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Using Recycled Tires for Building Construction Research Shows Promise
For Idaho State University Associate Professor Mustafa Mashal and Alumnus Mahesh Mahat, the calculations for designing a structure are intensely personal.
Beyond just fractions and figures, the equations can show if a design succeeds or fails or if the structure stays standing or crumbles to the ground. And folks like Mashal and Mahat - who grew up in the earthquake-prone cities of Kabul, Afghanistan, and Kathmandu, Nepal, respectively - know those equations could be the difference between life and death.
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Haunted Science Lab Earns $10,000 Grant from the Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation
One of the Gem State’s oldest charitable organizations is throwing its support behind Idaho State University Department of Physics’ largest annual outreach event.
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It’s never too early to get kids interested in STEM, and we’re thrilled to have officially joined My World Discovery Museum’s Founding 50!
Located in the Pine Ridge Mall, the museum features over a dozen STEM activities for kids, including a light laboratory, dino dig, snap circuits, imagination playground, and much more.
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RSVP to the College of Science and Engineering's
Homecoming Breakfast!
Saturday, September 23, at 9 a.m., join us across from Health West to watch the parade and enjoy a breakfast catered by The Yellowstone.
At noon, we'll move to the Holt Arena parking lot for tailgating before the Bengals take on Northern Colorado at 4 p.m. $10 ticket vouchers are available.
Please RSVP by Monday, September 18, to cose@isu.edu. We hope to see you there!
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Thursday, the biological sciences department hosted a speed networking event for current biology students and those looking into a major/minor.
Students had a chance to connect with faculty and learn more about cutting-edge research opportunities, what grad school is like, explore different careers, and more.
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Updates, Additions to Faculty Experts List Wanted
The Office of Marketing and Communications maintains a list of faculty experts for the media to utilize for their reporting. Faculty are often called to provide insight on breaking news, ongoing developments, emerging research, and more.
If you do not have a listing on the site but wish to be included or need to update your entry, please send an email to marcom@isu.edu or call (208) 282-3620.
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Call for Submissions: Indigenous Peoples Day Research Showcase
The Indigenous Peoples Day planning team and the ISU Office for Research invites submissions of research, scholarship, and creative inquiry (including works-in-progress) for the October 9 day of community learning and celebration.
Submissions are due by September 22. Prizes for each category will be awarded. Please visit the Indigenous Peoples Day website for details.
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Nominations Open for Jean'ne M. Shreeve NSF EPSCoR Research Excellence Award
Idaho NSF EPSCoR is seeking nominations for the Jean'ne M. Shreeve NSF EPSCoR Research Excellence Award. Nominations of eligible faculty members can be made annually and are due by 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 28. The award may recognize a single significant contribution or an accumulation of significant contributions that have received national or international recognition.
For the full nomination criteria or to learn more, contact Rick Schumaker, EPSCoR Project Administrator/Assistant Project Director, at rschumak@uidaho.edu or visit the EPSCoR website.
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CoSE Fall Forum and Social Set for Sept. 28
Join us for CoSE’s Fall Forum on Thursday, September 28, at 3 p.m. in Lecture Center Room 10. The Lecture Center is Building #67, near the Gale Life Sciences Building and north of the Speech Pathology and Audiology Building.
A social hour for faculty and staff will be held at Goody's Deli, 905 S 5th Ave., after the meeting. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
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Call for Facilities Projects
We are excited to announce the launch of our annual Call for Projects to the campus community.
This is a critically important aspect of our annual Facilities project planning as we identify institutional priorities with leadership related to the allocation of time and resources for the greatest project needs of Idaho State University. This process commits significant time and energy to yearly project planning, funding proposals, and resource commitments. We invite each of you to work with your respective units to consider and submit project proposals as we plan for projects that will shape the future of ISU.
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Budget Optimization Update: Early College Recommendations Approved
Admin Council has approved the Early College budget optimization recommendations, which include support for continued growth and success of the Early College program and an increased annual contribution of approximately $300,000 to Central University Funds to offset our deficit.
