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23 May Celebration of Scholars event highlights student research at DSU

Posted at 15:56h in Campus Happenings by crhoades

Dickinson State held the annual Celebration of Scholars event Saturday, April 13, 2019, on the University’s campus. Interdisciplinary, collaborative and student-centered, the conference is integral to the university’s mission to “support scholarly and creative activities” and “to promote excellence in teaching and learning.” Celebration of Scholars is a research conference...

22 May NDSU researchers seek input for health care study

Posted at 19:51h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

North Dakota consumers can share their experiences in a multistate research study about their interaction with health insurance and the health care system. "This research project is a chance for consumers to make their voices heard about their experiences with health insurance (or lack of health...

22 May Inspiring Teacher: Jessica Jensen, head of NDSU Emergency Management

Posted at 19:41h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Jessica Jensen’s career focuses on how we prepare and respond to emergencies, disasters and catastrophes. She has been a tenure-track faculty member at NDSU since 2011. Jensen has developed or taught more than 12 courses, ranging from Vulnerability and Functional Needs in Emergency Management to Voluntary...

22 May WSC Students Advance in National Cybersecurity Challenge

Posted at 15:44h in Campus Happenings by cpallai

WILLISTON, N.D. – Four Williston State College students have advanced to the next phase of Cyber FastTrack, a free online cybersecurity program for college students and graduates. Hundreds of colleges and universities from 25 states are competing in Cyber FastTrack in an effort to close the...

21 May Bison Robotics mining team excels at NASA competition

Posted at 19:22h in Campus Happenings, Student by hhotzler

A group of NDSU engineering students placed second overall and won several other honors at the 2019 NASA Robotic Mining Competition held in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, May 6-10. Among the awards the team collected are: • IEEE Innovation Award • Caterpillar Autonomy Award, second place • On-site Mining, second place The...

21 May DSU faculty and staff recognized for excellence in teaching and service at annual awards ceremony

Posted at 16:44h in Campus Happenings by crhoades

Dickinson State University (DSU) held its annual faculty and staff award ceremony May 2, 2019. This event, which was first held in 1988, is an opportunity for the University to celebrate the accomplishments and service of faculty and staff. More than 40 individuals were honored for their years of service...

21 May EERC’s John Harju testimony before Congress on curbing climate change attracts bipartisan raves

Posted at 15:48h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

The Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) at the University of North Dakota has been an active player in the research, development and commercialization of technologies to capture, store and use carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. Photo by Shawna Schill/UND Today. In his first time testifying...

21 May UND earns 17th national championship at collegiate aviation competition

Posted at 15:44h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

The University of North Dakota Flying Team earned its 17th national championship in SAFECON competition this past week, May 13-18, hosted at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The team has now finished first or second in 30 of the past 36 years at the National Intercollegiate...

21 May UND rallies together for salary increases, additional pool for high performers

Posted at 15:41h in Campus Happenings by ddodds

The University of North Dakota continues to solidify its perch atop the short list of best places to work and serve in North Dakota and across the region. Tom DiLorenzo A big move in that direction started last fall, when University leaders worked with schools, colleges and...

20 May NDSU professor named fellow of interior design organization

Posted at 19:15h in Campus Happenings by hhotzler

Susan Ray-Degges, professor and interior design program coordinator, has been named a fellow of the American Society of Interior Designers. It is the society’s highest honor, with less than 1 percent of its members attaining the level. “I am truly honored and humbled by this recognition –...

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