Author: Melina Downs

McConnell Co-authors Environmental Geology Text

Robert McConnell, professor emeritus of environmental science and geology, recently co-authored and published Environmental Geology Today. The book discusses geological principles and the affects of the human population on the environment by drawing on contemporary case studies. Features include critical thinking strategies, step-by-step math lessons, introductory-level geology and geological topics ranging from local to international […]

Sustainable Bioenergy Systems: Why, What, Where, How and Who

You’re Invited:Sustainable Bioenergy:  Why, What, Where, How and Who Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m. Lee Hall, Room 411 Lecture and Discussion by Dr. Mark Poth, former Division Director for Sustainable Bioenergy Science, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.Progress is being made on the development of a range of bioenergy systems. This seminar will […]

Farnsworth Co-authors Research Paper

Stephen Farnsworth, professor of political science and director of the University’s Center for Leadership and Media Studies, is co-author of a research paper, “The Foreign Policy Presidencies of Barack Obama and George W. Bush: Comparing International Television News Content,” which was presented at the American Political Science Association Conference in Chicago.

Pineda Publishes Novel

Jon Pineda, assistant professor of English, linguistics and communication, will be a featured reader and panelist at a variety of upcoming events promoting his recently published novel, Apology.His upcoming reading and author question and answer sessions include “Talk of the Stacks” at Hennepin County Library in Minneapolis on Sept. 12, “Fall for the Book Festival” at The […]