Oceanarium Team present results from advancement of Ocean Literacy at College for Kids

MSUM Biosciences undergraduates Kathryn Hanson and Amber Sullivan, and Oceanarium Facility Coordinator Phil Larson hosted three sessions of Junior Aquarists Camp for Kids (JACK) to youth aged 9-14 at the College for Kids program this summer, organized by Sean Brandenburg. In JACK, they taught the principles of Ocean Literacy and then assessed the learning outcomes from program participants. These results […]

Dr. Alison Wallace and Dr. Ellen Brisch publish paper on inclusive writing-to-learn activities on cancer biology topics

Bioscience Department faculty members, Alison Wallace and Ellen Brisch, collaborated with colleagues from Colorado State University to publish a paper entitled “Boosting student performance with inclusive writing-to-learn assignments through graphic organizers in large enrollment undergraduate biology courses” in the Tips and Tools section of the Journal of Microbiology and Biology Education.

CSHE Student Research – Call for Proposals

The College of Science, Health, and the Environment invites proposals for funding to support student research. For more information on application guidelines and how to apply, please review the attached PDF or reach out to the CSHE office directly.   Application forms for both Fall Student Research Funding and Requests for Travel Support can be found at https://www.mnstate.edu/academics/colleges-schools/cshe/scholarships/, under “Student […]

MSUM’s hidden treasure, the Oceanarium, offers hands-on encounters with sea life

MSUM’s Oceanarium received a grant last year that allowed them to expand and open a community engagement center to provide visitors with an even more immersive experience. By Paige Naughton, The ForumJune 25, 2023  MOORHEAD — Buried in the basement of Langseth Hall, the Oceanarium might be one of Minnesota State University Moorhead’s best kept secrets. A person might miss the […]