Geoscience Students Map Millions of Years of History on Cañon City Field Course

Over the summer, geology students trekked out to Cañon City, Colorado for an exciting and challenging field course. Students learned how to describe and measure rock units in the field, create geologic maps based on the field data they collected, construct stratigraphic columns by hand, and to avoid getting poked by numerous cacti. Students worked in teams to unravel the […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]