"I want to know how the planets of the solar system were formed, how they came to evolve as they did and the significance of all that for the existence of life in the solar system and in the rest of the universe."
— Thomas M. Donahue
While Tom may now be silent, his unquenchable desire to learn and then to learn more will remain part of his legacy for generations to come. It is in this spirit that the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences is establishing the Thomas M. Donahue Memorial Student Fund. There will be no funeral service for Tom and the family has requested that in lieu of flowers, a lasting tribute would be a contribution that will further PhD students in their quest to learn more about the universe in which we live.
Contributions towards the Thomas M. Donahue Memorial Student Fund may be sent to:
Thomas M. Donahue Memorial Student Fund
Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences
Room 2209 SRB
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143
Please make checks payable to the University of Michigan.