Wednesday, Oct. 5 | 6-8:30 p.m. | CMU Ballroom
After more than 30 years, Dr. Andrew Conteh is retiring and moving to California. Before he leaves, we want as many people as possible who have been touched by this extraordinary man to say “thank you.” Read the rest of this entry →
Each year the Graduate Student Organization along with the Graduate Council solicit and nominate one or two graduate students to the Graduate Student Lecture Series. The lecturer is chosen based on the significance of their graduate research and potential contribution to their field of study. The Graduate Lecturers will present their work at the Student Academic Conference on April 12, 2016 either in person or via distance technology. Deadline to apply is Friday, January 22nd. Please see attachment for more information.
Student-centered education through mentoring
student research and creative activities
It’s not too early to inform your students of the upcoming 18th Annual Student Academic Conference. Although the conference isn’t until April 12, 2016, encourage them to start researching and preparing their presentations.
Consider making participation or attendance in the SAC part of your spring semester syllabus.
To view SAC Handbooks from the past, read about past keynote speakers and find out more about the conference, visit www.mnstate.edu/sac or email acconf@mnstate.edu.
Student-centered education through mentoring
student research and creative activities
Ask your advisor or professor how you can participate in the 18th Annual Student Academic Conference and showcase your academic project on April 12, 2016. It’s not too early to start researching and preparing your presentations.
To view SAC Handbooks from the past, read about past keynote speakers and find out more about the conference, visit www.mnstate.edu/sac or email acconf@mnstate.edu.
Music major to present at Student Academic Conference April 14
By Meghan Feir
Over the years, as more musical genres have sprung up, concertgoers have been offered a rising selection of performances to attend. Unfortunately, classical music concerts have taken a hit because of the wide variety in music entertainment, along with a lack of musical knowledge and unawareness of concert etiquette. Senior music major Tania Arseculeratne is greatly aware of this well-documented problem and recognizes the need to attract younger audiences to classical music. Read the rest of this entry →
The schedule for this year’s Student Academic Conference presentations can be viewed here and online at www.mnstate.edu/SAC. Read the rest of this entry →
Yahya Frederickson will be the keynote speaker at this year’s Student Academic Conference on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. To view the full schedule and list of presentation abstracts for this year’s Student Academic Conference, visit www.mnstate.edu/sac.
Biography
Yahya Frederickson teaches writing and literature at Minnesota State University Moorhead. He holds a B.A. in The Individual and Society, an individualized major, from MSUM, an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. in English from the University of North Dakota. Between graduate degrees he taught for six years in Yemen, initially as a Peace Corps Volunteer. He served as a Fulbright Scholar in Syria in 2005 and in Saudi Arabia in 2011. Read the rest of this entry →
Graduate student to present at Student Academic Conference April 14
By Meghan Feir
For graduate student Stephanie Peterson, the research she will be presenting at this year’s Student Academic Conference hits close to home. After watching her grandmother experience right hemisphere brain damage (RHD) after a stroke and watching a family friend receive speech therapy, Peterson became interested in speech-language-hearing sciences at a young age. Read the rest of this entry →
Anthropology major to present at Student Academic Conference April 14
By Danielle Rebel
When people began settling in Moorhead, it was a time of ball gowns and waistcoats. Traveling required a much greater effort than it does today. But the course of a century, a lot can change. Read the rest of this entry →
Graduate student to present at Student Academic Conference on April 14
By Meghan Feir
School Psychology graduate student, Sean Soehren, entered the program knowing he wanted to help struggling students in the classroom, and through his research, he may be able to assist educators with new methods of growing classroom compliancy.
His presentation topic, “Increasing Compliance Using Mystery Motivator and Sure I Will Behavioral Interventions,” is based on the research he did on behavioral intervention for his thesis. Soehren worked with second graders with reading disabilities and extreme behavioral issues last spring to find a way to increase compliance for the benefit of the classroom. Read the rest of this entry →
Economics major to present at Student Academic Conference on April 14
By Danielle Rebel
Multivitamins. Meal replacement shakes. Whey protein. Creatine, calcium and vitamin C. All fall into the larger category of dietary supplements.
In his Student Academic Conference presentation, senior economics major Vinh Dao will discuss how various socioeconomic factors determine the amount of dietary supplements a person is likely to take on a daily basis.
“There are several factors that will impact dietary supplement intake for an individual,” Dao said. “This is not looking to stereotype; it is just a study to see how many milligrams of supplements (people) are going to take based on their demographics.” Read the rest of this entry →
Biosciences majors to present at Student Academic Conference on April 14
By Brittany Dunnigan
When many people think of bees, honey is the first thing that comes to mind. These incredible little insects, however, play a much larger role in sustaining our ecosystem than simply supplying this sweet treat.
Senior James Kawlewski and junior Marissa Reeves, Biosciences students at MSUM, both agree that bees are essential to pollination and biodiversity. By working with MSUM Biosciences Professor Sarah Anderson, the students have conducted research to identify the number of different bee species that exist in Clay County to determine the level of biodiversity in the area. Read the rest of this entry →
By Brittany Dunnigan
Free time is a foreign concept to graduate student Khulude Bukhari. From her studies to her job and volunteer work at The Welcome Center and West Fargo Community High School, she is actively pursuing her dream of becoming a school counselor.
Pursuing a Master of Science in Counseling and Student Affairs, Bukhari has a passion for helping people, especially children and families. She also enjoys working with refugees. After moving from another country to the United States for school, Bukhari understands the challenge of adapting to a new culture. Read the rest of this entry →
If you are planning on going through Marketing Graphics to get your poster printed, please email your posters to graphics@mnstate.edu as soon as possible. Pick up posters at Marketing Graphics located in the lower level of Weld Hall, Room 6. Graphics will call you when your posters are finished. More poster information can be found here. Read the rest of this entry →
AIGA Dragons would like to offer our services for FREE! As a student organization comprised of graphic design majors, we will use our knowledge and experience with layout, color theory, and design to help you achieve an impressive and highly professional research poster for your presentation. Read the rest of this entry →
Faculty members are encouraged to volunteer for the Student Academic Conference being held April 14. Volunteer as a poster evaluator, session chair or as help for the registration table. Visit www.mnstate.edu/sac to fill out a volunteer form.
AIGA Dragons would like to offer our services for FREE! As a student organization comprised of graphic design majors, we will use our knowledge and experience with layout, color theory, and design to help you achieve an impressive and highly professional research poster for your presentation.Applications to present at MSUM’s 2015 Student Academic Conference are being accepted here. The purpose of the Student Academic Conference is to showcase the work and talent of MSUM students through presentations, posters and creative works at a one day conference held at MSUM each April. Read the rest of this entry →
The deadline to apply for the state-wide Minnesota Undergraduate Scholars Conference has been extended to Feb. 13, 2015.
Applications to present at MSUM’s 2015 Student Academic Conference are now being accepted here. The purpose of the Student Academic Conference is to showcase the work and talent of MSUM students through presentations, posters and creative works at a one day conference held at MSUM each April. Read the rest of this entry →
