Bailey Wolf wasn’t sure what she wanted to study at Missouri State, but she had a few ideas. She wanted to do research. She wanted a major related to science and/or the environment. With an associate’s degree in general agriculture, she wanted to apply what she already knew. She talked with professors in the department of geography, geology and … [Read more...] about From the farm to the lab
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
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