MSU students, faculty present research at 2026 North Dakota INBRE Symposium
GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Fifteen students and faculty from the Minot State University Department of Science attended the 2026 North Dakota INBRE Annual Symposium, held Oct. 10 at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences.
The North Dakota IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) is a federally supported program dedicated to strengthening biomedical research capacity, supporting undergraduate research opportunities, and fostering scientific collaboration across institutions in North Dakota.
Minot State brought 11 research presentations to the event. MSU's research represented a diverse range of scientific disciplines, including organic chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, environmental science, neuroscience, motor development, and rehabilitation sciences.
“Congratulations to all the students and faculty who participated in the 2026 North Dakota INBRE Symposium,” said Laurie Geller, MSU vice president for academic affairs. “Thank you to everyone who represented Minot State and for all of the amazing work they do each day. I especially want to thank the faculty who mentored and worked with these students.”
Minot State students who presented their research included Markelle Alexander, Megan Connell, Sofiah Crowe, Tara Czemeres, Kubsam Daniel, Annika Henjum, Faith Hauck, Skylar Hall, Deidra Jensen, Mason Lemer, Kekoa Munos, Kristin Nelson, Meadow Poitra, Michael Raye, Sophia Svystunova, and Tereza Vrbanek. Faculty included Mikhail Bobylev, professor of chemistry; Lioudmila Bobyleva, instructor in chemistry; Yung-Ju (Ruth) Chen, associate professor of kinesiology; Joseph Collette, professor of geosciences; Beth Marschner, associate professor of kinesiology; Joe Pettit, associate professor of biology; and Bryan Schmidt, professor of chemistry, chair, Department of Science.
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Published: 10/29/26
