Lindaas speaks at MN Conference on Science Education

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, student staff present workshop at virtual conference

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. Sillerud elected MOLN treasurer

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 […]

Dolence, Rundquist have podcasting article published

Travis Dolence and Nayt Rundquist (New Rivers Press) have had an innovation grant-related article published in Academic & Student Affairs at Minnesota State (ASA) Newsletter. “Attack of the Pod People – Establishing and Maintaining a Student-Created Podcast” discusses the opportunities and challenges of establishing and maintaining a student podcast.