What's Happening in CoSE

Congrats to CoSE Alums Ryan Howerton and Allison Radmall!


Recently, they were awarded a Garret Nancolas City Achievement Award by the Association of Idaho Cities for their work on the “Heat Maps Help Beautification” project.

East Idaho News Features New 3D Printing Lab


Logan Ramsey and EastIdahoNews.com shined a spotlight on the mechanical engineering department's new 3D Printing Laboratory in a story published on July 2.

This summer, Aashish Deo, a graduate student in the civil and environmental engineering department, has been leading a team of fellow students in prepping large-scale structural components made of concrete that have been retrofitted with fiber-reinforced polymers for testing their ability to withstand earthquakes.

Idaho State Mourns the Loss of Michelle Andrews


After a multi-year struggle with brain cancer, Michelle Marie (Sievers) Andrews passed away peacefully on June 27 in the comfort of her own home in Inkom.


Michelle graduated from Idaho State University with a master's in Biological Sciences and later worked for the university in the Molecular Research Core Facility.

ICUR Registration Open


The Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research (ICUR) is a celebration showcasing the leading edge of undergraduate research in all disciplines. The mission of ICUR is to promote mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity in Idaho in all disciplines. The goals of ICUR are to promote the engagement of undergraduate students from multiple disciplines in research, to build an extended scholarly community across institutional boundaries in Idaho, and to ensure diversity in institutional representation, discipline, and students’ background.

CoSE Camping Trip Aug. 25 - 27


You are invited to join us for a camping trip at Grand Teton National Park from Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27. The weekend will be a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your colleagues and families.


The trip is open to all CoSE faculty and staff, as well as their families. We will be staying at Colter Bay Group Camping Sites 4 and 5, which can accommodate up to 70 people and 23 cars. You will be responsible for providing your own food and other camping gear.


Please RSVP by August 1 via the Google Form. Space is limited, so RSVP early. Please check out Grand Teton National Park website for more information.

Field Research Photo/Video Opportunities Wanted


John and Jordon in Photo and Video Services are looking for opportunities to shoot photos/videos of faculty and students out in the field this summer conducting their research.


If you or your students are out in the field over the summer months, please add it to the Google Sheet. Including an item on the spreadsheet does not guarantee that photos or videos will be shot. John and Jordon will attend as their schedule allows.


If you have any questions, email Logan McDougall, Executive Director of College Relations, at loganmcdougall@isu.edu.

From Around ISU

Technology Optimization Initiative


As part of the University’s ongoing efforts to identify and maximize budget efficiencies, and in alignment with our Innovation of Campus Technology and Services Project Charter, the University will be moving to a consolidated shared service model for Information Technology Services, including Educational Technology Services and distributed technology operations. 

University Names New AVP for Marketing and Communications


Miriam Dance has been appointed Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications. She has been serving as interim since November of 2022.

ISU Pole Vaulter Named Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award Winner


Idaho State pole vaulter Ekhardt Van Der Watt has been named a recipient of a 2023 Wilma Rudolph Student-Athlete Achievement Award by the National Association of Academic and Student-Athlete Development Professionals.

Parking Permits for 2023-2024 Now Available for Purchase


Pocatello permits will be sent to campus boxes after August 1. Meridian and Idaho Falls permits need to be picked up in their respective Parking Offices.


Student and Residential permits are available August 1.

GED Graduates Celebrate Achievements At Ceremony


Idaho State University recently recognized the achievements of 39 graduates who successfully obtained their GED credentials through the College of Technology's Adult Education program. Hundreds attended the event to show their support for the graduates from Pocatello, Blackfoot, American Falls, and the surrounding region.



New Parking Map Now Available


Through collaboration with Facilities Services, the GIS Training and Research Center, and Public Safety, a new printable campus map is available.


The new map includes updated July 1, 2023 permit pricing, an alphabetical listing of campus buildings, and other parking related information.

Dates to Remember

July 10

Late-4 courses start

July 11

Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading closes at 4:00 pm

July 24

Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading opens

August 4

Summer 2023 Classes End

August 8

Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading closes at 4:00 pm

August 21

Fall 2023 classes begin

September 4

Labor Day 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, 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


Chemistry


Event


Summer Research Symposium


Details


Thu, July 20

2 - 4 p.m.

Department/Program


Chemistry


Event


Retreat


Details


Wed, Aug 16

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Department/Program


All


Event


CoSE Camping Trip


Details


Aug. 25 - 27

RSVP here

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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