Emily Watson and Cassie Ishaug presented at the Great Lakes Planetarium Assn annual conference in conjunction with Western Alliance Conferences at the Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL. Emily, 4th year physics/astrophysics major, presented on the work she has been doing in the planetarium with the open source software, OpenSpace. She has been working with OpenSpace developers and American Museum of […]
More than 100 students from area high schools are expected to participate in MSUM’s Become a Teacher Day on Friday, Nov. 1. This is the second year the School of Teaching and Learning has hosted a visit day for students interested in the profession of teaching. High school juniors and seniors will sit in on an education class in Lommen, […]
By integrating multiple generations of educators and emphasizing mentorship, the College for Kids and Teens program at MSUM has become a vital platform for nurturing future educators. The program involves newly licensed teachers, teacher candidates, and practicum students, creating a collaborative environment. This mentorship model has proven to be highly effective. Newly licensed teachers, and some with just a few […]
MSU Moorhead is adding an online option for its undergraduate Early Childhood Education degree. Previously, the program was only available on campus. The new online delivery method opens the door for students who are employed full-time or live further away from campus. The CAEP-accredited Early Childhood Education program prepares future educators to teach children from birth through third grade in […]
Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell’s parents did not attend school beyond sixth grade, but life’s early obstacles inspired her fierce determination and a deep-rooted belief in the power of education. She says of her MSUM experience, “Throughout the program, I’ve learned to be my authentic self. So many times in education, I haven’t felt that way.” At the spring commencement ceremony, she will […]