Dr. Rodney Tweten (’76) was elected to the National Academy of Sciences for his groundbreaking career in microbiology. His decades of research on bacterial toxins has help advanced medicine, vaccine development, and even cancer treatment approaches. And it all began with a lab key and some unforgettable professors in King Hall. “I’m just a detective at heart and can’t bear […]
Dr. David Wolff, Assistant Professor of Elementary Inclusive Education in the School of Teaching and Learning was recently published in The Advocate, the journal for the Association of Teacher Educators-Kansas. Developing Empathetic Preservice Teachers Using Literary Fiction focuses on the use of literary fiction, with protagonists living and learning with dyslexia, to develop empathy with preservice teachers in a teacher […]
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Banned Books Reading Group discussion has been rescheduled to Monday, July 28 at 12 PM in the Library Porch (LI 100). Join us as we dive into “Looking for Alaska” by John Green. Let’s explore bold ideas, challenge perspectives, and celebrate the freedom to read together. Event details: https://mnstate.campuslabs.com/engage/event/11310476
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Tim Harms, Professor of Mathematics Education, presented at the North Dakota Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference in Minot, ND on June 25. The session titled: “Mathematical Modeling Activities with Technology” provided information and resources for high school teachers to address the North Dakota 2023 State Math Standards involving mathematical modeling.