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Congrats to the six CoSE faculty who’ve been selected for an Outstanding Faculty Award!
They are:
Outstanding Teacher
Leslie Nickerson, assistant professor, Chemistry
Outstanding Researcher
David Delehanty, professor, Biological Sciences
Devaleena Pradhan, associate professor, Biological Sciences
Kurt Sundell, assistant professor, Geosciences
Mustafa Mashal, professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering
Outstanding Service
Colden Baxter, professor, Biological Sciences
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Geosciences Professor Honored by Society for Sedimentary Geology
An Idaho State University professor is taking home one of the top honors in the field of sedimentary geology.
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Mathematics and Statistics faculty members Randa Kress, Derek Eckman, Patrick Rault, and Jason Reed recently presented some of their early data and insights into implementing standards-based grading at a recent Program for Instructional Effectiveness workshop.
Instructors using standards-based grading grade a student on how well the student masters specific topics in a course. Starting in the Fall of 2023, the department has been testing the alternative grading approach in some of their Math 1143 courses, and their preliminary data is showing that pass rates are similar when compared to traditional grading methods. Looking ahead, the faculty plan to make some adjustments and gather more data on how standards-based grading impacts student outcomes throughout their college career.
If you may be interested in utilizing standards-based grading in one of your courses, you can view their presentation slides at this link.
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Bengal Bio Open House Set for April 19
The Department of Biological Sciences will be hosting the Bengal Bio Open House on Saturday, April 19, from 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gale Life Sciences Building.
At the event, students ages 14+ can learn more about ISU degrees, student clubs, scholarship and internship opportunities, and more.
Spots are limited, and registration is required.
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The Year of the Snake at the Idaho Museum of Natural History
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is opening a new exhibit on March 14.
The Snakes of Idaho exhibition, created by Charles Peterson, professor emeritus, dives into the beautiful and fascinating world of Idaho’s native snakes. This place-based exhibit will leave you with a greater appreciation for these fascinating animals, and how you can help conserve them. The exhibit consists of stunning photos of Idaho’s 12 native species of snakes along with detailed information to explain these animals in a way you’ve never experienced before.
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Proposals for 2026-27 Catalog Changes Sought
The Undergraduate Curriculum Council is currently accepting proposals for catalog changes for the 2026-27 academic year. Proposals are due by April 11 to be reviewed by the current UCC members. Those requiring State Board of Education approval can be submitted no later than September 5, 2025.
If you have any questions about the proposal process, email CoSE's UCC representatives, Randa Kress and Sherry Adams.
Only complete proposals, with all impact responses entered and concerns resolved, will be accepted and processed for UCC's consideration.
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Bengal Giving Day is almost here!
Join your fellow Bengals on March 18 and 19 to make a difference in the lives of ISU students at bengalgivingday.com.
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Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics to Host MAA Intermountain Section Meeting March 14 and 15
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be hosting the 2025 meeting of the Mathematical Association of America Intermountain Section on March 14 and 15.
The two-day event will feature talks by Allison Henrich, professor of mathematics at Seattle University, and Emilie Purvine, chief data scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a workshop on AI essentials with Lew Ludwig, director of the Center for Learning and Teaching and professor of mathematics at Denison University, and more. For more info and to register for the conference, visit the conference website.
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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.
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Enhanced Bengal Success Center Now Open for Students, Faculty
Idaho State University is pleased to announce the opening of the new Bengal Success Center, a hub for student and faculty resources designed to foster academic success.
“The Bengal Success Center represents a comprehensive approach to educational support services by bringing together many support programs for all students and instructors under one roof,” said ISU’s Director of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Doug McGee. “This centralized model enhances accessibility and promotes student educational success through coordinated services designed for students, along with dedicated resources for faculty support in teaching, learning and assessment.”
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Nominations for the 2025 Homecoming Awards Close March 31
Nominations for the 2025 Homecoming Awards are still open, and anyone can submit nominations to the Office of Alumni Engagement. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 31, and the awards will be given at the Alumni Recognition Dinner on Friday, Oct. 24.
