and sustainability as she has arranged field trips for Georgia Southern’s Geology students and projects for the GeoClub students. Semratedu serves on the Allen E. Paulson College of Science and Technology Advisory Board where she focuses on improving campus sustainability. In 2003, Semratedu received the GEM individual Award for her leadership in organizing the Talking Rock Trail at Eton Elementary School. Recipients of the Semratedu Undergraduate Research Fund must be pursuing a major within the Department of Geology and Geography and should be actively engaged in research programs sponsored by the department. The grants shall be awarded annually.