Lori Haak, a member of the Minnesota Academy of Science Board of Directors, discusses the positive and lasting impact of Science Fair volunteer judges.
From high school Science Fair projects to ecology field research to coordinating community science projects, passion for STEM has been a common thread in our Operations Manager and Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Hadley’s life.
Why is it important to participate in STEM research in high school? Hear the perspective of Linnea, a Junior Minnesota Academy of Science inductee.
A Minnesota high school student shares how extra-curricular STEM programs provided opportunities gain experience and knowledge in neuroscience, as well as form connections and friendships.
A graduating college student provides a detailed plan for a computer science learning journey, with an attempt to offer resources that may appeal to several different learning styles.
Travis Frey, an experienced Science Fair judge on the regional and international level, offers tips and advice for teachers and parents on how to help students develop Science Fair projects and presentations.
Travis Frey presents a brief summary of his experiences as a science fair student, his experiences at the ISEF both as a student and a Judge, and discusses the aspects that judges look for at the local, state and international levels of competition.
Roberts’ 1937 article reports on the behavior of a pair of beavers who were raised at an outdoor tank by the University of Minnesota Zoological Building.
In 1939, the Itasca Wilderness Sanctuary was established by agreement between the Minnesota Academy of Science (MAS), Minnesota Department of Conservation, and Minnesota State Parks.
In Leonard Ford’s 1941 JMAS article, he writes that “no subject can be made to create so much interest or entertainment for a large group as chemistry because no subject lends itself so well to visual demonstration.”
John Leiberg’s 1886 Journal of the MN Academy of Natural Sciences article underscores the continued resonance of scientific research documented in early Academy history.
A wide selection of materials from the Minnesota Academy of Science archives is now available to the public through the Minnesota Digital Library!
A look at the 1905 JMAS article ‘Explorations of Verendrye and His Sons From Lake Superior to the Rocky Mountains’, by geologist Warren Upham.
Loons and Lead is a presentation by Get the Lead Out, a program within the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency that is focused on education and outreach about the dangers of lead fishing tackle, especially for the common loon.
The Minnesota STEM institutions map offers information about a variety of statewide STEM related institutions to help users to make educated choices about their visits.