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“It was a great experience”: ND-ACES researcher Hanmant Gaikwad looks back and looks ahead
As he prepares to defend his dissertation this spring, Hanmant Gaikwad, a doctoral student at NDSU, reflects on a research journey shaped by interdisciplinary collaboration, hands-on learning, and the opportunities made possible through ND-ACES and ND EPSCoR.
9 hours ago2 min read


April 2026 News and Notes newsletter
The April 2026 News and Notes newsletter is now available. In this issue:
- Note from the Director
- ND EPSCoR supports student research showcase at AIHEC Student Conference
- Call for speakers and poster presentations at the ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference
- ND EPSCoR funding opportunities
- ND EPSCoR FY26 STEM research seed awards announced
- Reminder: let us know about your E-RISE or E-CORE proposal
- ND STEM highlights
- STEM workshops, webinars, and events
- Other fun
Apr 71 min read


Call for speakers and poster presentations at the ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference
Faculty, students, and postdoctoral fellows from North Dakota institutions of higher education are invited to submit an abstract for presentation at the 2026 ND EPSCoR Annual State Conference.
Apr 71 min read


Research networking event: Cover Crops and Pollinators Intentional Collision
ND EPSCoR is hosting an “intentional collision” event for North Dakota researchers who focus on issues surrounding cover crops and pollinators.
Intentional collisions are networking opportunities designed to bring individuals with similar research interests together from across North Dakota in a setting designed to facilitate building teams to address research questions. The event will be held on Wednesday, April 22, in Bismarck.
Mar 251 min read
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