Looking at one rock isn't going to help a budding geologist learn. That's why geology, geography and planning (GGP) make it a point to study as many geologic settings as possible—even if that means trips to other states. "GGP has a long history — over 40 years — in the department of packing up students and faculty and going somewhere to see different rocks than one can see … [Read more...] about Don’t hide under a rock
At the end of July, some students were dreading the beginning of the fall semester. Some were eagerly packing for the move to Springfield. Others were on their way to Chile to study volcanoes. Dr. Gary Michelfelder, assistant professor of geology, and nine students took at two-week short-term study away trip to San Pedro de Atacama and Calama, Chile. "We were able to get … [Read more...] about Chile, not chili