the Dr. Paul C. Franks Endowed Scholarship (F)

The Dr. Paul C Franks Endowed Scholarship was established in 2010 by Tom Sperr, BS Geology 1976, in memory of Dr. Franks.

Dr. Paul C. Franks was an Associate Professor of Geology at The University of Akron. Dr. Franks received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cornell University and Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from The University of Kansas. He served as a Geologist with the U. S. Geological Survey and with the State Geological Survey of Kansas. He also served as Chairman of the Department of Geology at New York University.

Dr. Frank’s mineralogy classes were amongst the most challenging for geology majors during his tenure. He had an ability to take complex subject matter and make it interesting and pertinent. He challenged his students to work at a higher level than they may have before. His sense of humor and personal attention were appreciated by all.

The Dr. Paul C. Franks Endowed Scholarship was established by Mr. Sperr to support geology majors interested in the resource side of geology (minerals, oil, gas, etc.) and enrolled in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences at The University of Akron. Preference will be given to students from Northeast Ohio who are attending field camp. Awards will be made by the Department of Geology in coordination with the Office of Financial Aid.