Dr. Robert T. Pavlowsky

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Education

• PhD Geography, 1995, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• MS Geography, 1989, Rutgers University
• BS Natural Resource Management-Wildlife Science, 1981, Rutgers University (Cook College)

Teaching

• GRY 301 Geography of the Ozarks
• GRY 348 Geomorphology
• GRY 470 International Field Experience in Geography (Jamaica)
• GRY 545/645 Global Environmental Change
• GRY 550/650 Fluvial Geomorphology
• GRY 731 Environmental Assessment
• GRY 751 Topics in Advanced Physical Geography (soil geomorphology, watershed hydrology and management)
• GEO 770 Advanced Field and Laboratory Methods (watershed monitoring techniques)

Professional experience

• Director, Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute

Research and professional interests

• Fluvial geomorphology and sedimentology
• Environmental geochemistry
• Surface water hydrology
• Water quality
• Climate change and human impacts on watersheds and river systems
• Nonpoint pollution assessments including urban, mining and rural  land uses

Awards and honors

• CNAS Excellence in Research Award, MSU College of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2017
• CNAS Excellence in Service Award, MSU College of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2015
• Atwood Award for Excellence in Research and Teaching, MSU College of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2014
• CNAS Excellence in Teaching Award, MSU College of Natural and Applied Sciences, 2014
• Excellence in Public Affairs Award, Missouri State University, 2013
• Outstanding Thesis Advisor, MSU Graduate College, 2003
• Fellow in Research, Missouri State University, 2002-2005
• Excellence in Research Award, Missouri State University, 2001

Professional organizations

• American Association of Geographers
• Geological Society of America
• American Water Resources Association

Additional resources

• Curriculum Vitae
• Ozarks Environmental and Water Resources Institute

Media Appearances