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New Dino? ISU Paleontologists Homing in on Possible New Species in Wyoming
Bones currently separated by thousands of miles could rewrite a piece of the natural history of northern Wyoming.
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Way to go, Mikel!
Mikel Mecham, manager of information technology and innovation, was one of January's Be a Bengal Nominees for exemplifying Integrity, Shared Responsibility, Community, and Teamwork.
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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New Faculty Development Program to Enhance Institutional Research Capacity
Idaho State University has announced the launch of Aligning Stakeholders and Structures to Enable Research Transformation (ASSERT), a new faculty development program designed to increase institutional research capacity. This initiative aims to cultivate a community of scholars by supporting faculty as they work to overcome structural, cultural, and personal barriers to conducting transformative research.
The program is a collaborative effort between Academic Affairs and the Office for Research. Funded by the NSF-EPSCoR ICREWS grant, ASSERT represents a strategic investment in the long-term research vitality of Idaho State University. The initiative advances the objectives of the state EPSCoR program by supporting faculty development and encouraging regional alignment through coordinated efforts with Boise State University and the University of Idaho.
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Students Sought for Instagram Collaboration with Graduate School
We're looking for graduate students to participate in video shoots with the Graduate School that will be posted on Instagram.
The videos will be short-form, and the students need to be willing to speak about their studies/research. If you know of a student who may be a good fit, have them email Remy Boomer, marketing intern with the Graduate School, at remyboomer@isu.edu.
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Abstracts Sought for Research and Creative Works Symposium
Abstract submissions for the 2026 Research Symposium are now open, with a deadline of February 25 at noon.
This event is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines to present their scholarly or creative works, in progress or completed, in a conference-style event. Top presentations will win cash prizes in oral presentation, poster presentation, and creative works categories. In-person and online oral and poster presentation options are available.
To learn more about what to expect when presenting at a research symposium, as well as best practices, students can attend several Insider Sessions.
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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.
| | | | In addition to imposed budget cuts for FY26 and FY27, Idaho’s public higher education institutions were recently asked by the Legislative Services Offices to show the potential impacts of additional 1 and 2 percent budget reductions affecting Idaho’s institutions. One of the potential impacts included in the required proposal for Idaho State is mandatory furlough days in FY26 for all employees making over $60,000. This is currently only a proposal, and further holdbacks have not been enacted by the Legislature. | | Volunteers Needed for Bengal Visit Day on April 11 | This open-house style event allows students and guests to explore campus at their own pace. They have the opportunity to visit departments, hear about student resources, chat with student clubs and organizations, take a campus or housing tour, and so much more. Volunteers are needed in these areas along with general volunteers that can assist with information tables, distribution of materials, bus guides, set up/clean up, etc. | | Discover Your Strengths with CliftonStrengths® | |
ISU is excited to offer the Introduction to CliftonStrengths® workshop on Tuesday, February 24, from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Pocatello.
You'll learn to:
- Discover your Top 5 CliftonStrengths®
- Understand and apply your talents
- Explore how to grow your strengths
- Learn the basics of building strengths-based teams
| | EPAF Training Scheduled for Feb. 11 | The next EPAF Training session will be held on Wednesday, February 11, from 10 to 11 11 a.m. via Zoom.
This training is appropriate for anyone new to creating EPAFs or originators looking for a refresher. | | CLIE Workshop: Finding the Best-Fit LLM for Your Purpose | Allison Roxburgh and Kaywin Cottle from the Department of Teaching and Educational Studies will present "Finding the Best-Fit LLM for Your Purpose" as part of the Center for Instructional Excellence's Master Teaching Series on Friday, February 13, from noon to 1 p.m.
The "interactive presentation provides a practical tool for faculty to evaluate Artificial Intelligent (AI) models." | | Alumnus Ted Bonman: From Classroom to Stage, Grow Together Through the Stories we Share | When you meet Ted Bonman, you're struck by his gentleness, his depth, and that quiet spark found in those who truly love to share their knowledge. An English and theater teacher at Century High School in Pocatello, he didn't simply choose a career: he answered a calling. | | | February 16 | Presidents' Day holiday (no classes) | | February 23 | Early 8-week course grading opens | | March 2 | Mid-term week | | 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) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: The Science of Gravitational Waves
David Neilsen
Brigham Young University
Details
Mon Feb 9
4 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Geosciences & Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: How dust and forest structure shape snowmelt in western US headwater basins
Details
Wed Feb 11
PS 108
https://isu.zoom.us/j/81220564936
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Bengal STEM Day
Details
Thurs Feb 12
4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: BSRC Grant Workshop
Kristin Lane and Anirban Chakraborty
Idaho State University
Details
Thurs Feb 19
4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar
Donald Marion
Details
Thurs Feb 26
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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