|
|
Sweet Concrete: Researchers Develop Greener Building Materials Using Sugar Processing Waste Products
If you want to make more sustainable and environmentally friendly concrete, you’re going to need some sugar. Sort of.
A new study by researchers in Idaho State University’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering shows swapping some of the cement found in concrete with precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC) - a waste product created when sugar beets are processed into refined sugar - it’s possible to maintain the concrete’s strength similar to conventional concrete.
| | |
Idaho State University Prof. Honored at Eastern Analytical Symposium and Exposition
An Idaho State University Chemistry Professor was honored at one of the nation's largest gatherings of analytical chemists.
Recently, John Kalivas received the Outstanding Achievements in Chemometrics Award at the Eastern Analytical Symposium and Exposition held in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
| |
| | | |
|
|
Free Public Screening of Oppenheimer + Expert Q/A
The Departments of Nuclear Engineering, History, and Political Science, along with Phi Alpha Theta, will host a screening of Oppenheimer on Tuesday, December 5, at 5 p.m. at the Bengal Theater.
After the movie, there will be free pizza and a faculty Q&A session on the intersection of science and politics with Colin Johnson (Political Science), Chad Pope (Nuclear Engineering), and Sarah Robey (History).
Quick notes: Oppenheimer is rated R and is about three hours long. Concessions will be open and available for purchase during the film.
| | |
Professional Achievement Award Nominations Open Through Dec. 15
Idaho State University’s annual Professional Achievement Awards recognize some of the most influential alumni for their valuable and distinguished contributions to Idaho State, their profession and their community.
Nominations for the Professional Achievement Awards are due by December 15. You can nominate a deserving Bengal alumna or alumnus today by completing this form.
More information about criteria and qualifications can be found on the Alumni Association's website.
| |
NSF-funded Advancing Research Impact in Society Center Seeks Broader Impacts Superstars
Do you know someone magnifying research impact through engagement, outreach, diversity, extension, proposal development, community affairs, science communications, or foundation work? The NSF-funded Advancing Research Impact in Society Center would love to get your recommendations for deserving candidates who are doing or who have done exemplary work in research, STEM, and higher education!
Nominations are due Monday, December 4. Winners will be recognized at the 2024 ARIS Summit in Omaha, Neb. Their work will be highlighted, and their travel costs will be covered by ARIS.
| | |
SciLine, based at the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Offers Media Training for Scientists
This free, one-hour course—designed specifically for media-curious scientists with little or no media experience—teaches the basics scientists need to know as they consider dipping their toes or diving deeper into media engagement.
The course is led by Ph.D. neuroscientist Tori Espensen, with participation by freelance science journalist Elena Renken (NPR, Quanta Magazine, PBS “NOVA”). Attendees will learn what makes a science story newsworthy, how to become more “findable” by journalists, and key concepts and etiquette norms to know when speaking to a reporter.
The training will be held on Tuesday, December 5, at noon MST.
| |
|
Presidential Candidate Finalists On-Campus Visits
Five finalists have been picked from a list of over 80 candidates who applied to become Idaho State University’s 14th president.
Open forums are planned for students, faculty, staff and the public to meet and hear from the finalists. There will also be an online portal available to provide feedback about the candidates.
The finalists were selected after 12 semifinalists were interviewed earlier this week by the Idaho State University President Search Committee.
| |
|
Employee Holiday Gifts
Holiday gifts are available to pick up in the President’s Office for any employee who was unable to attend the President’s Holiday Open House on 11/29. Stop by the Administration building, Suite 264, anytime during regular office hours. Gifts will be sent to outreach campuses.
| |
|
Volunteers Needed for NSO
The December New Student Orientation for 2024 Bengals is just around the corner, and the NSO team is looking for a few more staff, faculty, student, and alumni volunteers to help our newest spring semester Bengals feel at home by offering a warm welcome to campus. Can you join us on either December 15 and January 3 for an hour or two? If so, please use the New Student Orientation Volunteer form to RSVP.
| |
| December 11 | Finals Week | | December 15 | Fall 2023 Classes End | | December 16 | Commencement (August and December 2023 graduates) | | December 19 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | January 8 | Spring classes begin | | January 15 | Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights holiday (no classes) | | February 19 | Early 8-week course grading opens | | February 19 | Presidents' Day holiday (no classes) | | |
Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | |
|
Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Kaluza-Klein spectroscopy from Exceptional Field Theory
Oscar Varela
Utah State University
Details
Mon, Dec 4
4 - 5 p.m.
https://isu.zoom.us/j/89380632594
| |  |
|
Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: Using Contrasting Prompts to Facilitate Student Comprehension of Undergraduate Mathematical Topics
Derek Eckman
Idaho State University
Details
Tues, Dec 5
4 - 5 p.m.
PS 308
https://maa.zoom.us/j/83918530990
Meeting ID: 83918530990
| | |
|
Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Dec 7
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
| | |
|
Department/Program
Chemistry
Event
Semester Survival Party
Details
Thurs, Dec 7
6 - 8 p.m.
| | |
|
Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Dec 14
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
| | |
|
Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Dec 21
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
| | |
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.
| | | | |
