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Damon Bassett elected as vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science

May 21, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Instructor Damon Bassett poses in front of a rock wall.

Damon Bassett, senior instructor in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, was recently elected vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science.  The academy fosters interest in the sciences throughout Missouri.  Learn more about the Missouri Academy of Science About the role  In the position, Bassett will interact with … [Read more...] about Damon Bassett elected as vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science

Filed Under: CNAS faculty, Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Damon Bassett

Geology conference brings together students, faculty, alumni

December 20, 2018 by Tori York

Indianapolis, Indiana, was full of aspiring and current geologists at the Geological Society of America (GSA) conference Nov. 4-7. Almost 6,000 students, faculty and researchers attended. Of that 6,000, there were several familiar faces. More than 25 people from Missouri State University presented at GSA. More than 15 students presented their work. An additional 15 alumni … [Read more...] about Geology conference brings together students, faculty, alumni

Filed Under: Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Bob Pavlowsky, Charles Rovey, conference, Damon Bassett, Doug Gouzie, Gary Michelfelder, Geography Geology and Planning, Jill Black, Kevin Mickus, Matthew McKay, Melida Gutierrez, Toby Dogwiler

Two geology students win awards

November 28, 2018 by Tori York

The Association of Missouri Geologists (AMG) recognized two Missouri State University students. Emma Gibson and Conor O’Dowd received awards Oct. 12 at the annual meeting of AMG. Gibson Gibson received the O.R. Grawe Award. It recognizes the top undergraduate geology student in Missouri. “Emma has an outstanding academic record, is active in student organizations within … [Read more...] about Two geology students win awards

Filed Under: Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Awards, Damon Bassett, Geography Geology and Planning

Don’t hide under a rock

April 19, 2018 by Tori York

GGP students, faculy and alum pose for a photo

Looking at one rock isn't going to help a budding geologist learn. That's why geology, geography and planning (GGP) make it a point to study as many geologic settings as possible—even if that means trips to other states. "GGP has a long history — over 40 years — in the department of packing up students and faculty and going somewhere to see different rocks than one can see … [Read more...] about Don’t hide under a rock

Filed Under: Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: Charles Rovey, Damon Bassett, Doug Gouzie, Geography Geology and Planning, Kevin Mickus, Stan Fagerlin, study away

Geological Society of America meeting turns into opportunities

December 23, 2017 by Tori York

Students at the meeting

It was a big outing for the geology, geography and planning (GGP) department. No, it wasn't a forest or a mountain; it was the Geological Society of America (GSA) annual meeting. GGP had 27 students and faculty head to Seattle, Washington, to present 32 different talks and papers. Faculty that presented or co-wrote papers were: Damon Bassett, GGP Toby Dogwiler, … [Read more...] about Geological Society of America meeting turns into opportunities

Filed Under: Geography Geology and Planning Tagged With: conference, Damon Bassett, Doug Gouzie, Gary Michelfelder, Geography Geology and Planning, James Miller, Kevin Evans, Kevin Mickus, Matthew McKay, Melida Gutierrez, Ridwan Sakidja, Toby Dogwiler

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