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.