Get insight from the pros. At the 2019 fall seminar series, you can attend presentations by expert geographers, geologists and planners. All seminars start at 2:30 p.m. in Temple Hall 345 unless noted. Contact our department if you have questions or need more information. Fall 2019 seminar schedule All seminars are free and open to the public. September 13 Dr. … [Read more...] about GGP fall 2019 seminar schedule
It's problem solving on a large scale. It affects people, buildings and towns. It's Brandon Jenson's job. He works as a planner for the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG). From housing, to land use, to business needs, Jenson plays a key role in community development. “Comprehensive planning, which is more of the work that I do and our office does, is … [Read more...] about Helping a city grow
Dr. Pavlowsky research Water quality in the Ozarks in this geographer's words. … [Read more...] about Dr. Robert Pavlowsky Mind’s Eye
It’s never too early to love science. Melanie Carden-Jessen, a geography instructor, hosted a booth at the Ozark Mountain Gem and Mineral Society event June 1. It was held at the Missouri Institute of Natural Science in Springfield, Missouri. About the booth People from all ages attended the event to learn more about science. Carden-Jessen made sure the booth was … [Read more...] about Rocks and gems and minerals, oh my
Hatley's an education outreach specialist. She teaches others about water quality and how to keep ecosystems healthy. “The most rewarding thing is seeing firsthand the connections people are making about the environment,” she said. “It may be the first time a person has taken a hike and learned about how wetlands function, or the first time a child has ever played in a … [Read more...] about Her kind of workplace