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 […]
Congratulations to Biosciences professor Dr. Brian Wisenden, who has been recognized as one of the world’s leading researchers in ecology and evolution by Research.com, a global academic platform. His ranking places him among top researchers from institutions around the world.
Moorhead Biosciences Professor Dr. Brian Wisenden was quoted in the May 12 Forum of Fargo Moorhead article “Glyndon prairie preserve part of 1M acres protected by The Nature Conservancy.” Dr. Wisenden was quoted on the collaborative nature of Minnesota State Moorhead’s Regional Science Center, the Nature Conservancy, and the Minnesota DNR. Dr. Wisenden stated: “We share the common goal of […]
Bioscience professor and fish behaviorist Brian Wisenden is being recognized with the Outstanding Service Award for his incredible impact on our science departments. He started the Oceanarium, helped expand the Regional Science Center, and created over 20 classes from scratch, but what he’s most proud of is mentoring students. “My biggest accomplishment, I think, has been the mentorship of student research,” he […]
A newly published study in the Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education introduces a novel icebreaker activity designed to enhance student engagement and collaboration in life science classrooms. The article, titled “A Group-Forming Course Content-Focused Icebreaker for Life Science Classrooms” (DOI: 10.1128/jmbe.00173-24), presents a structured approach to group formation that integrates course content from the very first class session. The […]