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Trying out your future career is always a good idea. Many students get a taste of what they could be doing through internships, shadowing or practicums. PLN 572, or the planning practicum, is one way planning students get to experience their career. During the semester, one lucky town gets planning assistance from the students in the class. The spring 2018 class worked … [Read more...] about Billings inspires planning award
The Association of Missouri Geologists (AMG) recognized two Missouri State University students. Emma Gibson and Conor O’Dowd received awards Oct. 12 at the annual meeting of AMG. Gibson Gibson received the O.R. Grawe Award. It recognizes the top undergraduate geology student in Missouri. “Emma has an outstanding academic record, is active in student organizations within … [Read more...] about Two geology students win awards
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
Mt. Everest: Many want to go, few make it. When one thinks of Mt. Everest, one thinks of the beauty and wonder of Earth's highest mountain. Many forget the dangers that go along with the pretty picture. Missouri State alumnus Grant Spoering, staff member Jess Nandi, and geology graduate student Sourav Krishna Nandi decided to take the risk and trekked to Nepal … [Read more...] about Exploring Everest and beyond