Get insight from the pros. At the 2020 spring seminar series, you can attend presentations by expert geographers, geologists and planners. Contact our department if you have questions or need more information. Spring 2020 seminar schedule The schedule is not yet complete, but here are some dates already reserved! All seminars are free and open to the public, Temple … [Read more...] about GGP spring 2020 seminar schedule
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
Dr. Pavlowsky research Water quality in the Ozarks in this geographer's words. … [Read more...] about Dr. Robert Pavlowsky Mind’s Eye
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