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Uncovering hidden passages and local history

November 22, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Zac Wormington poses in front of a tree. He holds a pickaxe.

There’s always new knowledge to unearth in caves.   Zac Wormington, a graduate student in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, is among those covering ground in cave research in southwest Missouri.  His work on the subject received the Outstanding Student Presentation Award in the Geophysics and Geodynamics Division at the 2021 … [Read more...] about Uncovering hidden passages and local history

Filed Under: GGP, Research Tagged With: Doug Gouzie, Kevin Mickus, Zac Wormington

Looking into tiny houses as small spaces with growing potential 

October 4, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Exterior view of tiny house at Eden Village.

Homelessness is a growing concern in the United States.    One proposed solution to managing this growth: building tiny houses.   Dr. Krista Evans, director of geography and planning at Missouri State University, focuses studies of tiny house villages’ potential to Missouri, offering a look into the role they can play in addressing homelessness in the state.   She … [Read more...] about Looking into tiny houses as small spaces with growing potential 

Filed Under: GGP, Research Tagged With: Krista Evans

Damon Bassett elected as vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science

May 20, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Instructor Damon Bassett poses in front of a rock wall.

Damon Bassett, senior instructor in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, was recently elected vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science.  The academy fosters interest in the sciences throughout Missouri.  Learn more about the Missouri Academy of Science  About the role  In the position, Bassett will interact with … [Read more...] about Damon Bassett elected as vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments Tagged With: Damon Bassett, Missouri Academy of Science

Dr. Krista Evans becomes program coordinator of geography and planning programs

May 17, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. Krista Evans.

Dr. Krista Evans, assistant professor of geography and planning at Missouri State University, was recently appointed as program coordinator of the geography and planning programs.  The new role will involve advising students and faculty on curricular issues, promoting and marketing the programs and providing a vision for the future of the majors in the department.  About … [Read more...] about Dr. Krista Evans becomes program coordinator of geography and planning programs

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments, GGP Tagged With: Krista Evans

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

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