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The power of a graduate certificate

August 4, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

Education shows the path to the door of opportunity.  For Brandie Oehring, the path began with a graduate certificate.  Behind the door was more than she expected.  A shift in focus  Brandie began her path here at Missouri State University.   She received a bachelor’s degree in geology and a minor in geographic information systems, or GIS.   After taking a year … [Read more...] about The power of a graduate certificate

Filed Under: CNAS, CNAS students, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: College of Natural and Applied Sciences, GGP, Students

New major to align with student passions and industry demand 

July 19, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

The department of geography, geology and planning has a new addition to the family.   Students can now study geography and sustainability as a comprehensive major.  The addition is in response to demand from both employers and students.  “We face significant challenges in balancing environmental conservation, economics and resource development,” said geography, geology … [Read more...] about New major to align with student passions and industry demand 

Filed Under: CNAS, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Geography Geology and Planning, GGP

Study investigates instances of ‘use of force’ by police

April 28, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

Police work can enhance quality of life in neighborhoods, according to Missouri State University’s Dr. Ron Malega, but policing has come under fire in recent years while many people question the “use of force.”   Malega, a former officer turned associate professor of geography at Missouri State, also worked at the Bureau of Justice Statistics. About 10 years ago, he conducted a … [Read more...] about Study investigates instances of ‘use of force’ by police

Filed Under: CNAS, Geography Geology and Planning, Research

Exploring Jamaica’s tectonic history

March 4, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

When walking along the southwestern coast of Jamaica, you might think of the shoreline platforms as something to stand on.  But Dr. Kevin Evans and the Jamaican coastal studies team at Missouri State have discovered there’s more than meets the eye. They have uncovered 1,000 years' worth of both tectonic and cultural history in those rock formations — all by examining ancient … [Read more...] about Exploring Jamaica’s tectonic history

Filed Under: CNAS, Geography Geology and Planning, Research Tagged With: Geography Geology and Planning, Kevin Evans

Uncovering hidden passages and local history

November 16, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Zac Wormington poses in front of a tree. He holds a pickaxe.

There’s always new knowledge to unearth in caves.   Zac Wormington, a graduate student in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, is among those covering ground in cave research in southwest Missouri.  His work on the subject received the Outstanding Student Presentation Award in the Geophysics and Geodynamics Division at the 2021 … [Read more...] about Uncovering hidden passages and local history

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, CNAS students, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Doug Gouzie, Kevin Mickus, Zac Wormington

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