If you lived on top of a sinkhole, would you want to know? “When a house falls into a sinkhole, neighbors clamor for information. They ask if their house is next,” said Dr. Doug Gouzie, geology professor at Missouri State University. “It’s unimaginable and devastating, but I think they might not really want the answer to that question.” Gouzie studies land formations, like … [Read more...] about Sinking suspicions: Predicting future disasters
Dr. Kevin Mickus spent his summer at Yellowstone National Park. No, he wasn’t on vacation. He was studying geysers and how they work. Getting into hot water Mickus, distinguished professor of geology, started each day with the geysers. “I took my readings from 4-9 a.m. It is really nice to be there so early in the morning when nobody else is there,” Mickus said. “Plus, … [Read more...] about Erupting new geyser data
The Ozarks region is known for its rich natural resources. Forests. Lakes. Rivers. Streams. And they’re all interconnected. Proper management of these natural resources ensures they’ll be available for people to enjoy for many years. Dr. Robert Pavlowsky, director of the Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute and distinguished professor of geography at Missouri … [Read more...] about Securing natural resources for the Ozarks
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
Dr. Pavlowsky research Water quality in the Ozarks in this geographer's words. … [Read more...] about Dr. Robert Pavlowsky Mind’s Eye