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Responsible travel explained

January 15, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

A woman pulls her suitcase down the street. Photo courtesy of Pexels.

In this time of COVID-19, many are daydreaming about their next travels. One 2011 MSU graduate, Samantha (Hogenson) Bray, shared her views on responsible travel in a recent interview with Barrons. “When I’m planning a trip, I always think about it in terms of what decisions I can make that are kindest to the planet and its people, and how can I make sure the experience I … [Read more...] about Responsible travel explained

Filed Under: GGP Tagged With: geotourism, Samantha (Hogenson) Bray

Revitalizing rural communities

December 8, 2020 by University Communications

Small Missouri communities, like much of rural America, experience a lot of out-migration. This means people often leave their regions to settle in others.   Such migration can limit the economic and social opportunities the regions have to offer.  The community of Seymour, Missouri, is among those facing this struggle.   Dr. Krista Evans, assistant professor … [Read more...] about Revitalizing rural communities

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Her calm, friendly personality is a great fit

December 8, 2020 by Tracy Carroll

Photo of Tessa sitting on a mountainside, looking away from the camera. She is viewing nearby mountain vistas. There is an insert photo of a portrait of Tessa as well.

Tessa's calm and collected, natural demeanor is a great fit for undergraduate lab instruction. She says, "It makes it much easier for students to speak up and ask for help both in class and out." Her goal is to show professionalism, yet be someone her students are not afraid to approach with questions. Tessa started as a lab instructor for GLG 110, Principles of Geology. A … [Read more...] about Her calm, friendly personality is a great fit

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Congratulations to MSU Alumna Abby Attoun

November 17, 2020 by Tracy Carroll

Photo of Abby Attoun

Abby received her BS in Community and Regional Planning degree from Missouri State in 2005. She furthered her education by completing an MS in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Iowa. She is currently the Director of Planning and Community Development of Middleton, WI. In late October, The Jean B. Tyler Leader of the Future Award was presented to Ms. Attoun … [Read more...] about Congratulations to MSU Alumna Abby Attoun

Filed Under: Accomplishments, GGP, News

GGP Seminar: “Fine-Scale LiDAR and UAV based mapping for landscape stratification and 3D structure analysis”

November 13, 2020 by Tracy Carroll

Ad for Dr. Meng's presentation including her photo and four LiDAR images.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Meng for her presentation today in Temple 002.  She will discuss several case studies that demonstrate applications for ground filtering, urban feature detection, topographic mapping correction in dense coastal wetlands, sediment change monitoring, wetland inundation analysis, forest 3D structure analysis, and plant health studies. GGP … [Read more...] about GGP Seminar: “Fine-Scale LiDAR and UAV based mapping for landscape stratification and 3D structure analysis”

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