Get insight from the pros. At the 2020 spring seminar series, you can attend presentations by expert geographers, geologists and planners. Contact our department if you have questions or need more information. Spring 2020 seminar schedule The schedule is not yet complete, but here are some dates already reserved! All seminars are free and open to the public, Temple … [Read more...] about GGP spring 2020 seminar schedule
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
If you lived on top of a sinkhole, would you want to know? “When a house falls into a sinkhole, neighbors clamor for information. They ask if their house is next,” said Dr. Doug Gouzie, geology professor at Missouri State University. “It’s unimaginable and devastating, but I think they might not really want the answer to that question.” Gouzie studies land formations, like … [Read more...] about Sinking suspicions: Predicting future disasters
Dr. Kevin Mickus spent his summer at Yellowstone National Park. No, he wasn’t on vacation. He was studying geysers and how they work. Getting into hot water Mickus, distinguished professor of geology, started each day with the geysers. “I took my readings from 4-9 a.m. It is really nice to be there so early in the morning when nobody else is there,” Mickus said. “Plus, … [Read more...] about Erupting new geyser data