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
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