All nominations should be submitted in writing on the official Homecoming nomination form and include all personal data and information relevant to the candidate's qualifications.
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Free Screening of Counted Out
The College of Education's Regional Math Center, in connection with the Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics, is hosting a viewing of Counted Out, a powerful documentary by Vicki Abeles that explores the critical role of math literacy in shaping our society.
After the 90-minute film, stay for an engaging panel discussion and Q&A with local experts and educators about the impact of math literacy in education, careers, and daily life. Refreshments will be served.
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Animation Industry Leader Eric Anderson to Join ISU for Exclusive Virtual Guest Lecture
The Idaho State University Department of Art is thrilled to welcome Eric Anderson, senior animator at Epic Games and former artist at Pixar, Disney, and Blue Sky Studios, for an exclusive virtual guest lecture. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 2, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom, with an in-person viewing session available in Room 401 of the Fine Arts Building.
Anderson, whose impressive career spans over a decade in the animation industry, has contributed to major films including Inside Out 2, Elemental, Lightyear, and Encanto. His experience in feature animation, pre-production, leadership, and game art/animation provides a unique opportunity for students and the local community to gain insights into the world of animation from an industry leader.
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Commencement Volunteers Needed
Pocatello’s commencement ceremonies are Saturday, May 10, in the ICCU Dome. Because this is such a large-scale event, we need many volunteers to help make the day run smoothly for our graduates and their guests. Volunteer roles will include ushers, college line-up and processional support, directional guides, and more.
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Chubbuck Bengal Pharmacy Recognized by Chamber of Commerce for Contributions to Beautification
For the month of March, the Chubbuck Bengal Pharmacy received a community beautification award from the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce for brightening the new building they now occupy. This award is given monthly by the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce to businesses who actively improve the appearance of the building they are in. ISU’s goal in adding the Chubbuck location was to enhance accessibility and serve as a model for the future of community pharmacy.
| | | March 18 | Bengal Giving Day | | March 24 | Spring Break (no classes) | | April 28 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | May 5 | Final examinations | | May 9 | Spring 2025 classes end | | May 10 | Commencement - Pocatello (May & August 2025 graduates) | | May 13 | Spring 2025 Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 4:00 pm | | May 19 | Summer 2025 Classes begin for Early-4, Early-6, Early-8 and Full term | | May 26 | Memorial Day holiday (Monday - no classes) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Ecology and Conservation Club refreshments in the GLS Lobby
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Mon, Mar 17
4 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Research Opportunities: A Journey Through Research as a Physicist at Idaho National Laboratory
Edna Cárdenas
Luis Carrillo-Rodriguez
Idaho National Laboratory
Details
Mon, Mar 17
4 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Mar 20
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Canvas Training
Details
Thu, Mar 20
4 pm
LC 17
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Presenting on low-temperature thermochronological constraints on the timing, magnitude, and spatial extent of Late Cretaceous cooling within the enigmatic Teton-Gros Ventre uplift / Regional correlation of the Mount Harrison Sequence, Albion Range, Idaho: Implications for Mesozoic crustal thickening and Cenozoic reactivation of the Basin Elba Fault
Elisha Manandhar / Daniel Vega
Idaho State University
Details
Wed, Apr 2
4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Apr 3
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Leonora Bittleston
Boise State University
Details
Thu, Apr 3
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Fire on the Mountain: Characterizing effects of a prescribed fire on phosphorus and sediment biogeochemistry in a montane intermittent stream system / Effects of Surface Roughness and Shadowing on Apparent Thermal Inertia in Planetary Analog Lavas
Jennings Leavell / Dali Delgado Maisonet
Idaho State University
Details
Wed, Apr 9
4 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Apr 10
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
LeRoy Poff
Colorado State University
Details
Thu, Apr 10
4 pm
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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