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Exploring Jamaica’s tectonic history

March 4, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

When walking along the southwestern coast of Jamaica, you might think of the shoreline platforms as something to stand on.  But Dr. Kevin Evans and the Jamaican coastal studies team at Missouri State have discovered there’s more than meets the eye. They have uncovered 1,000 years' worth of both tectonic and cultural history in those rock formations — all by examining ancient … [Read more...] about Exploring Jamaica’s tectonic history

Filed Under: GGP, Research Tagged With: CNAS, GGP, Kevin Evans

Uncovering hidden passages and local history

November 22, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Zac Wormington poses in front of a tree. He holds a pickaxe.

There’s always new knowledge to unearth in caves.   Zac Wormington, a graduate student in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, is among those covering ground in cave research in southwest Missouri.  His work on the subject received the Outstanding Student Presentation Award in the Geophysics and Geodynamics Division at the 2021 … [Read more...] about Uncovering hidden passages and local history

Filed Under: GGP, Research Tagged With: Doug Gouzie, Kevin Mickus, Zac Wormington

Looking into tiny houses as small spaces with growing potential 

October 4, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Exterior view of tiny house at Eden Village.

Homelessness is a growing concern in the United States.    One proposed solution to managing this growth: building tiny houses.   Dr. Krista Evans, director of geography and planning at Missouri State University, focuses studies of tiny house villages’ potential to Missouri, offering a look into the role they can play in addressing homelessness in the state.   She … [Read more...] about Looking into tiny houses as small spaces with growing potential 

Filed Under: GGP, Research Tagged With: Krista Evans

Digging into science below land’s surface

June 15, 2021 by Strategic Communication

Understanding the true quality of something often requires looking below the surface.   This is true of land and other natural resources.  Dr. Kevin Mickus, distinguished professor of geology, and Dr. Doug Gouzie, professor of geology and departmental director of graduate studies, at Missouri State University recently worked on a local environmental project addressing diesel … [Read more...] about Digging into science below land’s surface

Filed Under: News, Research

Revitalizing rural communities

December 8, 2020 by Strategic Communication

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

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