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Dr. Douglas R. Gouzie
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Department
Biography
A registered professional geologist, Dr. Doug Gouzie is professor of geology and director of graduate studies in the department of geography, geology and planning.
He teaches geology and environmental courses, and his research interests include: carbon sequestration, environmental geochemistry of karst, environmental science, quantitative dye tracing of karst and sinkhole development and prediction. Gouzie serves as a statewide resource expert for sinkhole issues.
Details
Education
- PhD, Geology, 1986, University of Kentucky
- BS, Geology and Geophysics, 1981, University of Kentucky
Teaching
- GLG 110 Principles of Geology
- GLG 350 Speleology
- GLG 358 Reporting Geological Information
- GLG 360 Directed Field Trips
- GLG 573/673 Engineering Geology
- GEO 705 Geography, Geology, and Planning Seminar
Research and professional interests
- Geology and public health
- Environmental geochemistry of karst
- Environmental science
- Quantitative dye tracing of karst
- Sinkhole development and prediction
Selected peer-reviewed publications
Johnson, Aaron W., Gutierrez, Melida, Gouzie, Douglas, and McAliley, L. Rex, 2016. State of remediation and metal toxicity in the Tri-State Mining District, USA. Chemosphere, v144, p1132- 1141, Elsevier. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.09.080.
Gouzie, Douglas, Berglund, James, and Mickus, Kevin, 2015. The Application of Quantitative Fluorescent Dye Tracing to Evaluate Karst Hydrogeologic Response to Varying Recharge Conditions in an Urban Area. Environmental Earth Sciences, v.74, p 3099-3111, Springer. DOI :10.1007/s12665-015-4348-0.
Berglund, James, Mickus, Kevin, and Gouzie, Douglas, 2014. Determining the Relationship Between A Newly Forming Sinkhole and a Former Dry Stream using Electrical Resistivity Tomography and VLF-EM in an Urban Karst Setting. Interpretation (Soc of Exploration Geophysicists & AAPG). V2, n3, p1-11, August 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.1190/INT-2013-0064.
Gouzie, Douglas, Mickus, Kevin, and Mayle, Micah, 2014. Challenges to a Karst Dye-Tracing Investigation in an Urban Brownfields Area, Springfield, Missouri. In: Kuniansky, E.L., and Spangler, L.E., 2014, U.S. Geological Survey Karst Interest Group Proceedings, Carlsbad, New Mexico, April 29 – May 2, 2014: U.S. Geological Survey Scientific Investigations Report 2014- 5035, http://dx.doi.org/10.3133/sir20145035. p 44 – 53.
Other interests
- Registered Professional Geologist
- Geological Society of America
- National Speleological Society
- American Geophysical Union
Awards and honors
- Excellence in Teaching Award, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Missouri State University, 2016/2017
- Graduate College Fellow for Graduate Student Success, 2017/2018
- President, Missouri Section of American Institute of Professional Geologists, 2017
- Foundation Award for Service, Missouri State University, 2013
- College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Executive Budget Committee, Missouri State University, 2010-2015
- Great Idea Award, California Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, 2003
- Outstanding Environmental Scientist of the Year, CDC/ATSDR, 1995
Additional resources
Area of expertise
Science Student affairsMedia appearances
What should you do if your house is on a sinkhole?
KOLR10
11/01/2019
Geologist Dr. Doug Gouzie weighs in.
MSU researcher probing link between big trees, sinkholes
Springfield News-Leader
10/08/2019
Geologist Dr. Doug Gouzie explains about the link.
Getting Accepted to Graduate School with a Low GPA
Accredited Schools Online
11/01/2018
Graduate Studies Departmental Director Dr. Doug Gouzie offers tips and advice for graduate school applicants with a low GPA.
The Great Central U.S. Shake Out Earthquake Drill scheduled for Thursday
KY3
10/17/2018
Geologist Dr. Doug Gouzie advises how to prepare for an earthquake.
What's Causing These booms? City of Springfield Wants to Know
Springfield News-Leader
01/31/2018
Geologist Dr. Doug Gouzie explains probable causes for loud booms.
Missouri Sinkhole Spurs Search Underground
The Detroit News
05/08/2016
Geologist Dr. Doug Gouzie explains why sinkholes form.
Geologists Talk Earthquakes in Missouri
KSMU Radio
09/10/2015
Geologist Dr. Doug Gouzie discuss both past activity and implications for the future.
Secrets of the Earth, Episode 204: Sinkholes
The Weather Channel
11/10/2014
Geologist Dr. Doug Gouzie discusses sinkholes.
Part 3: Your Sinkhole Questions Answered
KBIA Radio
09/26/2014
Geologist Dr. Doug Gouzie answers questions about sinkholes.