What's Happening in CoSE

Morgan Paulson poses for a photo at the Idaho Accelerator Center on Idaho State Universityâs Pocatello campus

Anonymous Donor Pledges $100,000 to ISU Physics Dept.’s Meadows Memorial Scholarship

An anonymous donor has pledged $100,000 towards scholarships for physics students at Idaho State University.

Recently, the ISU alum made an initial gift of $35,000 towards the ISU Department of Physics’ Meadows Memorial Scholarship and pledged an additional $65,000 over the next two years to the fund.

INL, Idaho State University broaden collaborative research initiatives

The Idaho National Laboratory and Idaho State University have signed an agreement to deepen collaborative research and development projects that will advance solutions to the nation’s energy and security challenges.

John Wagner and Robert Wagner sign the SUPER agreement between INL and ISU

Help People Give: Create a Campaign for Bengal Giving Day

Do you have a special project, student activity or student experience that needs funding? Bengal Giving Day is created for just this purpose.

Our goal is to connect as many Idaho State University donors as possible to help with the many great opportunities for students here at Idaho State

Nominations Open for Distinguished Faculty

Celebrate the exceptional work of Idaho State University faculty by submitting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Faculty Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize colleagues who inspire students, contribute to the advancement of their fields, and make a meaningful impact on our community. Award recipients will be honored at a special reception in April and recognized during the 2025 Commencement ceremony.

Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 17.

For questions and to nominate an individual, contact Michelle Collier at michellecollier@isu.edu or ext. 6311.

CoSE Food Drive for Benny's Pantry Underway

We are collecting nonperishable and nonexpired food items for Benny's Pantry until December 15, such as:

Infant/toddler items: formula, diapers, wipes

Pantry staples: flour, sugar, oil, and butter

Beverages: tea, coffee, and powdered juices

Canned meats like tuna, chicken, ham, etc.

Canned or bottled soups and sauces

Canned or dried vegetables and fruits

Personal care and hygiene products

Dry grains, rice, pasta, and beans

Condiments and seasonings

Breakfast and snack foods

Items can be dropped off in Physical Science Complex Room 120. Each item donated gets you a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift baskets, treats from The Popcorn Shop, a pizza lunch for your office, a yogurt parfait breakfast bar, and more.

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

ISU Mourns the Loss of Doris Brydon

Idaho State University mourns the loss of Doris Brydon, a beloved alumna and steadfast supporter of the university, who passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 94.

Doris graduated from Idaho State College in 1952 with a degree in zoology and dedicated her life to supporting ISU and the Pocatello community alongside her late husband, Dr. William (Bill) Brydon.

Office of Research to Sponsor End of Semester Reception

Faculty and staff are invited to join an "End of Semester" reception Monday, December 9, at 3 p.m. in the Wood River Room. Faculty and staff from across campus can meet, mingle and connect. Brief remarks will highlight ISU recent research and creative scholarship successes.

Idaho Academic Leadership Academy Applications Now Open Those interested in becoming an academic leader or strengthening their academic leadership competency and encouraged to consider applying for the Idaho Academic Leadership Academy.

The training takes place June 9-13 at Boise State University.

Dates to Remember

December 9	Finals week
December 13	Fall 2024 Classes End
December 14	Commencement (August and December 2024 graduates)
December 17	Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00 pm
January 13	Spring classes begin
January 20	Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights 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, 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

Geosciences

Event

Colloquium: Title TBD Pablo Davilia Harris

Details

Wed, Jan 22

4 pm

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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