Charles E. Kupchella, President, University of North Dakota (UND) Charles Kupchella is the tenth president of UND and one of the state's most prominent leaders in higher education. His educational and research expertise is in biology, physiology, microbiology, and cancer research. He is heading up a comprehensive strategic planning process to continue development of UND's position as a liberal arts-based institution with strong missions in teaching, research, and service.

Gerald H. Groenewold, Director, University of North Dakota Energy & Environmental Research Center (EERC) Gerald Groenewold has served as the Director of the EERC since 1987, where he leads a multidisciplinary science and engineering research team focused on the development, demonstration, and commercialization of energy and environmental technologies, including major program initiatives in the areas of air toxics and fine particulate matter.