At the 25th Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum, newly renamed the Frank Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum (IDF), one student and one faculty member were recognized for their hard work and dedication to science and students. Dr. Matthew McKay Dr. Matthew McKay, assistant professor of geology, was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Mentor at IDF. McKay was nominated by … [Read more...] about More than just research at the Frank Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) hosted their annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 10-14. In addition to presenting, networking and learning, several students participated in the Geography Bowl. Presentations Several Missouri State students and faculty presented (indicated by the *). An author in bold indicates s/he is from Missouri … [Read more...] about Geography Bowl, papers, presentations and networking: The makings of a great conference
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
What do the Ozarks have in common with Yellowstone National Park? Some would say they both hold great meaning. Dr. Judith Meyer, geography program coordinator in the department of geography, geology and planning, studies the meaning of a place. Meyer says knowing the sense of a place is how one makes big decisions on how the land is used. Learn more about … [Read more...] about A place for meaning
Mt. Everest: Many want to go, few make it. When one thinks of Mt. Everest, one thinks of the beauty and wonder of Earth's highest mountain. Many forget the dangers that go along with the pretty picture. Missouri State alumnus Grant Spoering, staff member Jess Nandi, and geology graduate student Sourav Krishna Nandi decided to take the risk and trekked to Nepal … [Read more...] about Exploring Everest and beyond