One of MSU’s primary responsibilities is providing students with the knowledge and competencies to be successful in their careers and in the world. Through experiences like study abroad, service learning, and leadership opportunities, students can improve their understanding of society and their role within it. MSU also offers opportunities for faculty and staff to advance their learning around issues of diversity and equity in the classroom, their research, and their scholarship.

This year, faculty explored strategies for inclusive teaching, a new PhD program was launched focused on Indigenous and rural health, and departments hosted numerous professional development opportunities around increasing cultural attunement, improving understanding of diversity issues, and promoting meaningful engagement with those from different backgrounds.

Earth Sciences URGE Pod

Department of Earth Sciences members participated in the Unlearning Racism in Geoscience program. The College of Letters and Science awarded DEI grants to two Earth Sciences faculty members for the development of bystander intervention training and a comprehensive field safety guide.

Dyslexia and Innovation Symposium

MSU hosted its annual Dyslexia and Innovation Symposium Oct. 27-28, highlighting the strengths of the dyslexic mind through inspiring keynote addresses, speakers, and panel discussions. The symposium featured 20 speakers from three continents and drew nearly 900 registered participants.

Out in STEM (oSTEM)

MSU fully funded sixteen students to attend the national oSTEM conference in Boston, where they engaged in leadership and personal development sessions and connected with employers in STEM fields.

 

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students engaged in a bi-weekly Talking Circle, a collaboration between CPS and American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success.


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of undergraduate nursing students enrolled in the Mobile Health Training Program, part of the College of Nursing’s Area Health Education Center Scholars Program. This program prepares future nurses to address health equity and distribute health resources to rural and high-priority populations.


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residence hall advisors, staff, and orientation leaders were trained in diversity topics and DISC programs this year in order to best support students.