Steve Lindaas helped run discussion and workshops at the AAPT

Steve Lindaas, Physics and Astronomy, attended the winter American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) conference in New Orleans earlier this month. He helped organize and run a topical discussion session and two workshops: “Sketch-n-Etch” on creating circuit boards and “Low Cost Instructional Labs.” He is now Chair of the Committee on Science Education for the Public and is helping to […]

MSUM’s Student Academic Conference: A showcase of student research, talent and creativity

All students can present at the Student Academic Conference—applications are now available online. It is a great opportunity to share both research and creative works in a setting that will help develop confidence and presentation skills. Plus, it’s a great addition to any resume! Undergraduate and graduate students are welcome to take part in MSUM’s signature student research and creative […]

Faculty Development Center announcements

Brittney Goodman, Michelle Malott, Becky Andres, and Alison Wallace, all members of the Faculty Development Committee, attended the AAC&U sponsored “Professional and Organizational Development Institute” in Atlanta Jan. 22-23, in preparation for the launching of our campus Faculty Development Center and associated programs.

Linda Houts-Smith gave two-part presentation at international conference

Linda Houts-Smith, Languages and Cultures, gave a two-part presentation entitled “More Often Than Most: The Frequency Rates of Next Speaker Selection Practices in Conversation” at the 2013 Hawaii University International Conference for Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences held Jan. 6-8. Her presentations were two facets of a larger study; one presentation was about frequency rates of next speaker selection practices […]