Community Calendar

School age children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to the free interactive learning series “Junior Historians” at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck. Children and their accompanying adult(s) are asked to meet at the west entrance information desk.

The goal of the “Junior Historians” program is to cultivate an interest and passion for North Dakota’s history through weekly themes. In these 30-minute programs, participants will listen to stories, participate in activities and discussions, and learn in a fun and engaging way.

Nov. 23 Beady Pheasants, 11 a.m. Pheasant season is well underway. Learn about pheasants, a non-native species of bird introduced to North Dakota for hunting. Craft a pheasant to take home.

Nov. 27 Beady Pheasants, 4 p.m. Pheasant season is well underway. Learn about pheasants, a non-native species of bird introduced to North Dakota for hunting. Craft a pheasant to take home.

For more information, contact Education and Engagement Manager Laura Forde, shsprograms@nd.gov or 701.328.2792. The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Find upcoming State Historical Society of North Dakota events at history.nd.gov/events.

Jeremy Straub presents, "AI Policy" in the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop. This event is free and open to all members of the NDSU community and the public. The workshop format includes a 40-minute presentation followed by audience Q&A. After the presentation, light food and refreshments will be served in the Challey School of Music Atrium.

Who is Jeremy Straub?

Jeremy Straub is a senior fellow at the Challey Institute for Global Innovation and Growth and an associate professor of computer science at North Dakota State University. His research focuses on the intersections between technology and policy in both the artificial intelligence and cybersecurity areas. He is the lead inventor on two U.S. patents and has published over 50 journal articles and hundreds of conference papers. He is a member of multiple professional societies, including the American Society for Engineering Education and SPIE. His work has been supported by the National Science Foundation, the National Security Agency, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and other sources. He is the associate director of the Institute for Cyber Security Education and Research.

What is the Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop?

The Human Progress and Flourishing Workshop invites internationally renowned scholars and speakers from across the country to present research and engage in discussion with the community. The series focuses on solutions and policies that contribute to opportunity, innovation, and individual and societal flourishing. The workshop is available as a one-credit course (BUSN 491/690) for undergraduate and graduate students. You do not need to be enrolled in the course to attend these events.

Register for the event:

We encourage guests to register for our events through Eventbrite (in-person attendance) and Zoom (virtual attendance). While registration to attend the event in person is not required, it is appreciated.

To attend virtually, register here: https://ndsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AE_FzDGvTxi7yVzEbLqE5w