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Brothers Establish Scholarship Fund at Idaho State University Honoring Charles Trost
Two brothers are celebrating the legacy of their mentor and helping to give a boost to the next generation of Bengal biologists at Idaho State University.
Recently, ISU alums Tim and Mark Reynolds established the Reynolds Brothers Biology Scholarship Fund in Honor of Dr. Charles H. Trost.
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Devaleena Pradhan, associate professor in the biological sciences department, and Makenzie Reed, doctoral student, were guests on an episode of KISU’s Research, Innovation, and Creativity Insights.
Hosted by Martin "Marty" Blair, vice president for research and economic development, they chatted about the connections between molecules and behavior and how their research “brings the ocean to Idaho.”
You can give it a listen on the KISU app, Spotify, or on KISU's website.
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Kudos, Mary Hofle!
Mary, an associate chair and senior lecturer in the mechanical and measurement & control engineering department, was named one of February's Be a Bengal nominees for exemplifying Inclusivity and Community.
Since 2019, the 'Be a Bengal' Program has celebrated employees who embody ISU’s six core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Inclusivity, Community, Learning, and Shared Responsibility. In 2025, the program expanded to recognize contributions in any or all of these values, reinforcing their importance in our Strategic Plan.
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Our students land some cool internships!
Moheet Suthar, a biochemistry major, is currently serving as a project management intern with Idaho National Laboratory’s Materials and Fuels Complex, where he’s responsible for helping to modernize and digitize operational procedures, workflows, and forms. His work supports INL’s mission and enables researchers to spend more time on their research.
Moheet says the “internship is really helping me see how project management is an important skill for me to have. Since it allows me to build skills that are important in research environments where there are a lot of moving parts, I am also learning to communicate between different teams and organizations to make sure the digitization will work for them and make their lives easier, not harder.”
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Call for Judges, Moderators, and Volunteers for the 2026 Research and Creative Works Symposium
The ISU Research and Creative Works Symposium is seeking faculty judges, moderators, and volunteers for the event on March 18.
In total, there are 260 undergraduate and graduate student presentations, a 44 percent increase over last year.
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Call for Nominations: Excellence in General Education Teaching Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2026 ISU General Education Teaching Award. Instructors at all ranks, in all general education objectives, are eligible for nomination. Winners for each objective will be recognized on campus. Additionally, winners in Objectives 1–6 will be entered into the statewide competition for the GEM Innovative Educator Award (GEM Award).
This year’s award highlights faculty who effectively integrate High Impact Practices and Durable Skills into their courses - or prepare students for them later in their academic careers - and who demonstrate a strong commitment to general education, educational access, affordability, and Open Educational Practices.
Nomination materials must be submitted by March 27.
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2026 Required Annual Trainings – Complete by March 31
Each year, the State of Idaho requires annual training for all state employees to ensure our workforce remains secure, respectful, and compliant with statewide policy. This message provides important information about the 2026 Required Annual Trainings and your completion requirements.
All Idaho State University employees are required to complete the 2026 Required Annual Training in the Talent Management System (TMS), with a completion window of March 1 to March 31.
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Center for Ecological Research and Education Seeking Grant, Partnership Proposals
ISU’s Center for Ecological Research and Education (CERE) is soliciting proposals to support graduate student research and synergistic activities such as workshops, seminars, or educational efforts. Additionally, CERE is soliciting short proposals to support partner activities with agencies, stakeholders, or community groups.
The deadline for priority consideration is Friday, March 20. If you have any questions, contact Colden Baxter, Sarah Godsey, Katrina Running, Josh Grinath, or Jennifer Cornell.
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Keith Reinhardt to Present on Experience as Rotating NSF Program Officer
Keith Reinhardt, professor of biological sciences, will discuss his time as a rotator with the National Science Foundation, on Thursday, March 12, at 4 p.m. in LC 10.
During his talk, he'll explain what he did while rotating at NSF, how to maintain a research/lab at ISU, career benefits and considerations, and some proposal tips and tricks he learned while on the job.
