Most students will enter their geology class and find different types of rocks on their desks. But for students of Missouri State University’s Dr. Matthew McKay, they’ll also find an Oculus virtual reality headset. “Real geology is out in the wild and hands-on,” McKay said. “If we can’t easily take students into the field, we will bring the field to the … [Read more...] about Two realities, one classroom
Like us, rocks are always on the move. But at a much slower pace. Rocks at the base of Earth’s crust rise to the surface over time. The length of time the unburial process takes remains unknown in most mountain regions. Dr. Matt McKay, assistant professor of geology, studies how that length of time shapes the construction of the western United States. “Knowing … [Read more...] about Unearthing history, one rock at a time
The Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America was held Sept. 22-25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Several students presented their research. Graduate students Jordan Cruzan Tyler Engelbart Jeannie Fehr Charlie Hoffman Sage Muttel Derek Spurgeon Jordan Vega Undergraduate students Lauren Bohannon Sarah Hudson Mary Humphries … [Read more...] about Alumni, students, faculty gather at geology conference
A hammer, a blue ribbon and $3,800—That's how Sage Muttel proves her research is going well. Awards and grants In September, Muttel attended the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) Student Expo in Houston, Texas, and was awarded first place for her presentation. She also earned $500 for her research. “Sage competed against 300 other students from 30 … [Read more...] about Sage Muttel: Award winning researcher, student
Missouri State University’s geology program hosted a field camp this summer. More than 15 students from MSU, St. Norbert’s College and Grand Valley State University attended. Drs. Matt McKay, assistant professor of geology at MSU, and William Jackson, assistant professor at the University of South Alabama, led the field camp. Graduate assistants Katy Reminga and Sam … [Read more...] about Trekking through the summer, one state at a time