Dr. Andrew Mazz Marry is a recipient of the MSUM Foundation’s 2026 Outstanding Service Award for his dedication to mentoring students, contributions to improving the university, and personal leadership philosophy over the last two decades. Mazz is an example of how patience, the right perspective, and honesty can help you overcome any obstacle –– and make a difference in others’ […]
Stars to Starfish is the latest collaborative effort between the Oceanarium and Planetarium. This program combines the best of both through a unique experience. With one ticket, guests get to stop first at the Oceanarium for their “Feeding Frenzy”. Feeding Frenzy: Step behind the scenes for an exclusive look at what it takes to care for the oceanarium’s incredible marine […]
A Curriculum-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) led by Brian Wisenden (Biosciences Department) resulted in a presentation at the Dragon STEMinar on 2/6 and a publication in the peer-reviewed journal Fishes. The project involved all 10 MSUM undergraduates enrolled in Wisenden’s section of BIOL 494 Research in Biology and graduate students from Craig Stockwell’s lab (on-going collaboration) at NDSU. The title […]
Our Friday STEMinar continues Friday February 13 when Dr. Marissa Ahlering, Director of Science, MN, ND, SD, The Nature Conservancy will speak on “Using Science to Advance Climate and Biodiversity Conservation in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota”. The STEMinar meets Fridays 3-4pm in Library 103 with refreshments at 2:30 in the Library Porch. A description of Dr. Ahlering’s talk: […]
Biosciences Professor and School of Science Chair Mazz Marry will share his story at TEDxDuluth on Feb. 6 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Dr. Marry’s message is a masterclass in self-discovery, leadership, and the relentless courage required to face your true self. In a TEDx interview he says, “The most helpful, honest and scariest thing you can do as […]