MSUM nursing alumna, Allyson Hopperstad, graduated in 2009 from the university’s RN to BSN program and later returned to MSUM to work on her master’s degree. Allyson has been in the nursing field for over 15 years in various roles. Allyson originally came to MSUM in 2003, looking to study pre-med. After receiving her LPN and RN licenses elsewhere, she […]
Steve Lindaas, Physics and Astronomy, was the physics strand speaker for the Minnesota Conference on Science Education virtual conference November 12-17. Erick Quintana, Noyce Scholar, Learning Assistant and Physics Education major, assisted with the presentation titled “Visualizing Physics.” The session facilitated good interaction and audience participation. The MSUM Noyce Program “Preparing STEM Teachers to Successfully Navigate the Urban to Rural Gradient” is funded by a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The purpose […]
Planetarium Director Dr. Sara Schultz and science education student Erick Hernandez presented a workshop at the virtual Minnesota Science Teachers Association (MnSTA) Conference on Science Education (MnCOSE). The workshop was on using informal formative assessment in terms of assessment conversations to improve interaction with students for the sake of better understanding and retention. This is the second such workshop Schultz […]
Dr. Brandi Sillerud, Associate Professor, MHA Coordinator in the School of Nursing and Healthcare Leadership, has been elected as Treasurer to the Board of Directors for the Minnesota Organization of Leaders in Nursing (MOLN). MOLN is a statewide professional association that is specifically dedicated to the support and development of nursing leadership. MOLN’s membership represents the majority of healthcare organizations […]
The Student Academic Conference is a tangible way in which we celebrate student achievement and the dedicated faculty mentorship that student research implies. Encourage your students to participate at the 23rd Andrew B. Conteh Student Academic Conference on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Given current guidance regarding COVID-19, our default plan is to host the conference virtually. However, we will work […]