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Congratulations, Dr. Malega

April 27, 2022 by Olivia C. Prost

The research of Dr. Ron Malega has been selected for the 2022 issue of Mind’s Eye.   His experience as a police officer aids his research that aims to answer why residential segregation occurs among those of different races and ethnicities.  Here’s an excerpt from the story:  “IN MY MIND, WHAT BRINGS MY VARIED RESEARCH INTERESTS TOGETHER IS EXPLORING HOW SPACES AND … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. Malega

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GGP acquires an important research tool

June 17, 2020 by Tracy Carroll

The Geoswift Mapper, by Leptron, is the newest addition to the Geovisualization Lab at Missouri State University. It will be used for aerial imagery research. Watch the time-lapse video of the assembly and pre-flight checks. The drone has two camera options. The fixed-wing construction allows for longer flight time to map large areas. Its GPS offers centimeter-accuracy for … [Read more...] about GGP acquires an important research tool

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Erupting new geyser data

October 27, 2019 by Tori York

Mickus works in the field

Dr. Kevin Mickus spent his summer at Yellowstone National Park. No, he wasn’t on vacation. He was studying geysers and how they work. Getting into hot water Mickus, distinguished professor of geology, started each day with the geysers. “I took my readings from 4-9 a.m. It is really nice to be there so early in the morning when nobody else is there,” Mickus said. “Plus, … [Read more...] about Erupting new geyser data

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: geography geology and planning, Kevin Mickus, Research

From the farm to the lab

September 27, 2019 by Kai Raymer

Bailey Wolf posing against a fence at Shealy Farm.

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

Filed Under: GGP, Research, Student Accomplishments Tagged With: Bailey Wolf, drones, geography, geology, geology and planning, GGP, Research

SMCOG wins NADO award for safety project

June 1, 2019 by Tori York

Flowers next to a stream

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

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: award, Jason Ray, Megan Clark, Research

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