Dr. James Miller may no longer be a professor at Missouri State University, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t still teaching — and learning. Miller, emeritus professor of geology, was invited to speak about his research at the International Conference on Ediacaran and Cambrian Sciences in Xi’an, China, Aug. 12-16. More than 200 people attended from 15 countries. About … [Read more...] about Faculty emeritus still working on big geology questions
The Association of Missouri Geologists (AMG) recognized two Missouri State University students. Emma Gibson and Conor O’Dowd received awards Oct. 12 at the annual meeting of AMG. Gibson Gibson received the O.R. Grawe Award. It recognizes the top undergraduate geology student in Missouri. “Emma has an outstanding academic record, is active in student organizations within … [Read more...] about Two geology students win awards
Typically, we have one to five students attend a conference to present findings, network and learn. The Missouri Association of Planning Students (MAPS) attended the Annual Planning Conference April 21-24 in New Orleans, Louisiana. More than 10 students attended: Kelsey Carson Bailey DeJonge Ryan Helle Brad Kelley Simon Nogin Adam Olinger … [Read more...] about Students reminded importance of planning
The American Association of Geographers (AAG) hosted their annual conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 10-14. In addition to presenting, networking and learning, several students participated in the Geography Bowl. Presentations Several Missouri State students and faculty presented (indicated by the *). An author in bold indicates s/he is from Missouri State. … [Read more...] about Geography Bowl, papers, presentations and networking: The makings of a great conference
It was a big outing for the geology, geography and planning (GGP) department. No, it wasn't a forest or a mountain; it was the Geological Society of America (GSA) annual meeting. GGP had 27 students and faculty head to Seattle, Washington, to present 32 different talks and papers. Faculty that presented or co-wrote papers were: Damon Bassett, GGP Toby Dogwiler, … [Read more...] about Geological Society of America meeting turns into opportunities