What's Happening in CoSE

John Kalivas Professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Idaho State University and Hyrum Redd undergraduate student pose for photos in Kalivas lab on Idaho State Universitys Pocatello campus.

Capping off a Career: Chemistry Professor Bringing Dream of Data Analysis in VR to Life

If you called John Kalivas a clairvoyant in 2000, you wouldn’t have been wrong.

The Idaho State University professor emeritus’ visions of days yet to come weren’t of the world-changing event variety in the vein of Nostradamus; they were hyper-focused on chemometrics.

Kinta Serve, associate professor in the biological sciences department, and her students recently spent a couple of days in Libby, Montana.

While in Libby, they participated in the Science Expo and Youth Rally, sponsored by The Center for Asbestos Related Disease, where they shared science activities with kids, including making "chemistry worms" with sodium alginate and using Hot Wheels cars to demonstrate centrifugal force. After the open-house-style event, Serve was one of more than a dozen doctors and scientists who gave presentations focusing on the ongoing efforts to research and treat asbestos-related diseases.

Kinta Serve associate professor at Idaho State University an her students pose for a photo near a river in Montana

Save the Date: INL Workshop Scheduled for October 27

Idaho National Laboratory will host a full-day workshop on Idaho State University's Pocatello campus on Monday, October 27.

INL representatives will discuss topics related to the recently signed ISU-INL SUPER Agreement, as well as other areas of collaboration and ongoing projects, including workforce development and training. Sessions will also highlight opportunities for students and faculty to engage with INL on research and academic initiatives.

This is an in-person event only and no remote attendance option will be available. Faculty and researchers based outside of Pocatello who are interested in attending may contact the Office of Research for potential travel assistance.

A detailed schedule will be released closer to the workshop. All faculty, students, staff, and managers are encouraged to attend.

If you have questions about the event, please contact Mustafa Mashal or Amy Wuest in the Office for Research.

Dean's Excellence Fund Accepting Requests from Students

The College of Science and Engineering Dean's Excellence Fund is intended to support students in their journey through ISU. The Dean's Office is particularly interested in providing financial assistance to students who might not be able to enroll in or complete the semester because of short-term financial hardships. Students seeking such support should be in good academic standing.

If you know of a student who is in need of short-term support, please have them complete this form.

CoSE Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes

From Around ISU

Free Hot Dogs for National Hot Dog Day

Celebrate National Hot Dog day with Staff Council on Wednesday, July 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free hot dogs will be available under the Quad Hypostyle to the first 100 employees. Stop by and enjoy some lunch outside.

Idaho State University, College of Eastern Idaho Collaborate to Grow Programs in Response to Statewide Shortage

Idaho State University and College of Eastern Idaho have announced a strengthened partnership intended to provide increased educational experiences and access for students in Idaho Falls and eastern Idaho. This enhanced collaboration reaffirms a shared commitment to advancing academic opportunities, enhancing student success, and creating seamless pathways for transfer mobility for students.

ISU Mourns the Loss of College of Pharmacy Emeritus Faculty Dr. Kerry Casperson

The L.S. Skaggs College of Pharmacy is saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr. Kerry Casperson, emeritus professor of pharmacy administration and a cherished member of the college community.

Dates to Remember

July 14	Late-4 courses start
July 15	Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading closes at 4:00pm
July 28	Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading opens
August 8	Summer 2025 classes end
August 12	Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading closes at 4:00pm
August 25	Fall classes begin
September 1	Labor Day Holiday (no classes)

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, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Bluesky, 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.

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