Geology changes region to region. No two places will have the same construction. Brooke Benz, a geology student, knows this firsthand. She spent May 20-June 26 in a field camp class through Illinois State University under Dr. David Malone, university professor of geology. Field camp allows geology students to get hands on experiences. About field camp Benz … [Read more...] about Setting up camp for success
Typically, we have one to five students attend a conference to present findings, network and learn. The Missouri Association of Planning Students (MAPS) attended the Annual Planning Conference April 21-24 in New Orleans, Louisiana. More than 10 students attended: Kelsey Carson Bailey DeJonge Ryan Helle Brad Kelley Simon Nogin Adam Olinger … [Read more...] about Students reminded importance of planning
Living in the Ozarks means a lot of things: A culture of hard work. The connection between Springfield and more rural towns. Tourists who come to see our beautiful scenery and explore our more concrete jungle. Billings, Missouri, is a small town about 20 minutes southwest of Springfield. You may have heard about their new mural. I had the honor to student teach in … [Read more...] about Where do we go from here: Billings, Missouri
At the 25th Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum, newly renamed the Frank Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum (IDF), one student and one faculty member were recognized for their hard work and dedication to science and students. Dr. Matthew McKay Dr. Matthew McKay, assistant professor of geology, was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Mentor at IDF. McKay was nominated by … [Read more...] about More than just research at the Frank Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum
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