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NATURE University Summer Camp galvanizes STEM interest in North Dakota TCU students

In an activity-packed two-week program, thirteen students from three tribal colleges—Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College (NHSC), Sitting Bull College (SBC), and Turtle Mountain College (TMC)—immersed themselves in hands-on science at this year’s NATURE University Summer Camp.

Feature Stories

Jun 264 min read

The RSTE launches its latest cohort

Since 2021, ND-ACES has sponsored the Rural Student Teaching Experience (RSTE) program. The RSTE supports student teachers while they complete a one-semester internship in rural North Dakota schools, primarily in STEM classrooms. The program offers participants mentorship from experienced educators and provides them with a stipend to cover their living expenses while they are away from their home campus.

Feature Stories

Jun 44 min read

June 2025 News and Notes

Our June 2025 News and Notes newsletter is now available . In this issue: - Note from the Director - The RSTE launches its latest cohort...

News and Notes

Jun 31 min read

ND EPSCoR begins jurisdictional asset mapping project

ND EPSCoR has begun the process of measuring research capacity at North Dakota institutions of higher education. The goal of our jurisdictional asset mapping project is to identify and analyze the strengths of institutions in the areas of research, education, research administration and workforce development, so that together we can bring more research grant dollars to North Dakota colleges and universities. All ND higher education institutions and Tribal colleges are invited

Jurisdictional Asset Map

May 291 min read

Planning an E-CORE or an E-RISE? We can help!

E-CORE and E-RISE solicitations require PIs to provide the jurisdictional steering committee with their notice of intent to submit a proposal prior to submission. If you're a PI at a North Dakota institution who is submitting an E-CORE or E-RISE, learn how you can submit your letter to the ND EPSCoR State Steering Committee.

E-CORE/E-RISE

May 211 min read

May 2025 News and Notes

The May 2025 News and Notes newsletter is now available. In this issue: Note from the Director “His support has had a big impact on my academic journey.” ND-ACES researcher Nicholas Galt wins two teaching awards Spring 2025 Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program awards E-CORE and E-RISE deadline reminders External event: RADCon ND EPSCoR funding opportunity ND STEM Highlights STEM Workshops, Webinars, and Events Other Funding Opportunities

News and Notes

May 61 min read

Spring 2025 ND EPSCoR Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program awards announced

The ND EPSCoR State Office, in partnership with Valley City State University, solicited proposals for the Spring 2025 Undergraduate...

May 64 min read

“His support has had a big impact on my academic journey.” ND-ACES researcher Nicholas Galt wins two teaching awards

Valley City State University science professor and ND-ACES researcher Nicholas Galt has been awarded not one but two accolades from his campus community. Faculty members chose him for the 2024-25 VCSU Faculty Excellence Award, and the VCSU Student Senate awarded him Teacher of the Year.

May 52 min read

External Conference: RADCon

South Dakota State University will host RADCon, a regional networking conference in Rapid City, SD, on June 5-6, 2025. This conference will enable geographically isolated research support professionals to exchange proven practices, share resources and opportunities, and chart a course for future collaboration.

Apr 221 min read

Jim Doolittle named ND EPSCoR Director

James J. Doolittle, Ph.D., has been named Director of the North Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (ND ESPCoR). Doolittle will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, management, and overall coordination of the program.

Apr 162 min read