The MSUM Chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) was recognized as an Outstanding Chapter by the national office. This is the highest level of distinction given annually with only 10% of the chapters nationwide receiving such distinction. This honor recognizes the work the MSUM SPS chapter does in working with their peers and the public to explain both […]
The GO4ST8 Physics is a state-wide organization that works to mentor physics educators across the region. GO4ST8 Physics holds Saturday workshops every other month during the academic year. Since the pandemic the MSUM Dept. of Physics and Astronomy has facilitated expanding these workshops virtually with in-person satellite sites in MN and SD. This month’s session focused on a make-take-do activity […]
COVID-19 disrupted the work lives of higher education employees and helped to introduce, and temporarily normalize, remote working conditions for faculty and staff. MSUM faculty, Drs. Tracy Wright and Ximena Suárez-Sousa, are conducting a study to explore post-pandemic quality of work life among higher-education employees. The study hopes to unveil on-campus versus remote work infrastructure, productivity, experiences, preferences, and personality impacts. MSUM […]
The Minnesota Education Equity Partnership (MnEEP) Regional Convening was held last week at Concordia College. Faculty and staff from MSUM that attended included Nandita Bezbaruah, Social Work; Keri DeSutter, Special Education; Caitlin Johnson, Leadership and Learning; Steve Lindaas, Physics and Astronomy and Zinnia Marquette, Office of Diversity and Inclusion. MnEEP works across the state with communities and people interested in and or […]
Dr. Deb White, Professor in Sociology & Criminal Justice Department, receives the 2023 Woman of Worth award at this year’s FM International Women’s Day hosted by Nyamal Dei, Founder of Kondial Kel International. The recognition reads: “We, the Governing body of Kondial Kel International organization, hereby recognize you as a Woman of Worth. You know your worth and you understand […]