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Emily Shepard
January 10, 2022
Press Release

150 Minnesota Students to Compete at Regional High School Science Bowl

Emily Shepard
January 10, 2022
Press Release
150 Minnesota Students to Compete at Regional High School Science Bowl

On Saturday, January 22, 150 students will utilize their science and math knowledge to compete virtually in the 2022 high school Minnesota Science Bowl.

Tagged: Science Bowl

Emily Shepard
January 5, 2022

How did they think of that!?: The beginning of students’ State Science and Engineering Fair journeys

Emily Shepard
January 5, 2022
How did they think of that!?: The beginning of students’ State Science and Engineering Fair journeys

One of the major benefits of the State Science and Engineering Fair (SSEF) is developing students’ abilities to conduct independent research. In fact, of our 2019 SSEF participants, 94% reported increased research skills and 86% noted their capability to work independently had improved!

Tagged: SSEF

Emily Shepard
January 1, 2022
Newsletter

January 2022 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
January 1, 2022
Newsletter
January 2022 Newsletter

MAS Program News | High School Science Bowl on January 22 | Explore the STEM Path of a Computer Scientist | MN STEM Spotlight: Belwin Conservancy | Top MN STEM News & Events

Emily Shepard
December 2, 2021

December 2021 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
December 2, 2021
December 2021 Newsletter

MAS Program Updates | Science Fair Student Spotlight: Science Communication Award | Resources for STEM Enthusiasts | My Talk 107.1 Nets Funds for FORSE

Emily Shepard
November 2, 2021
Newsletter

November 2021 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
November 2, 2021
Newsletter
November 2021 Newsletter

Welcome to our New Board President | Upcoming FORSE Fundraiser on My Talk 107.1 | Science Bowl Registration Open | MN STEM News and Events and more!

Emily Shepard
November 2, 2021
Press Release

Dr. Cynthia Ward-Thompson Elected President of the Minnesota Academy of Science Board of Director

Emily Shepard
November 2, 2021
Press Release
Dr. Cynthia Ward-Thompson Elected President of the Minnesota Academy of Science Board of Director

MAS is excited to announce that Dr. Cynthia Ward-Thompson has been elected President of the Board of Directors.

Tagged: Board of Directors

Emily Shepard
October 4, 2021

October 2021 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
October 4, 2021
October 2021 Newsletter

FORSE Update: Earthworm Dissection at Relentless Academy | MAS Partners with Friends of the Mississippi River | Six New Members Join MAS Board of Directors | Science Journal Download | Welcome to our New Operations Manager

Emily Shepard
September 25, 2021
Press Release

Minnesota Academy of Science Welcomes New Board of Directors Cohort

Emily Shepard
September 25, 2021
Press Release
Minnesota Academy of Science Welcomes New Board of Directors Cohort

MAS is honored to welcome six new Board of Directors members from Minnesota’s STEM community. The new Board members will each support the nonprofit’s work to advance STEM education throughout Minnesota.

Tagged: Board of Directors

Emily Shepard
September 20, 2021
News Article

Welcome to our New Operations Manager!

Emily Shepard
September 20, 2021
News Article
Welcome to our New Operations Manager!

Welcome Jennifer Hadley as our new Operations Manager! Jennifer’s work to coordinate daily office operations, support staff and programs, and oversee relationships with vendors and volunteers makes her an integral part of the MAS team.

Tagged: Staff

Emily Shepard
September 3, 2021
Newsletter

September 2021 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
September 3, 2021
Newsletter
September 2021 Newsletter

FORSE Program Boosted by 3M Grant | Gratitude to our Outgoing Board Members | MN STEM Spotlight: Girls Dream Code | FORSE Coding Club at Highwood Hills | Science Fair Award Spotlight: Ecolab Award for Water Vision | Explore STEM in your Corner of Minnesota

Emily Shepard
July 19, 2021
Press Release

MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RECEIVES $75,000 GRANT FROM 3M FOR STEM EDUCATION 

Emily Shepard
July 19, 2021
Press Release
MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE RECEIVES $75,000 GRANT FROM 3M FOR STEM EDUCATION 

MAS recently received a $75,000 grant from 3M to expand the FORSE program, which works with partner sites to provide students from populations traditionally underrepresented in STEM with learning experiences such as mentoring and enrichment activities.

