Chris Chastain, Biosciences, awarded 2-year $148,600 research grant

Chris Chastain, Biosciences, was awarded a 2-year $148,600 research grant from the USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The grant, entitled “Role of pyruvate phosphate dikinase regulatory protein isoform-2 in Zea mays C4 photosynthesis”, will fund Dr. Chastain’s ongoing research into C4 photosynthesis. In addition, the award also provides funds to hire two undergraduate students for full-time summer research and […]

Come help with Aquaponics

Come help with Aquaponics! Interested in growing food or doing research with Aquponics in MSUM’s Green House? Sustainable Students Association is having a meeting tomorrow, Wednesday October 28th at 5:30pm in HA 111 ( The Office of Campus Sustainability). Anyone can come to learn more about aquaponics or get involved.

Start preparing for the Student Academic Conference

Student-centered education through mentoring student research and creative activities It’s not too early to inform your students of the upcoming 18th Annual Student Academic Conference. Although the conference isn’t until April 12, 2016, encourage them to start researching and preparing their presentations. Consider making participation or attendance in the SAC part of your spring semester syllabus. To view SAC Handbooks […]