Planetarium Completes Month-long Marathon of Fargo 5th Grade Shows Feat. 800 students

The Planetarium just completed its full month run of shows for the Fargo 5th graders.  About 800 students from the Fargo Public Schools district attended the Planetarium throughout February.  The program they experienced is one based on ND 5th grade standards.  This program was created in collaboration with ND educators to specifically serve their 5th grade students.  Many of these […]

Mathematics alum blends data analysis, mentorship, and the NFL

Eric Eager is not only helping NFL teams win on Sundays—he’s helping build the next generation of football thinkers. Eric is currently using his mathematics degree to work for the Carolina Panthers. As Vice President of Research & Development, he evaluates rosters of past teams to make decisions about the current one. He also analyzes in-game situations using advanced probability […]

Healthcare system president and biology alum talks getting start at Moorhead

When Dr. Stefanie Gefroh Ellison thinks back on her time at Minnesota State Moorhead, one word comes to mind: supportive. “It was not just about doing well in a class, but about the professors being engaged in your career path and planning well beyond graduation.” Stefanie sees a clear connection to the leader she is today with the leadership exemplified […]

Noyce Scholars and mentors gather and present at the National Science Teachers Association conference

Dr. Steve Lindaas, Physics and Astronomy, and Dr. Alison Wallace, Biosciences, attended the National Science Teachers Association conference in Minneapolis last week with seven MSUM graduates currently teaching middle and high school science, including Isaac Skalsky, physics and chemistry education; Erick Hernandez, physics education; and Katie Olson, Jake Pundsack, Anneliese Johnson, Briana Kowalke, and Whitney Shegrud, all life science education […]