From political science to Earth science Dalton Breeding wasn’t always interested in geology. In fact, when he came to Missouri State, he was a political science major with a history minor. "I was taking environmental geology and the instructor invited me to go on one of the field trips with another course," he said. "I really enjoyed the field trip, so I started talking to … [Read more...] about Mixing academics with the outdoors
In one of the most remote areas of the most remote continent lies the Patuxent mountain range within the Pensacola Mountains. If mountains could hide, they would be hidden from most of the world. Scientists know little about how and when these mountains in Antarctica formed. Dr. Kevin Evans, professor of geology at Missouri State University, is going to change that. “We have a … [Read more...] about What can the shoreline and mountains show about climate change?
In the mountains of Idaho, Dr. Matthew McKay and Sourav Nandi from Missouri State University braved the cold in search of mountainous answers. Continent construction Two hundred million years ago, the edge of North America was in present-day Idaho. A series of islands collided with the continent, created mountains and added to North America. “The entire states of Oregon and … [Read more...] about Finding the root of a mountain
How will you be remembered? At Missouri State University, the Wall of Fame honors former faculty and staff who have made a significant impact on the campus community and brought about meaningful change. Approved during the Board of Governors meeting today (May 18), the 2017 Wall of Fame Class includes: the late Dr. John Stephens Bowdidge, Dr. John Catau, Marilyn Chana, … [Read more...] about Six former faculty, staff selected for 2017 Wall of Fame induction