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Small earthquakes, big impact

December 29, 2018 by Tori York

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Dr. Chris Marone, professor of geophysics at Pennsylvania State University, visited Missouri State University Nov. 16. Marone is part of the Earthscope speaker series, which aims to connect prominent researchers with students, faculty and the public. The goal is to promote a greater understanding of how the Earth works. Dr. Gary Michelfelder, assistant professor of … [Read more...] about Small earthquakes, big impact

Filed Under: Public Seminars Tagged With: Research, Toby Dogwiler

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, Matt McKay, Melida Gutierrez, Toby Dogwiler

Billings inspires planning award

December 2, 2018 by Tori York

Trying out your future career is always a good idea. Many students get a taste of what they could be doing through internships, shadowing or practicums. PLN 572, or the planning practicum, is one way planning students get to experience their career. During the semester, one lucky town gets planning assistance from the students in the class. The spring 2018 class worked … [Read more...] about Billings inspires planning award

Filed Under: Accomplishments, Student Accomplishments Tagged With: Awards, geography geology and planning, Krista Evans, Toby Dogwiler

MarooNation member visits campus

November 18, 2018 by Tori York

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Geography alumnus Travis Carr spoke to GGP students Sept. 14 about his work as a Geographical Information Systems (GIS) coordinator for Nixa. Carr, a 2006 graduate, engaged with students over his work. GIS is a sophisticated software package used to manage resources and logistics. “Cities, counties, agencies and companies use GIS to manage their resources,” said Dr. … [Read more...] about MarooNation member visits campus

Filed Under: Public Seminars Tagged With: alumni, geography geology and planning, Toby Dogwiler

GGP students test new boundaries

November 16, 2018 by Tori York

Jerry Prewitt, deputy director of the Missouri Geological Survey, visited campus Oct. 5. Prewitt, a 1992 geography alumnus, spoke about the Geological Survey’s efforts to make geological data a publicly accessible map. “This GIS system allows anyone to view, analyze or export many of the important data sets the Geological Survey has compiled over the years,” said Dr. … [Read more...] about GGP students test new boundaries

Filed Under: Public Seminars Tagged With: alumni, geography geology and planning, Toby Dogwiler

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