December 23, 2025
For Immediate Release
Office of Public Information
Crowder College
RE: Crowder students present at AGU annual meeting
Neosho, MO– Crowder College students, Jarron Hembree and Ivy Patrick, successfully presented their research at the world’s largest Earth and space science conference called the American Geophysical Union (AGU), competing alongside more than 25,000 participants from over 100 countries.
This was a significant achievement for Crowder College. Alongside Dr. Bridget Kenlee, and a year and a half of research, both students presented with exceptional professionalism and confidence:
- Jarron Hembree: “Community Perceptions and Water Quality Risks from Biosolids in Southwest Missouri”
- Ivy Patrick: “Investigating Mining Impacts on Groundwater and Soil in Missouri’s Ozarks”
Both students competed for AGU’s prestigious Outstanding Student Presentation Award and represented our college admirably on an international stage, gaining invaluable experience that will serve them throughout their careers.
Attached are the students thank you letters to the Foundation.
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For more information, please contact CindyBrown@Crowder.edu