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
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
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
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