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
We, as humans, live on this Earth. Some even say we are the protectors of this Earth. One thing that the GGP department is trying to do is figure out the Earth. The Binghamton Symposium, a three-day conference in San Marcos, Texas, is one of the best conferences for geomorphology, which is the study of landforms. Dr. Bob Pavlowsky, distinguished professor of … [Read more...] about Big questions in geography