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
The Geological Society of America held their annual meeting March 25-27 in Manhattan, Kansas. More than a dozen Missouri State Bears presented at the conference. Brook Benz, graduate Tyler Engelbart, graduate Dr. Kevin Evans Dr. Doug Gouzie Charlie Hoffman, graduate Mary Humphries, undergraduate Nic Jordan, graduate Dr. Gary Michelfelder Dr. … [Read more...] about GGP students present at conference
Several students attended the American Association of Geographers Conference April 3-7 in Washington, D.C. The conference was full of fun, winning awards and visiting alumni. Awards Miranda Jordan, a graduate student, was recognized at the AAG conference. She won the Graduate Student Paper Award hosted by the Geomorphology Specialty Group of AAG. With the recognition … [Read more...] about Connecting through geography
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
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