Detailed recommendations are available on the Budget Optimization webpage.
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Fall Commencement 2023: You're Invited!
Faculty presence is an essential element of the commencement experience, so please mark your calendars for December 16 and plan to attend.
Faculty can find information specific to your needs at the Faculty Tab on our Commencement website. The commencement website will be updated as plans are finalized.
Faculty RSVP Required
We would appreciate an RSVP from any faculty members who plan to attend. Please fill out the Faculty RSVP Form by Friday, November 17.
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Professional Development Applications Open
Looking for some additional funds to further your professional development? Apply for the Staff Council Professional Development Award. The maximum award is $500 and can be used to pay registration for workshops, conferences, non-ISU classes or training, and travel expenses.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! Spring Applications are due on Oct 1, 2023 for activities falling within Jan 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024 time period.
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CW HOG Presents the 43rd Annual PIG OUT
All are invited to celebrate at the 43rd annual CW Hog Pig Out Sept. 16 from 4-9 p.m. at the Lower Ross Park Pavilion.
The Pig Out is the largest and most successful fundraiser for the HOG's. Since 1981, it has grown to feed over 1,200 community supporters yearly. The menu of roast pork, baked potatoes, corn, vegetarian Dutch oven dishes, and salads is always a huge crowd pleaser. Local band "Best by Yesterday" will play until everyone is all danced out.
Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the event for ages 12 and older, $5 in advance, $7 at the event for children ages 6-11. Beer and wine tickets are $3.
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Feedback Requested: Fire Drills
Thank you to all Bengals for your participation in our annual fire drills. Fire drills occurred on all three campuses and in all of our housing units with more than 3,000 participants. As a friendly reminder, treat all fire alarms as if they are an actual emergency.
Thank you for taking an active role in helping us better prepare campus for a fire emergency. Now, we want to hear from you! Your feedback is essential to improving our processes. Please take our survey and tell us your thoughts about the drill process.
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October 2 | Early 8-week course grading opens | October 9 | Mid-term week | October 16 | Late 8-week courses begin | October 17 | Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 p.m. | November 20 | Fall recess (no classes -- Thanksgiving Break) | December 11 | Finals Week | | |
Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | |
For a complete list of CoSE events, check out the College Event Calendar. Updates can also be found on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. To add events to the calendar, please contact the Administrative Assistants in your department. The university-wide calendar of events is available here. | |
Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Sept 21
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
T and P Seminar: Brandon Peecook
Details
Thurs, Sept 21
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Department/Program
Chemistry
Event
Seminar: Speaker TBD
Details
Fri, Sept 22
1 - 2 p.m.
PSC 144
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Homecoming Breakfast and Tailgate
Details
Sat, Sept 23
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Sept 28
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Natalie Kashi
University of New Hampshire
Details
Thurs, Sept 28
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
T and P Seminar: Joshua Grinath
Details
Thurs, Oct 5
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: INGENIOUS: Geothermal Exploration in the Great Basin Region
Nicole Wagoner
Details
Wed, Oct 11
4 - 5 p.m.
https://isu.zoom.us/j/82442482539?pwd=bEhpUXFJMGNmZnlqVWxVVGZkZ3FpZz09
Meeting ID: 824 4248 2539
Passcode: 793147
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Oct 12
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
BSRC Research Roundup Part 1
Details
Thurs, Oct 12
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Help Us Share Your Accomplishments!
Our College’s outstanding faculty, staff, and students achieve many notable research and professional accomplishments. In addition, our departments regularly have newsworthy advancements. We want to make sure those stories are shared publicly. Here are a few ways you can provide a news tip to help get the word out:
Use this Story Submission Form to send your news tip to the Office of Marketing and Communications.
Send an email to Logan McDougall (loganmcdougall@isu.edu) with a brief description of the news to be shared.
You are always welcome to create a draft story, submit it via the Story Submission Form, or send it to Logan. The Office of Marketing and Communications and Logan will coordinate to get the story finalized and distributed to the media outlets/platforms that best tell the story.
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