NDSCS Mathematics and Science Associate Professor Margaret Brady has been selected as a winner of Labster’s 2022 STEM Excellence Award. This annual award recognizes 10 educators from around the world for innovation in education, through developing student-centered learning programs that utilize new technologies.

Brady was nominated by Labster team members based on her outstanding performance across multiple criteria, including encouragement of scientific literacy, support for strategies that increase student engagement, keen awareness of strategies that help STEM students learn effectively, use of innovative instructional materials and new teaching approaches, promotion of the application of science and technology in careers, and innovation in propelling an institution forward in the use of technology to help more students achieve their goals.

“The STEM Excellence Awards honor inspiring edtech innovators whose passion for teaching and commitment to student success are making a measurable impact within their community,” said Michael Bodekaer Jensen, Labster co-founder and CEO. Brady’s use of Labster virtual lab simulations in her classroom has assisted her students in developing understanding and skills related to the material she presents. “Something in the brain was clicking with the experience; even though it’s virtual, learning is taking place,” says Brady of adding Labster simulations to her courses.

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Henry and Mary Ann Loock, Wahpeton, were among the locals getting a unique treat Monday, Oct. 31. John Deere students from North Dakota State College of Science, under the supervision of Larry Ashman, cleaned up yards in the city. Connie Brandt, Wahpeton, sent in these photos of the students. They tended to the lawn belonging to her neighbors on Second Street North, the Loocks. ‘Congratulations to their community service,’ Brandt wrote. Who could disagree with that? ‘Getting these students out in a positive light and raking helps bring the college to the public and lets folks know that we appreciate them and their service to the college and the community. It’s our way of paying it forward,’ said Tyler Slettedahl, John Deere tech program coordinator.

Article written for Wahpeton Daily News on November 1, 2022.
Photo submitted by JD Tech faculty member, Larry Ascheman.

The Building Construction Technology students and faculty will begin construction this week on a new band shelter for the Wahpeton Park District. First-year students in Bryan Wolfgram’s 8-week course will begin the project by excavating, installing concrete footings, placing the concrete slab and backfilling. In the second phase of the project, students will be constructing a steel stud framed structure with both first- and second-year students in the second 8-weeks of the fall semester by students in both Jeremy Hoesel’s and Wolfgram’s Light Commercial Construction classes.

“Partnering with the Wahpeton Park District is a win-win for both our students who gain value in real life hands-on experience and for the community who benefit from their projects. We hope to continue to partner with the community to educate our students and make improvements within our community,” said Randy Stach, Chair for the Construction & Design Technology department.

Concrete for the footings will be placed on Thursday, September 1, but subject to change depending on weather.