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Success
Stories
Travis Martin started his career as a Research
Scientist at Dakota Technologies, Inc. when he was a student
at Valley City State University. With STTAR program support,
he says, "I was able to meet scientists and get my master's
degree." He earned his M.S. in Chemistry from North Dakota
State University with the support of a ND EPSCoR Graduate
Assistantship. He said the assistantship helped him complete
his master's degree quicker than if he had worked and studied.
He said that the "EPSCoR program helped me choose my career
goal."
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At
ComMark, Inc. in Mayville, Carrie Osland,
as a Mayville State University senior in Computer Information
Systems, developed a client administration database and application
programs for the software Internet development company. Osland
said it is both rewarding and educational to work with cutting-edge
technology, while meeting customers' needs. "I'm glad there's
a program that is providing opportunities for students to
work with new technology," she said. "This will be a great
stepping stone for when I graduate."
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Brian
Tangen is a 1999 Valley City State University graduate
and a ND EPSCoR Graduate Student Assistantship award winner.
This award allowed him to stay in North Dakota while pursuing
graduate education and a career in wildlife research. Tangen
earned his M.S. in Zoology at NDSU. Tangen is currently employed
as a Biological Science Technician by the U.S. Geological Survey
in Jamestown, ND.
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Dr.
Tom Gonnella, Mayville State University (MaSU) Assistant
Professor of Chemistry/Physics, participated in ND EPSCoR's
Faculty Laboratory and Research Experiences (FLARE) program
to develop research skills through collaboration with NDSU scientists.
This activity led to the update of science curriculum and the
initiation of student-centered research at his home institution.
Dr. Gonnella continued his collaboration with NDSU scientists
and Dakota Technologies, Inc. (DTI) through ND EPSCoR's Faculty
in Technology Transfer (FITT) program and will engage MaSU undergraduates
in research that applies DTI-developed technology with the support
of ND EPSCoR's Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN)
program.
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Dr.
Selmer Moen, Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science at Minot State University, received ND EPSCoR Faculty
in Technology Transfer (FITT) support to assist Killdeer Mountain
Manufacturing in their development of aircraft test flight circuit
boards.
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Dr.
Christopher Keller, Assistant Professor of Biology
at Minot State University, initiated a student-centered research
program with the support of ND EPSCoR's Biomedical Research
Infrastructure Network (BRIN). By conducting experiments on
the control of plant growth and photosynthesis, students gain
valuable hands-on experience, which improves their job readiness
and expands their career visions and options for employment.
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