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Deciphering Monoterpene Indole and Oxindole Alkaloids Biosynthesis In Mitragyna Species

Presented via Zoom by Dr. Satya Swathi Nadakuduti

Dr. Satya Swathi Nadakuduti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Horticulture at the University of Florida. Dr. Nadakuduti received her Ph.D. in Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology from Michigan State University. 

Her lab is interested in studying plants' specialized metabolism to understand the chemical diversity and identify compounds that have pharmaceutical value, and their potential for health benefits and applications in agriculture. Her research program integrates multi-disciplinary approaches such as biochemistry, genomics, gene discovery, and functional characterization to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the biosynthesis of these compounds. Her group is also interested in targeted genome modifications using gene-editing technology such as CRISPR/Cas9 for agriculture crop improvement, as a functional genomics tool and to understand genome-wide off-target effects caused by gene-editing reagents. Her group is interested in micropropagation and implementing gene editing in medicinally relevant plant species.

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The Celebration of Student Scholarship is an annual event held on the Northern Michigan University campus to recognize the scholarly activity of undergraduate and graduate students in all disciplines. Students share their work with the NMU and Marquette communities by presenting research posters and oral presentations, which include creative written work and artwork. The event is free and open to the public. Students interested in participating should speak with their faculty advisors for assistance in planning their submission.

This event is an important opportunity for student scholars to share their work in a way that is accessible to the general public. Our mission is to improve how we communicate about academic topics and ideas while recognizing the hard work done by NMU students under the guidance of faculty. Join us to discover and celebrate student scholarship.

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Angeline Boulley, sponsored by the Center for Native American Studies, will speak at NMU at 6:00 pm, on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, in Jamrich 1322. The focus will be on the path to publication for her amazing works, The Firekeeper's Daughter and Warrior Girl Unearthed. 

There will be time for Q&A post-event, followed by a book signing at 7:15 pm. 

The general public is welcome to attend. 

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First Place: $500 | Second Place: $250 | Third Place: $100
Deadline: April 15, 2024 at 5pm

The Essay Competition aims to encourage engagement with the issues of human rights at all levels. We invite all NMU students to enter an essay competition on the following question: 

• “How will you create awareness in your present community about human rights?”

All submissions must be prose non-fiction. Entries should be a minimum of 500 words.  Winning entries will be posted on the NMU History Department’s website and will be announced at the Marquette Interfaith Holocaust Memorial event on Thursday, 25 April.

More information can be found here.

Please submit your 500 word essays to history@nmu.edu

• Subject Line: “Human Rights Essay Competition Submission”
• Include in the body of the email (NOT in the essay itself) the following:
  o    Your Name
  o    NMU IN Number
  o    Address
  o    Phone Number
  o    E-mail Address

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It's senior project time in the Engineering Technology Department. Seniors in both Electrical and Mechanical Engineering will be presenting their capstone projects. There will be lots to see from medical devices to clay pigeon throwers! Come out and support our students! 

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Leadfoot Engineering is an engineering company focused on designing power cylinder systems for internal combustion engines.  They also provide engineering consulting services for racing, aerospace and military industries.  They will be on campus to discuss their employment opportunities including internships.  If you're interested in learning more, plan to attend this session! 

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Medicinal Asteraceae of North America: An Ethnopharmacological Approach

Presented by Dr. Cory Harris - University of Ottawa

Bio - Dr. Harris' research combines laboratory, field, and community-based approaches to study the roles of plants in human and ecological health. His research explores the ethnobotany, chemistry, and bioactivity of plants with a current emphasis on native Canadian species used for food and medicine. Together with Inuit and First Nations communities as well as the private and public sectors, some of the ongoing projects include: health benefits (and risks) of wild plant foods, the antidiabetic and neuroprotective potential of berries, the chemical ecology of coneflower alkylamides, and the ethical and evidence-based use of alternative medicines by mainstream healthcare providers.

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The UNITED Conference is Northern's day of diversity education. This conference is designed to bring both the NMU community and the greater Marquette community together to learn and dialogue around diversity, equity, & inclusion. 

This year’s conference theme is Continue the Conversation. 

UNITED 2024 will feature workshops and presentations to keep the conversations flowing about wellbeing, mental health, and connecting with effective treatment. 

Once again, UNITED features two keynote addresses. At noon, Patrick Yankee from Corktown health will discuss affirmative healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. The 7:00pm evening keynote features Stephanie Foo, author of "What My Bones Know: A Memoir Of Healing From Complex Trauma." Stephanie will speak about her personal experiences as well as her thoughts about the science and psychology of complex PTSD. Her book is the 2023/24 selection for the NMU Diversity Common Reader Program.  

The main conference sessions will run from 8:45am to 9:00pm on Thursday, March 21, and will include keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions, and more. The content covers wide fields of study.  

All sessions will be held in the NMU Northern Center, except for the 11:00am session "Extending Observation: Practices of Looking" which will be held in the DeVos Art Museum. 

See event program for session locations.

No tickets are required and the conference is free and open to the public. 

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Please join us for the Wildcat WellBeing Fair (formerly health fair), now sponsored by the WellBeing Department. This annual event is open to all NMU faculty, staff, and students and will include health screenings, interactive booths led by community organizations, NMU departments, and student organizations, as well as health and wellbeing resources, freebies, and prizes. This event coincides with the UNITED conference, so consider attending both!

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Join the Department of Languages, Literatures, and International Studies for a fun evening with pizza and games! Our faculty and advisors will be on hand to answer any questions about our programs and upcoming summer + fall courses. We hope to see you there!