Over 1,000 miles away from Springfield, Missouri, Sarah Sommer is researching rocks that are 493 million years old. Located on the border of Utah and Nevada, the Great Basin serves as a perfect desert location for geologists to study bedrock, miles away from civilization. Sommer, who’s studying geology at Missouri State University, recently received $500 from the Edward … [Read more...] about Rocking in the desert
In South Asia, food demand is rising due to population growth and changes in dietary habits. Combined with the impacts of climate change, this poses significant challenges to food security. Dr. Asif Ishtiaque Despite being a major producer of rice and wheat, the region struggles with stagnant crop yields, caused mainly by climate variability. The International Food Policy … [Read more...] about What’s the potential of climate-smart agriculture to address food issues?
The duo of Justin Fausto and Ben Cuebas from Missouri State University not only attended the recent IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) 2024 Region 5 Annual Meeting and Student Competitions. They also won first place in the circuit design competition, taking home $500. The event took place in Springdale, Arkansas, from April 5-7. MSU students also … [Read more...] about A big win for future engineers
Through their research, three Missouri State University students are trying to better understand soil and plants, and their connection to the environment. Ophelia Pettington, Daphne Miles and Anna Faust can expand their research work thanks to funding from the Webster Groves Nature Study Society. The organization offers annual scholarships to students in … [Read more...] about Empowering eco-explorers
Southwest Missouri State University’s Board of Governors approved the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute (OEWRI) on Jan. 16, 2004. Dr. Robert Pavlowsky, distinguished professor at Missouri State University, serves as the director of the institute. OEWRI was created to advance our scientific understanding of water resource quantity, quality and … [Read more...] about OEWRI celebrates its 20th anniversary