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2026 Janet Andersen Award Recipients

Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Computer Science Dr. Cassandra Joiner, Associate Professor of Chemistry, St. Olaf College Dr. Cassandra (Cassie) Joiner has cultivated a laboratory and classroom culture that balances intellectual rigor with student well-being. As dedicated educator, she teaches across the curriculum—from introductory chemistry to advanced biochemistry—and recently developed an innovative Forensic Science course for… Continue reading 2026 Janet Andersen Award Recipients

2026 MidCareer Workshop, Lawrence University, July 7-9, 2026

The Midstates Consortium for Math and Science is hosting a professional development workshop for midcareer academics affiliated with Consortium schools. The workshop will be held at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin from July 7-9, 2026. The workshop leaders are Drs. Kimberly Dickson, Lawrence University and Pamela Kittelson from Gustavus Adolphus College and MCMS. MidCareer Workshop… Continue reading 2026 MidCareer Workshop, Lawrence University, July 7-9, 2026

2026 Workshop for Early Career Success, Lawrence University, July 14-16, 2026

The Midstates Consortium for Math and Science is hosting a professional development workshop for early career academics affiliated with Consortium schools. The workshop will be held atLawrence University July 14-16, 2026. The workshop leaders are Drs. Deanna Donohoue from Lawrence University and Scott Snyder from the University of Chicago. Early Career Workshop 2026 Description Early… Continue reading 2026 Workshop for Early Career Success, Lawrence University, July 14-16, 2026

2025 Workshop for Early Career Success, Gustavus Adolphus College, July 11-13, 2025

The Midstates Consortium for Math and Science is hosting a professional development workshop for early career academics affiliated with Consortium schools. The workshop will be held atGustavus Adolphus College July 11-13, 2025. The workshop leaders are Dr. Scott Bur, from Gustavus, and Dr. Scott Snyder from the University of Chicago. Both are organic chemists. Early… Continue reading 2025 Workshop for Early Career Success, Gustavus Adolphus College, July 11-13, 2025