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GGP co-sponsors Black History Month talk

February 17, 2023 by Olivia C. Prost

Dr. Christy Hyman, assistant professor of geography at Mississippi State University, will be giving a lecture for Black History Month.  The presentation will take place on Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. in Glass Hall, room 108.  Hyman’s lecture, titled “Contested Space and the Pursuit of Freedom in the Great Dismal Swamp”, will explore the history of geospatial approaches in … [Read more...] about GGP co-sponsors Black History Month talk

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Congratulations, Dr. Michelfelder!

October 31, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

The research of Dr. Gary Michelfelder has been selected for the 2022 issue of Mind’s Eye.   Spending the last 15 years studying the Rio Grande Rift and the Andes Mountains in Chile, his research aims to answer how and why volcanoes erupt in hopes to improve forecasting.  Here’s an excerpt from the story:  “I was lucky enough to get to go to a conference in Japan that … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. Michelfelder!

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Two GGP graduate students receive national recognition

October 26, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

Since 1965, the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies has awarded over $1.7 million in grant scholarships to support students entering professions in earth science.  This year, two GGP graduate students pursuing the MS in geography and geology received scholarships in recognition of their contributions to the field.  “The scholarship is graciously designed to … [Read more...] about Two GGP graduate students receive national recognition

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GGP professor leading upcoming field trips

October 3, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

Missouri is known for its beautiful landscapes and scenery. Among these are historic but fascinating rock formations.  But they are often very complex.  Dr. Kevin Evans, professor of geography, geology and planning, will be leading educational field trips to formations like these Oct. 14 - 15 in Anderson, Missouri.   And the best part is students can come along, … [Read more...] about GGP professor leading upcoming field trips

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Missouri sees growth in Amish communities

September 29, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

The Amish community in Missouri has been growing. What does this mean for rural Missouri and community planning? Dr. Krista Evans, director of planning at Missouri State University, has explored these questions in her recent research. Local student project sparks interest Evans’s interest in the relationship between the Amish and community planning was sparked while … [Read more...] about Missouri sees growth in Amish communities

Filed Under: GGP, Research Tagged With: GGP, Krista Evans

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