Women In Science - Aberdeen, SD

03/16/2026

Tomorrow the doors open for the 23rd Annual Women in Science Conference at Northern State University, and we’re excited to introduce Macie Henningsen, a Livestock Production Specialist with Purina Animal Nutrition! 🍀🐄 From forage sampling to cattle nutrition strategies, Macie works side-by-side with producers to help herds thrive and operations succeed.

Join us tomorrow as we celebrate curiosity, careers in science, and the amazing women shaping the future. It’s going to be a lucky day to be inspired! 🌱✨

03/16/2026

03/13/2026

03/08/2026

🌩️ Speaker Spotlight: Megan Mulford - Meteorologist

Megan is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Aberdeen. Her job? Watching the atmosphere, building forecasts, and issuing warnings that help protect lives and property across our region.

Her path into meteorology started with a childhood fear of thunderstorms and tornadoes. By middle school that fear had turned into curiosity. She was glued to The Weather Channel, collecting weather books, and even installed a home weather station with help from her dad.

Today she analyzes weather data, supports partners like emergency managers and the FAA, surveys storm damage after major events, and helps train storm spotters every spring.

Her advice to students: build a strong foundation in math and science, stay curious, and find mentors who encourage your interests.

And the twist?
The storms that once scared her are now what fascinate her most.

Her life goal:
See a tornado in person — preferably a small one, far away from any towns. 🌪️

More Women in Science speaker highlights coming soon!

02/24/2026

☘️ Women in Science 2026 Speaker Announcement ☘️

We’re excited to welcome Catrina Terry, Research Scientist with Ducks Unlimited, to the Women in Science stage this March!

Catrina’s career took her from student fieldwork to leading conservation research across the Prairie Pothole Region. Today, she combines ecology and technology — including research drones — to study wildlife and understand how real landscapes support real populations.

Her story is a reminder that science careers rarely follow a straight line. They grow from curiosity, persistence, and the courage to follow questions wherever they lead.

Students, this is a chance to hear how classroom interests can become meaningful, hands-on careers in conservation science.
More speaker highlights coming soon 🍀

02/14/2026

Math. Coding. Justice.
Hometown scientist Dr. Cami Fuglsby is proof that curiosity can change the world — and it can start right here. ✨

01/26/2026

🍀 Meet Our 2026 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Maria Bell 🍀

Join us St. Patrick’s Day — March 17, 2026 at the Women in Science Conference in Aberdeen, South Dakota as we welcome Dr. Maria Bell.

Gynecologic oncologist.
Entrepreneur.
Aviator who built her own airplane. ✈️

Dr. Bell treats gynecologic cancers using advanced surgical techniques, builds technology to solve real-world problems, and flies an aircraft she assembled herself. She knew in 7th grade that science was her path — and she never stopped pushing forward.

If you like science, building things, solving problems, or doing hard things well — this keynote is for you.

📍 Aberdeen, SD
📅 March 17, 2026 | Women in Science Conference

01/24/2026

🧪✨ 2026 Women in Science Logo Contest Winner ✨🧪

Congratulations to Laura Robinson of Warner High School, creator of our official 2026 Women in Science Conference logo!

Laura’s design is bold, original, and beautifully captures Women in Science while meeting every challenge of this year’s contest — including a clean two-color design and a perfect nod to our St. Patrick’s Day conference on March 17, 2026 ☘️

As our logo winner, Laura will receive a tablet or iPad mini 📱👏

💚 Join us March 17, 2026 in Aberdeen, South Dakota for the 22nd Annual Women in Science Conference.

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