It was great to see everyone at the
Dean's Homecoming Breakfast!
We're already looking forward to 2026!
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INL Seeking Undergraduate, Graduate Students for Internships
Idaho National Laboratory is seeking both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM degrees to join their Science and Technology Internship Talent Pipeline.
Students will collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and technical professionals on projects that span advanced reactors, cybersecurity, materials science, and more.
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Entries Sought for Molecular Research Core Facility's 2nd Annual Microscopy Competition
ISU's Molecular Research Core Facility is looking for entries for its student microscopy competition.
ISU students can enter up to three images from their research projects or as hobby microscopists.
The winning image will be selected based on its creativity/originality of the image, image description, and/or impact on research, as well as its artistic and visual characteristics.
The winner will receive a certificate of achievement, and the MRCF will feature the image. Entries are due December 1 at midnight.
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Al's Sporting Goods in Idaho Falls Hosting Teacher Appreciation Night Nov. 3
Faculty and staff, along with their families, are invited to join and enjoy special CEO pricing on Monday, November 3, from 5 to 11 p.m.
The store will be closed to the general public. Please bring your Bengal ID or an event flier for admission.
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Rupert Elementary Seeking Booth Hosts for 9th Annual Science Night
Rupert Elementary would like to invite you to be a part of our 9th annual Science Night on Thursday, February 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Rupert Elementary Science Night is a free, high-paced, and interactive event designed for families to get their hands on science, technology, engineering, and math. The event drew nearly 1,000 visitors in a 2-hour time slot last year.
Booths can be set up for participants to "make-and-take", or to interact with before moving on to the next booth. To reserve your spot, contact Stacy Shaw, science night coordinator, at 360-536-7507.
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Introducing the Support Program for Advancing Research and Creativity
The Support Program for Advancing Research and Creativity provides monetary support for faculty to advance their research or creative activities at ISU. Full-time ISU faculty may request $1,000 to $8,000 for project-related expenses.
The purpose of the SPARC is to support the advancement of creative activities and research at ISU. The Office for Research makes funding available for this program and supports all areas, types, and disciplines of research and creative activity by all full-time ISU faculty. Proposals are evaluated in a fair and transparent way by the ISU Research Council, which then makes funding recommendations to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development. Funding for SPARC comes from Facilities and Administrative costs resulting from external grant and contract funding from across the university.
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Internal Idaho NSF EPSCoR Seed Funding Opportunity
This Seed Funding program is part of Idaho’s multi-year (2023-2028) statewide National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Track-1 Research Infrastructure Improvement award, “Idaho Community-engaged Resilience for Energy-Water (E-W) Systems (I-CREWS).”
I-CREWS Seed projects must address topics at the intersections of Energy-Water systems. Here, the term Energy-Water (E-W) systems refers to the intersection between the systems, consisting of the physical infrastructure, data/information/knowledge, the people, laws and policy, as well as the fuel and water that flows or is in reserve. This may include, for example, interdependent power and water systems tied to the physical infrastructure for generation, transmission, distribution, and use of power and water, along with governance and management practices, knowledge flows, and effects on end users.
Proposals are due January 8.
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REMINDER: Native Nuclear Founder Scott Lathrop to Speak on “Nuclear Energy & Indigenous Futures” as Part of Native American Heritage Month
Idaho State University will host Scott Lathrop, founder and CEO of Native Nuclear, for a keynote presentation and expert panel discussion on Tuesday, November 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Bengal Theater.
All ISU students, faculty, staff, and community members are invited to attend this engaging session exploring the intersection of nuclear energy, Indigenous leadership, and sustainable futures.
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Nominations Open for Distinguished Faculty
Celebrate the exceptional work of Idaho State University faculty by submitting nominations for the 2026 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 2026 Commencement ceremony. Nominations for Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 16.
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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.
| | | | ISU Signs Two New International MOUs | Idaho State University has strengthened its global research and innovation network by signing two new five-year Memorandums of Understanding with leading international institutions: Waseda University in Japan and Universidad Señor de Sipán in Peru. These agreements mark an important step in ISU’s ongoing commitment to advancing practical, high-impact research and educational collaboration that brings real benefits to ISU students and faculty, and strengthens the university’s international connections. | | ISU Debate Team Achieves Success at Prestigious Northwest Tournaments | |
The Idaho State University James M. & Sharon E. Rupp Debate Society showcased strong performances at back-to-back tournaments hosted by Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, from October 10-12.
The team competed against a field of more than 650 entries from 37 universities from across the nation at the Steve Hunt Classic and the associated Neil Sabin Speech Swing Tournament.
| | Faculty: Place Regalia Orders By November 6 | |
November 6 is the deadline for faculty to place rental regalia orders for winter commencement. The university will cover the cost of your rentals. To order:
- Visit Josten's website
- In the pop-up box that displays, click “Faculty Caps & Gowns”
- Make your selections and complete the order
If you have questions concerning regalia, or would prefer to order directly from the Bookstore, please contact Justino Gomez, jgomez@bncollege.com or (208) 282-3237.
| | | November 24 | Fall recess (no classes - Thanksgiving Break) | | December 8 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | December 15 | Final Examinations | | December 19 | Fall classes end | | December 20 | Commencement (August and December 2025 graduates) | | December 22 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00pm | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
ISU INBRE Virtual Network Presentation
Michael Thomas, Bella Edwin, Heather Ray, and Mackenzie Reed
Idaho State University
Details
Tues Nov 4
4 pm
isu.zoom.us/j/82651304295?pwd=iIkzb5n9cE7YL06FmvBILU17HhXa9S.1
Meeting ID: 826 5130 4295
Passcode: 934415
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Sabbatical Seminar
Kathryn Lohse
Details
Thu Nov 6
4 pm
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Do Cosmic Rays Kill Quantum Computers?
Ben Loer
Pacific Northwest Nuclear Laboratory
Details
Mon Nov 10
4 - 5 pm
https://isu.zoom.us/j/86497175831
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Georgia Hart-Fredeluces
Idaho State University
Details
Thu Nov 13
4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Eric Billman
BYU-I
Details
Thu Nov 20
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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