From Aug. 1-11, seven geology students at Missouri State University traded the classroom for mountains, glaciers, volcanoes, forests and mines across the Pacific Northwest. Led by senior instructor Dr. Melanie Carden-Jessen and distinguished professor Dr. Kevin Mickus from the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability, the field course gave students the opportunity to … [Read more...] about Learning from the landscape
Sometimes the best classroom has no walls. This summer, nine Missouri State University geography and planning students traveled across Romania to explore the country’s history, culture and built environments firsthand. Leading the trip was Dr. Krista Evans, associate professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability. Romania offered students an experience … [Read more...] about From maps to mountains
Missouri State University alumnus Jason Ray has been a dedicated director for the Center for Resource Planning Management (CPRM) for 10 years. In recognition of his professional contributions to the university and community, the Springfield Business Journal (SBJ) named him to its 2026 40 Under 40 class. He received this award alongside 39 other honorees on April 13 at the … [Read more...] about Leading regional growth through planning and partnership
Thanks to Missouri State University’s Education Abroad Faculty Fellows Program, Dr. Asif Ishtiaque will be able to bring sustainability and global learning together. An assistant professor in the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability in the College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CNAS), he was among eight faculty members selected for the 2026 cohort. The group … [Read more...] about Advancing sustainability through global learning
In the School of Earth, Environment and Sustainability (SEES) at Missouri State University, research extends beyond the classroom to help communities better understand and respond to environmental changes. Graduate students Kaiser Mostafiz and Katherine Brand are using data, modeling and field-based insights to tackle challenges related to flooding, river dynamics and … [Read more...] about Advancing environmental insight