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Revitalizing rural communities

December 8, 2020 by University Communications

Small Missouri communities, like much of rural America, experience a lot of out-migration. This means people often leave their regions to settle in others.   Such migration can limit the economic and social opportunities the regions have to offer.  The community of Seymour, Missouri, is among those facing this struggle.   Dr. Krista Evans, assistant professor … [Read more...] about Revitalizing rural communities

Filed Under: News, Research

Answering some of volcanoes’ burning questions

October 19, 2020 by University Communications

Volcanoes are mysterious. Many questions remain about how and why they erupt.  Dr. Gary Michelfelder, associate professor of geology, leads research at five active volcanoes in the Central Andes of Chile and Bolivia that just might provide some answers.  These volcanoes have one important thing in common: a large reservoir of magma, the molten rock material of Earth’s … [Read more...] about Answering some of volcanoes’ burning questions

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Dr. Gary Michelfelder receives NSF grant

July 8, 2020 by Tracy Carroll

photo of rock formation in Chile

This is an exciting opportunity for students to research and study petrology and geochemistry with Dr. Michelfelder. The NSF grant is a new project, research and development, standard grant that will go through June 30, 2023. The project title is, "RUI: Tracking magma accumulation and evolution in the Andean Central Volcanic Zone"   … [Read more...] about Dr. Gary Michelfelder receives NSF grant

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GGP acquires an important research tool

June 17, 2020 by Tracy Carroll

The Geoswift Mapper, by Leptron, is the newest addition to the Geovisualization Lab at Missouri State University. It will be used for aerial imagery research. Watch the time-lapse video of the assembly and pre-flight checks. The drone has two camera options. The fixed-wing construction allows for longer flight time to map large areas. Its GPS offers centimeter-accuracy for … [Read more...] about GGP acquires an important research tool

Filed Under: GGP, Research Tagged With: Research

Unearthing history, one rock at a time

May 18, 2020 by Ashley Lenahan

Dr. McKay explaining computerized data to students in a classroom

Like us, rocks are always on the move. But at a much slower pace.  Rocks at the base of Earth’s crust rise to the surface over time.   The length of time the unburial process takes remains unknown in most mountain regions.  Dr. Matt McKay, assistant professor of geology, studies how that length of time shapes the construction of the western United States.   “Knowing … [Read more...] about Unearthing history, one rock at a time

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments, GGP, Research

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