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27 Feb NDSU researchers examine policy implications of truck technologies

Posted at 16:16h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

NDSU researchers used innovative modeling techniques to examine the public policy implications of proposed technologies for reducing truck fuel consumption and cutting operating costs. “Policy implications of truck platooning and electrification” was recently published in the journal Energy Policy. The paper’s lead author was Raj Bridgelall,...

27 Feb NDSU Master of Public Health program streamlines application process

Posted at 16:15h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Prospective students who want to apply to the NDSU Master of Public Healthprogram now have a streamlined way to do it. Effective Jan. 1, NDSU Public Health became a member of the Association for Schools and Programs of Public Health. Benefits include access to the “Schools of...

24 Feb NDSU pharmaceutical sciences student wins Three Minute Thesis competition

Posted at 14:34h in Academics, Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Pharmaceutical sciences doctoral student Riddhi Trivedi was named the winner of NDSU’s annual Three Minute Thesis Competition Feb. 20. Trivedi also received the People’s Choice Award at the competition. The event, which highlights graduate student research, is hosted by the College of Graduate and Interdisciplinary Studies....

24 Feb Civic Innovation Force: NDSU students to address city issues

Posted at 14:32h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

NDSU students have an exciting new opportunity to tackle real-world issues facing the city of Fargo. NDSU’s Nice Center is partnering with the city in a project called the Civic Innovation Force. The project is scheduled to hold a special Leap Day workshop on Saturday, Feb....

19 Feb NDSU researcher receives NCAA grant

Posted at 21:32h in Uncategorized by hhotzler

Christi McGeorge, professor of human development and family science, has received a $20,000 grant from the NCAA Innovations in Research and Practice Grant Program. The grant program, which is now in its seventh year, is designed to enhance college athletes’ psychosocial well-being and mental health. McGeorge,...

19 Feb NDSU environmental engineering degree approved

Posted at 21:30h in Academics, Campus Happenings by hhotzler

The State Board of Higher Education has approved NDSU offering a new Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering degree. The new program is set to begin in fall 2020. The goal of the program is to expand the STEM workforce pool for North Dakota and provide...

18 Feb NDSU GeoWall team wins regional competition

Posted at 15:27h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

NDSU civil engineering students took home top honors from the 2020 Midwest Regional GeoWall Competition held at the University of Minnesota-Duluth Feb. 7-8. The objective of the competition is to design and build a model retaining wall in an 18” x 26” x 18” wooden box....

13 Feb Finalists selected for NDSU Faculty Lectureship

Posted at 19:04h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Three respected NDSU faculty members are finalists for the Faculty Lectureship Award. The honor, which is one of the oldest and most prestigious of the university’s awards, recognizes sustained professional excellence in teaching, scholarly achievement and service. The finalists include: Thomas DeSutter, professor of soil science...

13 Feb Free Speech and Open Inquiry series to begin with student journalism discussion

Posted at 19:03h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Steven Listopad, founder of New Voices USA, is scheduled to present a Free Speech and Open Inquiry lecture on student journalism at NDSU on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The event is set to start at 4 p.m. in Minard Hall, room 230. In his talk, ““Hazelwood: 32...

10 Feb NDSU faculty member to give Hina doll presentation

Posted at 21:04h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Ann Braaten, associate professor of practice in the Department of Apparel, Merchandising, Interior Design and Hospitality Management, is scheduled to give a presentation during a Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society Hina Doll Collection display on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Fargo Air Museum. The educational...

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