The Impact of Research
Research creates real-world experiences for our students and faculty, and allows them to explore their big ideas in a way that contributes to greater academic conversations. Hear from campus leaders on the importance of research at Minnesota State Mankato and learn about the impact it has on our students and society.
Provost Hood
Dr. David Hood, Provost & Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs at Minnesota State University, Mankato discusses how research and experiential learning should be integral to every student’s experience to be prepared for the next step in their life.
Dean Haar
Dr. Jean Haar, Dean of the College of Education at Minnesota State University, Mankato examines how research can contribute to racial equity knowledge and identify gaps in education. She also explains how research goes beyond theory into actual application.
Dean Marincic
Dr. Patricia Marincic, Dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing at Minnesota State University, Mankato, explains that when it comes to health, research is a critical aspect of how students are able to better serve their rural and urban communities.
Dean Brown
Dr. Christopher Brown, Dean of the College of Humanities & Social Sciences at Minnesota State University, Mankato discusses how research spans many topics and engages the human experience.
Dean Alam
Dr. Mohammad Alam, the Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology at Minnesota State University, Mankato, shares how the research that students and faculty conduct is crucial, as it contributes to their personal and professional growth as well as various communities.
dean bach
Dr. Sueng Bach, the Dean of the College of Bussiness at Minnesota State University, Mankato, knows the power of research within business and continually encourages students to be curious and creative about solving problems. Dr. Bach brings his wisdom and intelligence to our community and hopes that we all continue asking and answering questions about how to make the world a better place.
associate vice president berry
Dr. Timothy Berry, Interim Associate Vice President of Faculty Affairs & Equity Intitiatives at Minnesota State University, Mankato, explains that research is a way to engage justice and how a team approach is necessary to take action for more equitable education that benefits everyone.
Professor Lopez
Dr. Jose Javier Lopez is a distinguished faculty scholar and professor at the College of Humanities and Social Sciences who teaches in the Department of Geography at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Professor Lopez explains some of his past research and the current research he is doing in collaboration with Besiem Yemiru, a graduate student in the Global Information Systems department. Professor Lopez is interested in making the world a better place and helps students do the same through their research.
Professor deRuiter
Dr. Hans-Peter deRuiter is a faculty member and research scholar teaching at Minnesota State University, Mankato, in the College of Allied Health and Nursing. Professor deRuiter brings his global knowledge and unique perspective to improve the usage of various techniques in healthcare. Professor deRuiter also works with students to ensure that the approaches they use and learn can cooperate alongside the healthcare technology that is advancing every day.
Professor Scott
Dr. Kristin Scott is a faculty member and active researcher who teaches in the Department of Marketing under the College of Business at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Professor Scott’s goal is to make the world a better place through sustainable marketing, and she encourages students to conduct research that is related to their specific interests as well. Dr. Scott has extensive experience in research and is impacting the College of Business with her knowledge and desire to teach and learn.
Professor sharlin
Dr. David Sharlin is a faculty member and MS Coordinator who teaches under the College of Science, Engineering and Technology in the Department of Biological Sciences. Professor Sharlin mentors students and gives them the opportunity to test their hypotheses. Professor Sharlin introduces us to the Sharlin Lab, where Graduate and Undergraduate students work together to make a positive impact on human health through their research. Also featured in the video are two Graduate and two Undergraduate students who share their experiences working in the lab. The Sharlin Lab epitomizes the university’s mission statement of engaging in big ideas and real-world thinking.
