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More than just a trip overseas

May 8, 2025 by Morgan E. Tinin

President Biff Williams, Dr. Carden-Jessen and Dr. Tamera Jahnke

For her efforts in designing and leading education abroad programs that equip Missouri State University students to become tomorrow’s global leaders, the office of education abroad awarded Dr. Melanie Carden-Jessen the Award for Excellence in Short-Term Education Abroad Programming (Community Engagement category).  Carden-Jessen, a senior instructor in the School of Earth, … [Read more...] about More than just a trip overseas

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments Tagged With: Dr. Carden-Jessen, education abroad

A new doctor in the house!

November 30, 2023 by Strategic Communication

The School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES) at Missouri State University has a new Doctor of Education (EdD) with the same face. Dr. Melanie Carden-Jessen has completed her EdD at the University of Missouri-Columbia.   Carden-Jessen quotes Gal Gadot in the 2020 film Wonder Woman 1984.   “Sometimes you can’t see what you’re learning until you come out the … [Read more...] about A new doctor in the house!

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments, SEES Tagged With: Melanie Carden-Jessen

Geology professor selected for national award 

September 28, 2023 by Strategic Communication

With the Earth constantly shifting under our feet, the need for research is always there.  Dr. Matthew McKay, associate professor of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, was selected for funding by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for his upcoming project.   “The USGS is very supportive and we are grateful they continue to support our work,” … [Read more...] about Geology professor selected for national award 

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments, SEES Tagged With: geography geology and planning, Matthew McKay, Research

Congratulations, Dr. McKay

August 22, 2023 by Strategic Communication

The research of Dr. Matthew McKay has been featured in the 2023 issue of Mind’s Eye magazine.   As an associate professor of geology with a passion for exploration, he mixes old-school geology teaching techniques with the latest technology.  Here’s an excerpt from the story:  “The foundation of the science of tectonics is that things move,” McKay said. “It took us a … [Read more...] about Congratulations, Dr. McKay

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments Tagged With: GGP, Matthew McKay

Damon Bassett elected as vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science

May 20, 2021 by Ashley Lenahan

Instructor Damon Bassett poses in front of a rock wall.

Damon Bassett, senior instructor in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, was recently elected vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science.  The academy fosters interest in the sciences throughout Missouri.  Learn more about the Missouri Academy of Science  About the role  In the position, Bassett will interact with … [Read more...] about Damon Bassett elected as vice president of the Missouri Academy of Science

Filed Under: Faculty Accomplishments Tagged With: Damon Bassett, Missouri Academy of Science

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