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CoSE Faculty to Lead CAREER Grant Panel Discussion
Join the Office for Research Development and ISU's CAREER awardees, Anna Grinath, Courtney "Cori" Jenkins, Devaleena S. Pradhan, and Sarah Godsey, for an informative discussion on Wednesday, March 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. Topics will include getting ready to apply for a CAREER grant, obtaining preliminary data, incorporating educational activities into your research, working with program officers, and more.
All faculty and staff are welcome to attend, and pre-tenure faculty in NSF-supported fields are especially encouraged to attend. NSF-supported fields include: astronomy and space, anthropology, biology, chemistry, computing, economics, Earth and the environment, education and training, engineering, materials research, mathematics, physics, psychology, social sciences, science and technology studies, STEM workforce development, and multidisciplinary studies.
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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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CoSE Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes
March 3, 2026
February 17, 2026
January 20, 2026
January 6, 2026
December 2, 2025
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| | | | ISU International Affairs Council to Host 55th Annual Frank Church Symposium | |
Idaho State University’s International Affairs Council will host the 55th annual Frank Church Symposium on April 2 and 3 in the Rendezvous ABC Suites. This event is free to the public and will be held in-person and virtually. The theme for this year is “Our New Normal? Evaluating Global Futures.”
The 2026 keynote speaker is Laura Galante, a nationally recognized leader at the intersection of cybersecurity, intelligence, and global policy. She will offer her perspective on global futures in cybersecurity by drawing on her experience as the former Director of the Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center and the Intelligence Community’s Cyber Executive at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
| | ISU Revving Up for Chrome at the Dome | |
Idaho State University’s College of Technology will host the annual 2026 Chrome in the Dome Car Show on Friday, March 6, and Saturday, March 7, at the ICCU Dome. Parking in the Holt Arena lot is free for all attendees.
The show will feature a wide variety of cars, trucks, and bikes from across the region, showcasing custom builds, restored classics, and modern performance vehicles. Attendees can explore vehicles up close and connect with fellow automotive enthusiasts in a high-energy indoor setting.
| | A Week of Engagement: Teaching, Learning, and Community at Idaho State University | |
The Center for Learning and Instructional Excellence at Idaho State University invites faculty, staff, and members of the community to take part in a weeklong series of conversations and learning opportunities focused on teaching, student success, and real-world knowledge.
These events build toward the annual Teaching and Learning Symposium on Friday, March 13 and are designed to bring our campus community together to learn, reflect, and engage.
| | | March 9 | Late 8-week courses begin | | March 10 | Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | March 23 | Spring Break (no classes) | | April 27 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | May 4 | FINAL Examinations | | May 8 | Spring 2026 classes end | | May 9 | Commencement - Pocatello (May & August 2026 graduates) | | May 11 | Commencement - Meridian (May & August 2026 graduates) | | May 12 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 4:00 pm | | May 18 | Classes begin for Early-4, Early-6, Early-8 and Full term | | May 25 | Memorial Day holiday (Monday - no classes) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Physics
Event
Gravitational Collapse of Yang-Mills-Higgs Fields, or, Do Black Holes Need Barbers?
Stephen Millward
Idaho State University
Details
Mon Mar 9
4 pm
PSC 108
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: Why Proof Competency is Not Enough: Logical Consistency When Evaluating Mathematical Arguments
Kyeong-Hah Roh
Arizona State University
Details
Mon Mar 9
4 pm
PS 308
https://isu.zoom.us/j/85010225613
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium
Blain Serrin
Details
Wed Mar 11
4 pm
PSC 108
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Department/Program
Chemistry
Event
Grad Info Session
Details
Wed Mar 11
6:30 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
NSF Sabbatical Talk
Keith Reinhardt
Idaho State University
Details
Thu Mar 12
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Graduate Student Talks
Details
Wed Mar 18
4 pm
PSC 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Ruth Timme
Food and Drug Administration
Details
Thu Mar 19
4 pm
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium
Karen Viskupic
Details
Wed Apr 1
4 pm
PSC 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Microbiology Talk
Daniel Colman
Montana State University
Details
Thu Apr 2
4 pm
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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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