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
Come and be a part of the celebration! Mark your calendars... Wednesday, September 28 @ 12 p.m. - 1 p.m., meet in Temple Hall 345 for a pizza party. Someone will be there who can answer any questions about the new Geography and Sustainability bachelor's degree programs. Students in the Gamma Theta Upsilon/Geography Club (GTU) will be there. You can learn more about the … [Read more...] about MSU/GGP is celebrating Geography Awareness Week in September
Graduate Students Two M.S. Geology candidates, Joe Lane and Sarah Prost have each been awarded $4,000 by The American Federation of Mineralogical Societies in recognition of their continued education and to support their career choice of the Earth Sciences. They will be officially recognized at the 55th Annual Ozarks Gem & Mineral Show, October 22 - 23, at the Springfield … [Read more...] about GGP students receiving scholarships
Professor Dr. Doug Gouzie lead the Geology, Speleology (GLG 350) class on a field trip to the Onondaga Cave State Park during the first week of the semester. Students learned about limestone - dolomite cave formation, stalagmites, stalactites, and flow stone formations in the cave. Students also viewed a unique feature, a shield formation. The shield formation shows in … [Read more...] about Geology students get to explore in field study early
Education shows the path to the door of opportunity. For Brandie Oehring, the path began with a graduate certificate. Behind the door was more than she expected. A shift in focus Brandie began her path here at Missouri State University. She received a bachelor’s degree in geology and a minor in geographic information systems, or GIS. After taking a year … [Read more...] about The power of a graduate certificate