College of Science, Health & the Environment

July 7, 2026

Reaching for the Stars: MSUM Planetarium Director Shines in “Japan Meets LIPS” at Global Conference

Sara K. Schultz, Planetarium Director, brought a U.S. perspective to an international stage at the International Planetarium Society conference in the session “Japan Meets LIPS.” A regular contributor to and practitioner of the Live Interactive Planetarium Symposium (LIPS), Schultz represented American approaches to live, audience-driven planetarium programming, demonstrating techniques that prioritize real-time dialogue, adaptability, and immersive storytelling. Presenting to an […]

Alumni

July 2, 2026

Planetarium Director and Student Staff present in Japan at International Planetarium Society Conference

Student Marah (MJ) West and director Sara Schultz traveled to Fukuoka, Japan to attend and present at the International Planetarium Society conference. The 28th International Planetarium Society (IPS) Conference took place in Fukuoka, Japan, from June 21 to 26, 2026, hosted primarily at the Fukuoka City Science Museum. Themed “ONE EARTH, ONE SKY,” the event brought together industry professionals, educators, […]

Academics

June 11, 2026

Congratulations to Dean’s List students for Spring 2026

We love celebrating student achievement. Congratulations to the students named to the Minnesota State Moorhead Spring 2026 Dean’s List! We are proud of you! We invite you to listen to a special thank you message from each of your academic deans. College of Science, Health and the Environment College of Arts & Humanities College of Education & Human Services College […]

Academics

May 28, 2026

Dr. Wisenden named among top researchers in his field

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.

Biosciences

May 19, 2026

Students explore solutions to address vaccine hesitancy during SPARQ Competition

The SPARQ (Synthesizing Proposals for Ambitious Research Questions) competition is a program that charges students to think about potential solutions to challenging scientific research questions. Participating students must delve into primary literature to understand the scope of the question, then devise a hypothesis and means to address the question. Students were required to submit a brief written proposal and present […]