From the Division Chair Michael Korth

After a hot, dry summer, fall weather has definitely made an appearance in west-central Minnesota and classes are back in full swing at UMM. In this update of our newsletter, you can keep up with the latest activities of your favorite faculty, learn a bit more about two of our chemistry faculty, reflect on the history of the computer science program with Andy and Dian Lopez, and read alumnus Jeff Larson's story of life after UMM.

As always, we welcome suggestions for future stories.

What's the latest news at UMM's Science and Math Division?

Favorite Profs Tell All
Yes, it's time again for an update from all those fascinating Science and Math professors who grace the halls of UMM. Find out what they're up to! MORE

Jeff Larsen (UMM'89): From Comets to Classrooms
The road that led Jeff Larsen from UMM physics grad to Skywatch and his present position teaching physics at the United States Naval Academy in Maryland is peppered with some interesting explorations in the world of astronomy. MORE

Andy and Dian Lopez Look Back on their CSci Legacy
Andy and Dian Lopez have been part of UMM's computer science discipline since its creation in 1984. As they prepare for retirement from their teaching careers, we asked Andy and Dian to reflect on how far this area of study has come since its inception. MORE

Meet The New Guys in Chemistry
Ted Pappenfus and Joe Alia each have their unique reasons for finding UMM a good fit. Their contributions to the Chemistry discipline are improving the learning experience of UMM students and bringing exciting new research opportunities to the campus! MORE

Latterell Visiting Alumnus Kirsten Jaglo
Dr. Kirsten Jaglo (UMM '94) returned to UMM in late October as the 2006 Joseph Latterell Memorial Visiting Alumnus. Kirsten's day on campus was full of opportunities for her to meet with students to share her experiences, insights and advice. MORE

Observatory Gives UMM the Sun, Moon and Stars
When the Science and Math building's new wing opened in 2000, it offered a special bonus to UMM: a state-of-the-art observatory that provides students and the Morris community a chance to peer into space for a glimpse of the universe and its many marvels. MORE

Helping Others See the Beauty
Not everyone sees the beauty in math. Not everyone sees the beauty (and math!) in tattoo designs. Barry McQuarrie has been sharing an expansive sense of beauty with UMM students since his arrival in Morris in 2000. MORE

Archive of Past Feature Articles
Wondering where some of those articles you read last time went to? Well, they've made way for new features, but you can peruse the past any time by visiting our Archive site. MORE