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Congratulations, Dr. Michelfelder!

October 31, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

The research of Dr. Gary Michelfelder has been selected for the 2022 issue of Mind’s Eye.   Spending the last 15 years studying the Rio Grande Rift and the Andes Mountains in Chile, his research aims to answer how and why volcanoes erupt in hopes to improve forecasting.  Here’s an excerpt from the story:  “I was lucky enough to get to go to a conference in Japan that … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. Michelfelder!

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GGP professor leading upcoming field trips

October 3, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

Missouri is known for its beautiful landscapes and scenery. Among these are historic but fascinating rock formations.  But they are often very complex.  Dr. Kevin Evans, professor of geography, geology and planning, will be leading educational field trips to formations like these Oct. 14 - 15 in Anderson, Missouri.   And the best part is students can come along, … [Read more...] about GGP professor leading upcoming field trips

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Missouri sees growth in Amish communities

September 29, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

The Amish community in Missouri has been growing. What does this mean for rural Missouri and community planning? Dr. Krista Evans, director of planning at Missouri State University, has explored these questions in her recent research. Local student project sparks interest Evans’s interest in the relationship between the Amish and community planning was sparked while … [Read more...] about Missouri sees growth in Amish communities

Filed Under: GGP, Research Tagged With: GGP, Krista Evans

The power of a graduate certificate

August 5, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

Education shows the path to the door of opportunity.  For Brandie Oehring, the path began with a graduate certificate.  Behind the door was more than she expected.  A shift in focus  Brandie began her path here at Missouri State University.   She received a bachelor’s degree in geology and a minor in geographic information systems, or GIS.   After taking a year … [Read more...] about The power of a graduate certificate

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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

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