In the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES) at Missouri State University, research extends beyond the classroom to help communities better understand and respond to environmental changes. Graduate students Kaiser Mostafiz and Katherine Brand are using data, modeling and field-based insights to tackle challenges related to flooding, river dynamics and … [Read more...] about Advancing environmental insight
Learning does not always happen in a lecture hall. For some students, it occurs miles from the nearest town, with a backpack, a map and outdoors in nature. That is the kind of educational experience Dr. Matthew McKay, Missouri State University associate professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, has helped create for his students for nearly a decade. … [Read more...] about From field camps to far horizons
It’s not every day you get to hold a 3-billion-year-old rock. But for around 100 fourth graders at Ozark East Elementary School, that rare opportunity made geology come alive and fun. When Damon Bassett, Missouri State University senior instructor of geology, saw his son learning about landforms and erosion at school, he knew he could help bring the lesson to life. After … [Read more...] about Teaching kids about Earth’s layers
What can be done to improve the waterfront of Rockaway Beach, Missouri? This question served as a guide for a group of Missouri State University students that created a waterfront redevelopment plan for the small town in Taney County. The plan included a comprehensive approach to addressing long-standing community issues, particularly surrounding the town’s waterfront … [Read more...] about Creating a plan that addresses community needs
Looking to downsize? Some states are more ideal for a tiny house than others. Tiny houses have ballooned in popularity over the years, but they aren’t for everyone. To help prospective and new tiny house dwellers, LawnStarter turned to a panel of experts for tips on navigating the tiny house landscape. At Missouri State University, Dr. Krista Evans is director of planning … [Read more...] about Considering buying a tiny home? An MSU expert weighs the pros, cons