Psychology student Hailen Ackerman and Psychology professor Jared Ladbury presented research at the Midwest Sports Analytics Meeting (MSAM) virtual conference on November 21. Their presentation was titled “Throw Deep to the Slot: Integrating Quarterback and Receiver Influence on Catch Rates.”
Dr. Chang-Seong Hong, Philosophy, has published his 4th book, Dependent Arising and Emptiness, and Impermanence and Non-Self, in Seoul, Korea (November 20, 2020). This Korean-language book presents Dr. Hong’s contemporary interpretation of Buddhist Philosophy. Its cover photo is below. Dr. Hong’s 3rd book, How Bioscience Meets Buddhism (co-authored with Dr. Sun Kyeong Yu of MSU Mankato), has received from the […]
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 […]