Dragon STEMinar: Ananda Shastri to speak

Come join us Friday January 30 at 3 p.m. in Library 103 for another STEMinar. Ananda Shastri will be speaking on Explorations on the Physics of Bubbles and Artificial Gravity. Refreshments at 2:30 in the Library Porch. Seminar Abstract: Smartphones provide a variety of tools that allow precise measurements, allowing anyone to explore interesting phenomena in the world around them. […]

Accessibility Tip: Accessibility+ Update and Trainings

As we prepare to launch Accessibility+ in D2L Brightspace, faculty are encouraged to participate in upcoming training opportunities beginning as early as this week. Below is an overview of the updated timeline, training options, and available support resources. Timeline Training Sessions Training is jointly provided by the Online Learning team and MinnState’s NED, covering both Accessibility+ functionality and general digital […]

Dragon STEMinar: Ananda Shastri to talk on the Physics of Bubbles and Artificial Gravity

Smartphones provide a variety of tools that allow precise measurements, allowing anyone to explore interesting phenomena in the world around them. In this talk, we discuss two explorations using smartphone sensors: how the pressure inside a bubble changes with radius, and how artificial gravity on a rotating space station is different from gravity on earth. There will be snacks on […]

D2L’s Accessibility Lab Offers Practical Training to Build More Inclusive Course Content

D2L has expanded its Accessibility Lab, an online resource that helps educators and course designers learn how to create accessible, inclusive learning content using its Brightspace platform. The Lab is a hands-on Brightspace course within the Accessibility Academy, open to community members who register for access. The online Lab guides users through accessibility principles and real assistive technologies across three […]

Provost Open Office Hours – 1/22, 2–4 p.m.

Interim Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Ok-Hee Lee, will hold open office hours for faculty, staff, and students on Thursday, January 22 from 2–4 p.m. Face-to-Face meetings are available and private Zoom meeting rooms can be created for individuals who prefer a virtual visit.   Anyone wishing to meet with Interim Provost Lee about any of her areas of responsibility is welcome! Please reply to Jason Werk at jason.werk@mnstate.edu with your preferred meeting time […]