Idaho State Today: February 27

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Impactful Teaching and Research Faculty Highlights February 2025

Dr. Cori Jenkins poses for a photo with vials of sulfur-based polymer at Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus on Monday, March 7, 2022.

As part of a new initiative to recognize impactful research, teaching and creative scholarship across Idaho State University campuses, five faculty who have made meaningful contributions in these key focus areas are being honored for the month of February 2025. Additional faculty will be highlighted each month.

Kasiska Family Continues Tradition with $800,000 Contribution

The Kasiska Family Foundation has been a steadfast supporter of Idaho State University, contributing over $21 million to educate students in health care fields. Their most recent donation of $800,000 continues this tradition of generosity. Bengal Giving Day contributions will be match 5:1.

Molecular Research Core Facility Honors Student Scientists

The science and creativity of students looking down the eyepiece of a microscope is being highlighted by ISU’s Molecular Research Core Facility, who recently named the winners of its first microscopy image competition. Students submitted images taken while working in a research lab or as hobby microscopists.

News and Updates

Bradyn Gunter Named University Business Officer/Assistant Athletic Director

Open Ed Week, March 3-7: Register for Online Faculty

Presentations

KISU Public Radio Launches Mobile App for Enhanced Listening

The Simplot Games: A Story of ISU Connections

Admissions and Recruitment January Update

Register for the 2025 Teaching and Learning Symposium

Web Training Available in Moodle ISU Community

Call for Judges and Volunteers for the 2025 Research and Creative Works Symposium

ITS to Host Faculty Listening Sessions on Classroom Technology

Classified Employment Opportunities

Non-Classified Employment Opportunities

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