Details EducationMA, Geography, 1980, Michigan State UniversityBS, Geography, 1977, Michigan State University TeachingGRY 100 World Regional GeographyGRY 316 Global Health and DiseaseGRY 397 Special Topics in GeographyGRY 497 Special Topics in Geography Research and professional interestsGlobal healthEmerging diseases and PandemicsNeglected tropical diseases Awards and honorsCertificate of Excellence in Assignment Design, Office of Assessment, Missouri State University, 2017Blackboard Black Belt Certificate, 2017Excellence in Teaching Award, Selected by CNAS students, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Missouri State University, 2015Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Missouri State University, 2013Outstanding Faculty Member, Theta Chi Fraternity, Missouri State University, 2009Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Missouri State University, 2005Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Missouri State University, 2002? Additional resources Curriculum Vitae Department of Geography, Geology and Planning