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
Several students attended the American Association of Geographers Conference April 3-7 in Washington, D.C. The conference was full of fun, winning awards and visiting alumni. Awards Miranda Jordan, a graduate student, was recognized at the AAG conference. She won the Graduate Student Paper Award hosted by the Geomorphology Specialty Group of AAG. With the recognition … [Read more...] about Connecting through geography
The Partnership for River Restoration and Science in the Upper Midwest (PRRSUM) hosted a symposium Feb. 24-27 in LaCrosse, Wisconsin. Several Missouri State faculty and students presented the Upper Midwest Stream Restoration Symposium (UMSRS). Toby Dogwiler, department head of GGP, presented “Using drone based imagery in stream restoration: Opportunities, challenges and … [Read more...] about Save the streams one student at a time
