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
The Southwest Missouri Council of Governments (SMCOG) recently won an award. The National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) gave SMCOG a 2019 Excellence in Regional Transportation Award. In 2018, they won the Innovation Award. About their project SMCOG’s project, Low water crossing inventories for Dade, Dallas and Polk counties, collected data for more … [Read more...] about SMCOG wins NADO award for safety project
The Geological Society of America held their annual meeting March 25-27 in Manhattan, Kansas. More than a dozen Missouri State Bears presented at the conference. Brook Benz, graduate Tyler Engelbart, graduate Dr. Kevin Evans Dr. Doug Gouzie Charlie Hoffman, graduate Mary Humphries, undergraduate Nic Jordan, graduate Dr. Gary Michelfelder Dr. … [Read more...] about GGP students present at conference