Dr. Christy Hyman, assistant professor of geography at Mississippi State University, will be giving a lecture for Black History Month. The presentation will take place on Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. in Glass Hall, room 108. Hyman’s lecture, titled “Contested Space and the Pursuit of Freedom in the Great Dismal Swamp”, will explore the history of geospatial approaches in … [Read more...] about GGP co-sponsors Black History Month talk
October started out strong for the GGP department! Nearly two dozen undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty of GGP traveled to the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America in Denver, Colorado, Oct. 9-12. The GGP department hosted an alumni reception during the conference where current students and faculty were able to catch up and network with … [Read more...] about MSU students bring findings to geoscience conference in Denver
Since 1965, the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies has awarded over $1.7 million in grant scholarships to support students entering professions in earth science. This year, two GGP graduate students pursuing the MS in geography and geology received scholarships in recognition of their contributions to the field. “The scholarship is graciously designed to … [Read more...] about Two GGP graduate students receive national recognition
At the North Pole, you may not find Santa. But you’ll find Sarah R. Johnson, ‘05 alumna of Missouri State University. “I have a strong passion for adventures,” she said. “Being able to combine the exploration of places and understanding of how the world works in a place that is so far, so distant and so beyond what I ever expected myself to do, has been unbelievably … [Read more...] about Oh, buoy!
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