RISEbio at Minnesota State University

10/30/2025

Two - yes 2 - new blog posts this week and we are, all about that RNA!

Read about it here: https://risebio.mnsu.edu

10/21/2025

Four RISEbio scholars recently traveled to San Diego for the 2025 S-STEM scholars meeting hosted by AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The meeting provided scholars the opportunity to network, participate in engaging workshops, present their RISEbio stream research, and take in a little bit Southern California. What a fantastic experience.

10/21/2025

The RISEbio scholars are cranking away in the lab and THED stream just published its first blog post of the semester! Check it out Here: https://risebio.mnsu.edu/uncategorized/cochlear-mrna-isolation/

08/29/2025

It's the start of a new year which means we get to welcome a new a group RISEbio students! We are all excited for the year ahead.

08/01/2025

Congrats to former RISEbio students Brooke Andel and Anna Wilcox on publishing their paper with Dr. Cohen!

Dr. Cohen's lab just published a paper. This study examined the role of the amygdala in aggressive behavior in lizards and was published in the Journal of Comparative Neurology. Graduate student Niveditha Sankar and undergraduate students Brooke Andel, Bernadette Igo, and Anna Wilcox were all co-authors on the paper.

Here's the link:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cne.70077

05/01/2025

Check out this recent blog post by Will Thompson, Max Baker, and Chloe Judisch with the Biochemistry stream!

Here: https://risebio.mnsu.edu/biochemistry/dont-vortex-your-master-mix-trials-and-tribulations-with-qpcr/

04/27/2025

Former RISEBio students represented at the Undergratude Research Symposium on Thursday! Great job to all presenters!

Some photos courtesy of The Department of Biological Sciences, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

04/27/2025

Check out last weeks blog post “Recording the effects of Soil pH on Plant Growth and Aggregate Stability in Quercus macrocarpa” by Molly N and Ellie V!

Here: https://risebio.mnsu.edu/plants/recording-the-effects-of-soil-ph-on-plant-growth-and-aggregate-stability-in-quercus-macrocarpa/

04/15/2025

April’s blog posts out now! Read about them here: https://risebio.mnsu.edu/2025/04/

Featuring research from the following cohorts; Plants and Environmental Stress with Dr. Matthew Kaproth and Thyroid Hormone, Environment and Development with Dr. David Sharlin.

By Dominic & TravisRiseBio has continued to be one of the most valuable experiences during our freshmen year.Recently we have been designing our own project. Throughout this process we are developing research skills through the analysis of research papers, taking … Continue reading →

04/15/2025

Missed March’s blog posts? Catch up here: https://risebio.mnsu.edu/2025/03/

Featuring research from the following cohorts; Biochemistry with Dr. Charlie Krois, Thyroid Hormone, Environment and Development with Dr. David Sharlin, and Plants and Environmental Stress with Dr. Matthew Kaproth.

By: Will Thompson, Max Baker, Chloe Judisch In our first few weeks of the biochemistry research stream, we have had the opportunity to learn many valuable lab techniques and gain insightful background knowledge on vitamin A metabolism and brown adipose … Continue reading →

04/08/2025

Brady and Tsebaot have been comparing root and shoot characteristics of Oaks for their end-of-semester project!

They have been working alongside mentor Ellie Malone and Dr. Matthew Kaproth.

04/03/2025

Members of different cohorts came to Jake’s Stadium Pizza tonight for a RISEbio social event! Thanks to everyone who attended!