An analysis of several studies on learning styles suggests that students perform slightly better academically when lessons are tailored to their specific style. But it may not be worth the investment.
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The University of North Dakota is the chief opportunity engine for its students and the State of North Dakota. Founded in 1883 – six years before North Dakota statehood – UND is among the nation’s premier regional public research universities. With an enrollment of 14,000 students, UND is a leader and innovator in rural and Indigenous health, energy, aerospace, autonomous systems, and national defense. Classified as a “Doctoral University: Higher Research Activity” institution by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, UND is characterized by a solid foundation of the liberal arts, high quality students and faculty, a diverse curriculum, a widely recognized program of graduate education and research, law and medical schools praised for quality and innovation, rich cultural resources, and an outstanding record of alumni support. Its major academic divisions include Arts and Sciences, Aerospace Sciences, Business and Public Administration, Education and Human Development, Engineering and Mines, Nursing and Professional Disciplines, Medicine and Health Sciences, Law, Extended Learning and the School of Graduate Studies. Long a provider of distance education, UND also has developed a robust online presence.
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Floods, hurricanes, fires and pandemics are hard for any school district to deal with. But in rural districts the struggle to recover is even harder.
It’s a good idea to make sure your spacecraft can take the heat that comes with reentering Earth’s atmosphere before you put people in it.
Many of her male colleagues believed Pearl Young had an attitude problem based on her efforts to advocate for herself and her team.
This unofficial and invisible safety net is widespread and operates at all income levels. But no one knows the actual scale of this web of informal transactions.
The themes in the hit television series echo the social and political issues that the state has grappled with for decades.
Looking for ways to eat better? Turns out your doctor may not be your best source of information.
Educators can use social and emotional lessons to prepare young professionals to navigate communication and conflict in the workplace.
The practice of holding kids back a grade is becoming a more popular solution to address low achievement scores. But research suggests it often does more harm than good for students.
An accurate estimate of when someone died is a critical part of forensic investigations. In extremely cold conditions, molecular biology can provide critical information where the naked eye cannot.
Three keys to protecting an aging brain are physical activity, intellectual stimulation and annual screenings for dementia.
A growing number of states are passing laws that call scientific theories into question.
A pioneering effort that allowed a teenager with a neck injury to play pinball sheds light on today’s vibrant community of esports players with disabilities.
Many popular cereals have 10 to 14 grams of sugar per serving, which is nearly a third of the USDA’s recommended daily limit.
Safely landing a spacecraft that’s falling from the sky very quickly is easier said than done.
As the nation marks the 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board, one of its most significant side effects − the large-scale loss of Black teachers − continues to affect America’s schools.
Ardent segregationist Lester Maddox became governor of Georgia after earning the admiration of white voters by refusing to integrate his chicken restaurant.
Studies show a parent’s poor diet could affect the genes of generations to come – and set up children and grandchildren for obesity and cardiovascular issues.
Not all teachers comply when asked to adjust student grades. An education scholar takes a look at what happens when they don’t.
Rock dust is only part of the story of soil. Living creatures, many of them too tiny to see, keep that soil healthy for growing everything from food to forests.
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Research Assistant Professor of Aerospace, University of North Dakota
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Associate Professor in Honors, University of North Dakota
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Associate Professor of Education Foundations & Research, University of North Dakota
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Chair of Geriatrics, University of North Dakota
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Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of North Dakota
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Associate Professor of Teaching and Leadership, University of North Dakota
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Assistant Professor of Forensic Science, Director of the Forensic Science Program, University of North Dakota
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Clinical Assistant Professor of Education, Health and Behavior Studies, University of North Dakota
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Medical Student, University of North Dakota
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Assistant Professor of Space Studies, University of North Dakota
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Assistant Professor of Esports, University of North Dakota
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Assistant Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of North Dakota
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Professor of English and Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, University of North Dakota
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Associate Professor of Science Education, University of North Dakota
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Associate Professor of Educational Foundations and Research, University of North Dakota
