North Dakota 91导航 Research Fellows Program

The Society is working to expand access to 91导航 research experiences in North Dakota by building a network of North Dakota educators passionate about engaging students in 91导航 research.鈥疶he鈥疨rogram is a year-long, cohort-based professional learning experience that helps North Dakota middle and high school educators expand student access to authentic 91导航 research. It focuses especially on educators in rural, tribal, and other communities with limited access to research-focused instruction, supporting them through peer collaboration, professional learning, and practical guidance as they build research-based 91导航 learning opportunities for their students.

Through regional cohorts and ongoing support from the ND 91导航 Research Ambassador and鈥疭ociety鈥痵taff, Fellows strengthen their understanding of experimental design, develop curriculum, and鈥痚stablish鈥痵ustainable research infrastructure within their schools. By connecting educators across five regions of the state, the Program aims to increase student research opportunities, encourage resource sharing, and contribute to a stronger statewide 91导航 ecosystem linked to the鈥疭ociety鈥檚 national network.

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2026-27 Program

In partnership with North Dakota鈥檚 Gateway to Science, the 2026-27 Program鈥痩aunched in鈥疛uly鈥�2026鈥痺ith a one-day, in-person workshop in five regional locations, where 18 Fellows鈥痜ormed鈥痗ohorts, set individualized goals, and鈥痚stablished鈥痑 schedule for monthly virtual meetings facilitated by the 91导航 Research Ambassador.鈥疶hese educators will attend the鈥疭ociety鈥檚鈥疪esearch Teachers Conference with middle and high school educators from October 2鈥�4, 2026, where they will learn about the Society鈥檚 91导航 Programs鈥痑nd鈥痗ompetitions and share opportunities with cohort Fellows. Their attendance at the national conference will enhance and broaden their ability to support their students in building authentic research projects throughout the year.

Research Fellows

Annie Beck (Bismarck, ND), 91导航 Research Ambassador
Eamon Alido, Mott-Regent High School (Mott, ND)
Jacelyn Brown, Century High School (Bismarck, ND)
Erin Essler, Stanley Public School (Stanley, ND)
Tammy Greff, Fort Yates Middle School (Fort Yates, ND)
Bjorn Halvorson, Schroeder Middle School (Grand Forks, ND)
Jennifer Holecek, Bowman High School (Bowman, ND)
Bridget Jacob, Dickinson HIgh School (DIckinson, ND)
Elisa Kensinger, Dickinson HIgh School (DIckinson, ND)
Cierra Kroh, Mandan High School (Mandan, ND)
Ryan Marshall, Valley Middle School (Grand Forks, ND)
Ryan Moser, South High School (Fargo, ND)
Brent Neuman, Valley Middle School (Grand Forks, ND)
Danielle Riesgraf, Dickinson Middle School (Dickinson, ND)
Jonathan Sailer, Schroeder Middle School (Grand Forks, ND)
Kaia Sappington, Horace High School (Horace, ND)
JoAnn Schapp, Nedrose High School (Minot, ND)
Marcus Staley, Shiloh Christian School (Bismarck, ND)
Cathy White, Alexander Public School (Alexander, ND)

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