At Dakota State University, we are rising. Our students are driven by a singular focus β be forward-thinking. As a community, we strive to define the future for ourselves and the world. We don't just stand by. We create, we innovate, we push ourselves to action. By the third grade, Madeline Hegg already knew what she wanted to be when she grew up.
Like many individuals who choose to pursue a career in education, she was inspired by teachers throughout her schooling. More about Madeline.
Now in her final semester, Hegg, an Elementary Education major with minors in reading and technology, is currently a student teacher in the Harrisburg School District. Originally from Mitchell, S. Hegg has grown close to these educators. Outside of the classroom, Hegg has enjoyed making lifelong friends and finding entertainment in Madison.
One of her favorite memories is attending Zumba classes with all her friends during her freshman year. Another memory is more recent, when Hegg served as a camp counselor for CybHER during the summer of Hegg is currently finishing up her semester of student teaching, applying for positions in the next school year, and is excited to continue her journey as an educator. Inspired to Educate. Denyce Bravo, a senior Biology major from the Philippines, was interested in a research project about bees, but also enjoyed aspects of microbiology.
More about Denyce. People have used honey for thousands of years as a medical treatment. A new project at Dakota State University shows why honey is useful to treat infections on a molecular basis by looking at honey produced by bees that gather nectar from alfalfa and its antimicrobial properties. DSU students have been researching various properties of alfalfa for four years. Montgomery used alfalfa for his bees and provided the honey for testing and research.
