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Exposing what was once invisible

February 24, 2023 by

Television shows like Ozark, the Queen of the South, Narcos and Breaking Bad exist to entertain us. For many people in Central America and Mexico, these narratives of drug cartel culture are less than glamorous. These forms of literature reflect unnerving realities of violence and crime, forcing many to migrate to the United States to escape the dangers they face. Some never … [Read more...] about Exposing what was once invisible

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Discovery, faculty, Faculty and Staff Page, Judith Martinez, Languages cultures and religions, mind's eye, research, Reynolds College of Arts Social Sciences and Humanities

Preparing for a volcanic eruption

November 8, 2022 by

Historically, volcanoes have been nearly impossible to predict.  Dr. Gary Michelfelder, associate professor of geology at Missouri State University, wants to improve the forecasting of volcano eruptions. He has studied the Rio Grande Rift and the Andes Mountains in Chile for the last 15 years to understand how and why volcanoes erupt.   “Every volcano is its own animal, so to … [Read more...] about Preparing for a volcanic eruption

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: college of natural and applied sciences, Discovery, Gary Michelfelder, mind's eye, research

Nutrition begins with soil

October 20, 2022 by

Soils can be enriched with nutrients to grow strong, healthy grass for livestock to consume. Many of the nutrients transfer to your plate when you eat meat, or the fruits, vegetables and grains harvested. Dr. Melissa Bledsoe, associate professor in the Darr College of Agriculture at Missouri State University, has conducted many research projects focused on the chemistry and … [Read more...] about Nutrition begins with soil

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Darr College of Agriculture, Discovery, Faculty and Staff Page, mind's eye, research

Lower tax rates do not mean less problems

August 25, 2022 by

Dr. Gabriel Ondetti has researched taxation history from an unconventional lens. Instead of approaching the topic from an economic standpoint, the Missouri State University political science professor analyzes the taxation history of Latin American countries through the changes in their political landscape. “A lot of people find taxation boring because it can be highly … [Read more...] about Lower tax rates do not mean less problems

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: College of Humanities and Public Affairs, Discovery, Gabriel Ondetti, mind's eye, political science, research

What makes a choice bad or good?

July 27, 2022 by

Human behavior is responsible for some of the best and worst moments in history.   So, how can we use science to make sure humans act in ways that are beneficial to society and the planet? How can we influence and manipulate human behavior?  Using the Humans Understanding Behavior (HUB) research lab, Dr. Jordan Belisle, associate professor of psychology at Missouri State … [Read more...] about What makes a choice bad or good?

Filed Under: Faculty News Tagged With: Discovery, Jordan Belisle, McQueary College of Health and Human Services, mind's eye, psychology, research

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