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Current Connection: ISU Scientists Detail How Shifts in the Atlantic Ocean Impacted the Alaskan Climate 13,000 Years Ago
Some newly published findings from an Idaho State University professor and his colleagues are pointing out how changes to the currents an ocean away can impact climates on the other side of the globe.
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Bengals shoot for the moon. Literally!
Angela Garcia is serving as one of three science officers supporting astronauts from the flight control room for NASA’s Artemis II mission. Angela received her master's in geology from Idaho State and is pictured here with Shannon Kobs Nawotniak, professor and chair of the geosciences department, at Mission Control in Houston.
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Congrats, Michael Thomas, on earning this month's Impactful Teaching award.
Thomas is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences. He teaches BIOL 3358 Genetics to about 60 students each semester and leads the BIOL 1111 and 1112 Bacteriophage Discovery and Genomics Labs, course-based undergraduate research experiences for first-year students. In these labs, students work in teams to discover and characterize novel bacteriophages—viruses that kill bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant strains.
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Congrats to all the College of Science and Engineering students who took home honors at the 2026 Research and Creative Works Symposium!
They are:
Undergraduate Poster Presentation - Biological & Natural Sciences | Grace Cain - Biology - BS
Undergraduate Poster Presentation - Engineering, Physical & Mathematical Sciences | Levi Farber - Electrical Engineering - BS
Undergraduate Oral Presentation 1st Place | Reagan Piel - Biology - BS
Undergraduate Oral Presentation 2nd Place (tie) | Levi Farber - Electrical Engineering - BS
Graduate Poster Presentation - Education, Learning & Training | Andrija Sevaljevic - Computer Science - MS
Graduate Poster Presentation - Engineering, Physical & Mathematical Sciences | Costain Nachuma - Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
Graduate Oral Presentation - Biological & Natural Sciences | Scot Erickson - Biology - MS
Graduate Oral Presentation - Education, Learning & Training | Andrija Sevaljevic - Computer Science - MS
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Bengal Bio Open House Scheduled for April 25
Know a student interested in pursuing a STEAM career?
The Department of Biological Sciences will host the Bengal Bio Open House on Saturday, April 25, 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. Lunch will be provided.
Spots are limited, and registration is required.
If you have questions about the open house, contact Kasey Wozniak at woznkase@isu.edu.
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Office of Sustainability to Host Earth Forum on April 22
The Office of Sustainability will host the Earth Forum on April 22, Earth Day, starting at 9 a.m. in the Pond Student Union Building Ballroom. This campus-wide event will celebrate sustainability efforts at ISU and engage in meaningful conversations around our collective future.
The program will feature keynote remarks from the Vice President of Operations and the Vice President of Research, followed by panel discussions across various sustainability themes, a networking session, student poster presentations, and recognition through sustainability-related awards.
Registration is required. If you have questions about the event, contact Pallavi Pokharel, sustainability manager, at pallavipokharel@isu.edu.
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Bannock County Seeking Input on Advanced Nuclear Energy
Bannock County is partnering with Portneuf Valley Development to begin a preliminary effort to gauge resident interest in the potential role of advanced nuclear energy in Bannock County's future.
Following a study by the Idaho National Laboratory, Bannock County was noted as a potential location for future industry development, ranging from hosting a reactor to establishing manufacturing businesses within the supply chain. All county residents are invited to share their perspectives by completing a brief survey. Your feedback will help officials understand the community's stance before any further steps are considered.
The survey will be available through April 9.
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Faculty Drop-in Hours with Dean Widmann Scheduled
Dean Widmann invites faculty to a drop-in hour on the third Thursday of each month, from 1 to 2 p.m., in Room 121 of the Physical Science Complex. The next will be held on Thursday, April 16.
This optional opportunity gives faculty a chance to chat with the Dean about projects, ask questions, share successes, and provide input regarding the future of the College.
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RFPs Sought For Proposal Assistance Toward High-impact Funding Award
The Proposal Assistance Toward High-impact funding (PATH) Award is a new internal grant designed to support principal investigators on a trajectory to submit external large-scale funding proposals of at least $1 million.
PIs are expected to develop projects that will address priority topics for ISU (health, energy, environmental stewardship and security, and community connection), have the strong potential to build research capacity and promote collaboration, and drive innovation and impact. All projects will be considered, including projects conducting or developing research, instruction, program development, outreach, service, workforce development, etc.
The first PATH deadline is May 1. If you have questions, reach out to Michele Brumley. For application submission, applicants must work with Steve Wright in the Office of Sponsored Programs and Support to submit and route proposals through Cayuse.
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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
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December 2, 2025
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Idaho State University invites alumni, donors, and friends to participate in one of its most meaningful Homecoming traditions by submitting nominations for the 2026 Alumni Awards.
Held in conjunction with Homecoming Week, October 5 to 10, the Alumni Awards recognize individuals who exemplify the spirit, achievement, and impact of Bengal Nation. Honorees will be celebrated at the annual Alumni Recognition Dinner on Friday, October 9, as part of the week’s festivities.
| | Office for Research End of Semester Reception | Join the Office for Research for an End of Semester Reception on Monday, April 27, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Wood River Room. Faculty and staff from across campus are invited to meet, mingle and connect. Brief remarks will highlight ISU's recent research and creative scholarship successes. The Office for Research staff will be available to discuss support and services to help faculty grow their research and creative scholarship activity. Brief remarks will be shared by Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Marty Blair, at 3:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. | | Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho State University and eCyclers of Idaho Unite for Public E-waste Recycling Event | The Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho State University, eCyclers of Idaho, Sunnking Sustainable Solutions have partnered to host a free public electronic waste collection event on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pond Student Union Building. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to recycling, resource recovery and national security by repurposing critical materials found in e-waste. | | | 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
Colloquium: Ground-Based Gamma-Ray Telescopes in the Era of Multi-messenger Astronomy
Qi Feng
University of Utah
Details
Mon Apr 6
4 pm
https://isu.zoom.us/j/83187145542
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Graduate Student Talks
Details
Wed Apr 8
4 pm
PSC 108
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium
William Brazeleton
Details
Wed Apr 15
4 pm
PSC 108
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Department/Program
Dean's Office
Event
Dean's Drop-in Hour
Details
Thu Apr 16
1 - 2 pm
PSC 121
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Spark a Fire Keynote
Ni Y. Feng
Details
Thu Apr 16
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Research Roundup
Details
Fri Apr 17
3 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Graduate Student Talks
Details
Wed Apr 22
4 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Minshall Lecture
Amanda Subalusky
Details
Thu Apr 23
4 pm
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Donuts with the Dean and Faculty
Details
Tues Apr 28
9:30 to 11 a.m.
LEL Lobby
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Donuts with the Dean and Faculty
Details
Wed Apr 29
9:30 to 11 a.m.
PSC Atrium
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Seminar Presentation
Details
Wed Apr 29
4 pm
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Donuts with the Dean and Faculty
Details
Thu Apr 30
9:30 to 11 a.m.
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Kavita Sharma
Idaho State University
Details
Thu Apr 30
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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