Dr. Heather Cegla (MSUM alumna Physics/Astronomy Spring 2010) was awarded a UKRI Future Leader Fellowship at the University of Warwick in England. This $1.5 million, four-year grant will allow Dr. Cegla to build a world-class research group developing techniques to enable the unambiguous detection of Earth-like planets around other stars. Dr. Cegla’s appointment is a tenure-track faculty position at Warwick.
The MSUM Foundation will honor six recipients for Distinguished Alumni, Young Alum, and Outstanding Service awards at Night of Distinction on Oct. 3, 2019. Join us in congratulating these outstanding examples of grit, humility and heart by registering this week. Registration closes Friday, Sept. 20, 2019. For ongoing event updates, check out www.mnstate.edu/alumni/awards/. Distinguished Alumni David Foss ’85 (computer science) is […]
Prairie Public Radio published a new history book, (August, 2019) entitled Dakota Datebook: North Dakota Stories from Prairie Public, a collection of 365 short features, one for each day of the year, selected from the archives of the beloved “Dakota Datebook” daily radio program. Included in the 477-page book are 35 stories written by Steve Hoffbeck, History Department, who has […]
Natalie Huntley, a May 2019 graduate in Elementary Inclusive Education, with additional licenses in special education and middle level math, presented a session at the Children’s Literature Association Conference in Indianapolis June 13-15. Her presentation, “Somali Representation in Children’s Literature,” is the result of her efforts to find literature that reflects the lived experiences of Somali families. Huntley was an […]
Professor Kelli Sinner published an article co-authored with MSUM alumna and Fargo artist, Catie Miller. The article is featured in the May/June 2019 issue of Pottery Making Illustrated and discusses creating community through the arts.