Tagged: FORSE

Emily Shepard
July 5, 2021
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Summer 2021 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
July 5, 2021
Newsletter
Summer 2021 Newsletter

STEM Play Day at Stonebridge World School | State Science Fair Students Net ISEF Prizes | Join the MAS Board of Directors | Science Far Award Spotlight: Award for Algal Achievement | Top Minnesota STEM News Stories | 25+ Upcoming STEM Events

Emily Shepard
May 14, 2021
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May 2021 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
May 14, 2021
Newsletter
May 2021 Newsletter

Top Minnesota STEM News Stories | 20+ Upcoming STEM Events | Undergrads Present Research at Winchell Symposium | New STEM from Home Ideas | Summer STEM Mentoring Opportunity | MAS 2021 MAS Annual Meeting Recap

Emily Shepard
April 28, 2021
Press Release

35 UNDERGRADUATES SHOWCASE RESEARCH IN VIRTUAL STEM SYMPOSIUM

Emily Shepard
April 28, 2021
Press Release
35 UNDERGRADUATES SHOWCASE RESEARCH IN VIRTUAL STEM SYMPOSIUM

Thirty-five students from 14 regional colleges and universities presented their original STEM research at the Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium, which occurred virtually on April 24.

Tagged: WURS

Emily Shepard
April 22, 2021

CLOQUET TEACHER WINS SEAGATE EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE MENTORING AWARD

Emily Shepard
April 22, 2021
CLOQUET TEACHER WINS SEAGATE EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE MENTORING AWARD

William Bauer, a Cloquet Public Schools educator, has won the prestigious Seagate Excellence in Science Mentoring Award at the 84th annual Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair.

Emily Shepard
April 14, 2021
Newsletter

April 2021 Newsletter

Emily Shepard
April 14, 2021
Newsletter
April 2021 Newsletter

Minnesota STEM News & Events | Over 300 Students Compete in State Science Fair | Dr. Jim Maher to Deliver Winchell Keynote | Six Students Advance to National JSHS | MAS Debuts Minnesota STEM Map | Seagate Rising Star Awards | 2021 MAS Annual Meeting | Summer STEM Fun and Learning

Emily Shepard
April 13, 2021
Press Release

UNDERGRADUATES FROM 15 SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN STEM RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Emily Shepard
April 13, 2021
Press Release
UNDERGRADUATES FROM 15 SCHOOLS TO PARTICIPATE IN STEM RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM

Forty students from 13 regional colleges and universities will showcase their original research at the upcoming Winchell Undergraduate Research Symposium, which will take place virtually on April 24.

Tagged: WURS

Emily Shepard
April 9, 2021
Press Release

Cloquet Student Wins Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award at State Science Fair

Emily Shepard
April 9, 2021
Press Release
Cloquet Student Wins Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award at State Science Fair

Parker Sickmann, a seventh-grader at Cloquet Middle School, has won the Broadcom Coding with Commitment Award at the 84th annual Minnesota State Science & Engineering Fair.

Tagged: SSEF

Emily Shepard
April 9, 2021
Press Release

GRAND RAPIDS TEACHER WINS SEAGATE EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE MENTORING AWARD

Emily Shepard
April 9, 2021
Press Release
GRAND RAPIDS TEACHER WINS SEAGATE EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE MENTORING AWARD

Lori Grabarkewitz, a Robert J. Elkington Middle School educator, has won the prestigious Seagate Excellence in Science Mentoring Award at the 84th annual Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair.

Tagged: SSEF

Emily Shepard
April 8, 2021
Press Release

TWO ROCHESTER STUDENTS WIN PRESTIGIOUS SEAGATE RISING STAR AWARDS IN STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Emily Shepard
April 8, 2021
Press Release
TWO ROCHESTER STUDENTS WIN PRESTIGIOUS SEAGATE RISING STAR AWARDS IN STATE SCIENCE FAIR

Judges at the 84th annual Minnesota State Science and Engineering Fair awarded two Rochester students prominent Seagate Rising Star Awards.

Tagged: SSEF

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