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How historic mine wastes affect Missouri’s environment

March 28, 2019 by Tori York

campus scene

Dr. Melida Gutierrez, Dr. Richard Biagioni and graduate Miles Pearson conducted a study to determine the amount of bioavailable metals found in streams nearby Aurora, Missouri. Each researcher brought a different type of expertise to the table. This study was the thesis work of Pearson, a 2017 chemistry graduate. Gutierrez, professor of geography, geology and planning, … [Read more...] about How historic mine wastes affect Missouri’s environment

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: chemistry, geography geology and planning, Melida Gutierrez, Research, Richard Biagioni

Geology conference brings together students, faculty, alumni

December 22, 2018 by Tori York

Indianapolis, Indiana, was full of aspiring and current geologists at the Geological Society of America (GSA) conference Nov. 4-7. Almost 6,000 students, faculty and researchers attended. Of that 6,000, there were several familiar faces. More than 25 people from Missouri State University presented at GSA. More than 15 students presented their work. An additional 15 alumni … [Read more...] about Geology conference brings together students, faculty, alumni

Filed Under: Accomplishments Tagged With: Bob Pavlowsky, Charles Rovey, conference, Damon Bassett, Doug Gouzie, Gary Michelfelder, geography geology and planning, Jill Black, Kevin Mickus, Matthew McKay, Melida Gutierrez, Toby Dogwiler

On the hunt for dairy farms and salt

December 19, 2018 by Tori York

Dr. Melida Gutierrez recently published an article on salt content of dairy farms. Her publication, “Salt content of dairy farm effluents as an indicator of salinization risk to soils,” is step one in a process to discover a salt balance at the watershed level. She and her collaborators look at salinity and amount of dairy farm wastewater to estimate the amount of salt … [Read more...] about On the hunt for dairy farms and salt

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: geography geology and planning, Melida Gutierrez, Research

More than just research at the Frank Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum

May 23, 2018 by Tori York

McKay works on rocks.

At the 25th Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum, newly renamed the Frank Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum (IDF), one student and one faculty member were recognized for their hard work and dedication to science and students. Dr. Matthew McKay Dr. Matthew McKay, assistant professor of geology, was recognized as the Outstanding Graduate Mentor at IDF. McKay was nominated by … [Read more...] about More than just research at the Frank Einhellig Interdisciplinary Forum

Filed Under: Accomplishments Tagged With: award, Kevin Mickus, Matthew McKay, Melida Gutierrez

Geological Society of America meeting turns into opportunities

December 23, 2017 by Tori York

Students at the meeting

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

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Faculty Accomplishments, Student Accomplishments Tagged With: conference, Damon Bassett, Doug Gouzie, Gary Michelfelder, geography geology and planning, James Miller, Kevin Evans, Kevin Mickus, Matthew McKay, Melida Gutierrez, Ridwan Sakidja, Toby Dogwiler

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