Jerry Prewitt, deputy director of the Missouri Geological Survey, visited campus Oct. 5. Prewitt, a 1992 geography alumnus, spoke about the Geological Survey’s efforts to make geological data a publicly accessible map. “This GIS system allows anyone to view, analyze or export many of the important data sets the Geological Survey has compiled over the years,” said Dr. … [Read more...] about GGP students test new boundaries
From July 23-27, the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS) teamed up with the Discovery Center to bring a week of science to nine students. Students ages 11-14 spent a week touring CNAS and learning from faculty and graduate assistants. About their week On Monday, they explored cooperative engineering with Drs. Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, assistant professor, and Matt … [Read more...] about Discovery Center students learn at Missouri State
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 State. … [Read more...] about Geography Bowl, papers, presentations and networking: The makings of a great conference
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
The West Plains community will remember April 29-30, 2017 for a lifetime. Getting over nine inches of rain in six hours resulted in the biggest flood the town had seen. Not only did it affect the town, it also affected Mark Twain National Forest and surrounding areas. When a 500-year event like this happens, it affects the soil, animals, vegetation — everything. Several … [Read more...] about Making the best out of a bad situation