School psych alum Lynnette Borree shares knowledge of MultiTiered Systems of Support in schools

MSUM school psychology alum Lynnette Borree presented “From Framework to Practice:  Implementing MultiTiered Systems of Support in Rural Michigan” to MSUM students, faculty, and regional educational professionals.  Lynnette is a school psychologist and MTSS Coach who has been on the front lines of building effective MTSS systems for over a decade.  In her talk on Thursday, Oct 29, Lynnette brought […]

Biochemistry and Biology faculty present experiential learning implementation at inaugural Pollinators in Northern Climates meeting

Michelle Tigges (Chemistry & Biochemistry) and Sara Anderson (Biosciences) presented, “Implementation of eDNA based insect experiments as an undergraduate course-based research project” at the inaugural meeting for Pollinators in Northern Climates in Fargo, ND on Oct 30, 20206.  This is an interdisciplinary approach to provide equitable access to experiential learning opportunities within required courses or restricted electives. This work was […]

MSN and MHA Students Participate in a Public Policy Immersion Workshop

MSN and MHA students participated in a Public Policy Immersion Workshop in St. Paul, Minnesota, on October 29-30, gaining firsthand experience in healthcare policy and advocacy. During the workshop, students learned about the policymaking process, interacted with a current Minnesota senator, explored advocacy strategies, and practiced delivering mock legislative testimonies. Dr. Brandi Sillerud, Professor in the School of Nursing and […]

Psychology students attend and present at Northern Lights Psychology Conference

11 Psychology students attended the Northern Lights Psychology Conference at the University of North Dakota on Friday, October 30th. Conference attendance was sponsored by the Psychology Club and Psi Chi International Honor Society. In addition to attending, 7 students presented research posters during the conference. Presentations given were as follows: Anna Kitagawa (Dr. Rochelle Bergstrom’s Lab) – Scrolling vs. Connecting: […]

Bioscience Students Present at Regional Neuroscience Conference

Research students in Bioscience Professor Adam Stocker’s laboratory attended and presented their research at the MidBrains neuroscience conference in Sioux Falls, SD that took place from October 23rd through 24th. The opportunity to present their scientific research was an experiential learning opportunity that expanded their academic skillset and exposed them to relevant research in this subfield. The students in attendance […]