Sky Rashby Memorial Fund

The purpose of this fund is to allow the continued scientific outreach and activism valued and demonstrated by our friend, Sky Rashby.

Funds are available to any student or postdoc in the Caltech community who demonstrates genuine interest in the issue to be addressed, and presents a specific plan of action for the requested money. Decisions on what projects will be funded will be made in consultation with representatives of Sky’s family, the Geobiology faculty and division students and postdocs.

Proposals will be considered throughout the year depending upon the funds available. The initial date for project submission has yet to be determined.

Suggested issues of interest:

1. Alternate Energy Development
2. Scientific Education of the Public
3. Conservation
4. Scientific Ethics
5. Activism

We wish to give people the opportunity to develop new ways to support these causes. Some activities that will be supported include:

1. Relevant conference attendance and presentations
2. Community outreach and education
1. Elementary or High School visits
2. Online resources
3. One-time displays at day events or meetings
3. Support for involvement in environmental public works
4. Short-term advocacy or activism

Please send contributions by check, payable to Caltech and earmarked for the
Sky Rashby Memorial Fund to:

Aleen Boladian
California Institute of Technology
Mail Code 170-25
Pasadena, CA 91125-2500

Questions concerning the nature of the memorial fund may be sent to bkimbalh(AT)caltech.edu.