More than 15 Missouri State students attended the Missouri Natural Resources Conference (MNRC) Feb. 5-7. The conference stands apart due to its collaborative nature. Rather than one specialty, all science fields are interested in attending. Both biology and geology, geography and planning attended the conference. “Natural resource management needs cooperation among … [Read more...] about Learn from the best: Meet professionals in the industry
Dr. Melida Gutierrez, Dr. Richard Biagioni and graduate Miles Pearson conducted a study to determine the amount of bioavailable metals found in streams nearby Aurora, Missouri. Each researcher brought a different type of expertise to the table. This study was the thesis work of Pearson, a 2017 chemistry graduate. Gutierrez, professor of geography, geology and planning, … [Read more...] about How historic mine wastes affect Missouri’s environment
Dr. Melida Gutierrez recently published an article on salt content of dairy farms. Her publication, “Salt content of dairy farm effluents as an indicator of salinization risk to soils,” is step one in a process to discover a salt balance at the watershed level. She and her collaborators look at salinity and amount of dairy farm wastewater to estimate the amount of salt … [Read more...] about On the hunt for dairy farms and salt
A MSU Geology Alumnus, will highlight large projects he has managed including MSU faculty and students. His talk will cover geology, geography, planning and GIS with some added emphasis on key principles that have guided him through his career. The seminar is free and open to the public, in Temple Hall 345 @ 3:30 PM. … [Read more...] about GGP Seminar Friday: October 19
Picture yourself in a national park like Denali, the Everglades or Yellowstone. What comes to mind? Dr. Judith Meyer, a historical geographer at Missouri State University, wants to know how you experience that landscape and why. She has long been fascinated with Yellowstone, where she served as a tour guide for several summers. One of her research interests is what she calls … [Read more...] about Getting a sense of place