Friday, February 22, 2019

Montana State University Bobcat Bulletin

MSU NEWS

Engineering college's Three Minute Thesis competition to be held Feb. 28

For a fifth straight year a group of graduate students from MSU will give the public a chance to hear their 80,000-word thesis projects presented in only 180 seconds each.

Babcock is MSU's third Presidential Faculty Leadership Fellow

As this year's Presidential Faculty Leadership Fellow at MSU,psychology professor Michael Babcock is immersing himself in the culture, policies and decision-making processes of MSU for an academic year while being mentored by academic and administrative leaders.

Crickets, mealworms, pupae: Hundreds flock to MSU's Strand Union Building to try edible insects

Grasshopper Korean veggie cellophane noodles. Black ant roasted beet-cucumber arugula salad. Chocolate mousse with bug bar. Acheta (cricket) Korean fried rice. These and more dishes featuring edible insects were served to hundreds of students, faculty, staff and community members who attended the 31st annual Bug Buffet held Thursday in MSU's Strand Union Building.

Montana Society of Engineers seeks nominations for engineering hall of fame

The Montana Society of Engineers is once again inviting nominations for the Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame, which celebrates outstanding contributions to the engineering profession and to the public welfare of Montana.

MSU develops unique set of resources for Montana parents

When Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services staff members wanted to advance their efforts to curb underage drinking, they knew that parents are the No. 1 influence on whether youth engage in risky behaviors. And they knew they wanted to bring in new expertise and fresh ideas.

New non-credit MSU course aims to refine critical, responsible thinking practices

MSU professor Kristen Intemann will lead a new four-week course called "Calling B.S.: How Do We Believe Responsibly?" which is open to all community members and MSU students. The course will run on Monday evenings from March 25 until April 15.