Students, alumni, staff and faculty from MSUM were critical to the success of the Dakota Nights Astronomy Festival at Theodore Roosevelt National Park the weekend of Sep 15-17. Over 300 visitors to the park looked through telescopes, got a tour of the night time sky or safely observed the Sun. Over half the volunteers were from MSUM. The largest contingent […]
The College of Science, Health, and the Environment invites proposals for funding to support student research. For more information on application guidelines and how to apply, please review the attached PDF or reach out to the CSHE office directly. Application forms for both Fall Student Research Funding and Requests for Travel Support can be found at https://www.mnstate.edu/academics/colleges-schools/cshe/scholarships/, under “Student […]
Professor Matt Craig can remotely operate the telescope in the observatory of the MSUM Regional Science Center. By Robin HuebnerInforum, July 5, 2023 MOORHEAD — A professor in the Minnesota State University Moorhead Physics and Astronomy department is getting a lot more sleep these days and more work done at the same time. Matt Craig now has the ability to operate […]
Restoring ‘dark sky’ would benefit birds, people and science, local advocates say By Robin HuebnerMay 22, 2023 Light pollution is harming wildlife, birds and humans, according to a delegate from Dark Sky International and the National Audubon Society. GLYNDON, Minn. — When one’s passion involves scanning the heavens for distant objects in the name of science or a hobby, a dark […]
The MSUM Chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) was recognized as an Outstanding Chapter by the national office. This is the highest level of distinction given annually with only 10% of the chapters nationwide receiving such distinction. This honor recognizes the work the MSUM SPS chapter does in working with their peers and the public to explain both […]