Three Finalists in CoSE Dean Search Named
President Robert Wagner has announced the three finalists for CoSE Dean. The finalists are:
Angela D. Lueking
James M. Widmann
Donald Plumlee
Open forums will be held the week of April 21, with each candidate, and feedback opportunities will be available online after each forum. Zoom links for all open forums will be posted online.
A new leader is expected to be chosen for the College by the end of the spring semester.
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Coffee and Donuts from CoSE's ASISU Senators and Dean's Office April 29 and 30
The Dean's Office, along with CoSE's ASISU Senators, Saugat Acharya and Diya Pandey, will be providing FREE coffee and donuts for students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, April 29, and Wednesday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The sweet treats and beverages can be found on both days in the following locations:
Physical Science Complex, Chemistry Atrium
Physical Science Complex, Room 204
Lillibridge Engineering Laboratory, Lobby
Gale Life Sciences, Lobby
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Roof Replacement Scheduled for Physical Science Complex, Colonial Hall
Replacement of the roofs over the Physical Science Complex and Colonial Hall will begin in May and continue throughout the summer months.
Faculty, staff, and students can still work in the buildings while work is underway.
If you have questions about the projects, contact Chris Baker, assistant director of capital projects, at chrisbaker@isu.edu.
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Great job, Elijah Escobedo!
Recently, Elijah, a second-year honors student studying biology with a biomedical sciences concentration, was selected to participate in the Public Health Scholars Program at Columbia University in New York City.
As one of the 30 students chosen nationwide, he’ll be exposed to field experiences, participate in academic coursework ranging from epidemiology to biostatistics, and complete a final project.
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The Idaho State University Association of Computing Machinery – Women’s Chapter (ISU ACM-W) is officially up and running!
ISU ACM-W is "a supportive community that empowers women in computing by providing mentorship, networking opportunities, and resources to help them succeed in their academic and professional careers."
Membership in the club is open to all CoSE students.
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Thank you for spending some time with us, Representative Mike Simpson!
Recently, the congressman made a visit to campus, which included a tour of the reactor lab and a discussion about some of ISU’s current and emerging energy-focused education and research initiatives.
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Bengal Bio Open House Set for April 19
The Department of Biological Sciences will be hosting the Bengal Bio Open House on Saturday, April 19, 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.
Spots are limited, and registration is required.
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Fulbright Information Panel Planned for April 17
David Rodgers, Matthew Levay, and Wesley Peterson will participate in a panel discussion and share their experiences as past Fulbright awardees. A Q&A session will follow the discussion.
The U.S. Fulbright Program funds graduating seniors, graduate students, and faculty members to conduct research or teach abroad for a year.
The panel will be held on Thursday, April 17, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Building's Wood River Room.
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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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ISU, Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Hold Joint Event to Recognize their Partnership and Future Collaboration
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner and Tribal Council Chairman Lee Juan Tendoy raised the Shoshone-Bannock tribal flag on ISU’s Quad and signed a Memorandum of Agreement Wednesday to signify a continued partnership between the University and the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
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Avoid Common Cyber Threats
Cyber threats continue to target higher education institutions using increasingly sophisticated tactics. Following a few key security practices—like verifying Duo Push notifications, keeping your browser up to date, and reporting anything suspicious—can help protect both personal information and the university’s systems.
Click here for the best practices for protecting your University account.
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Employee Headshot Photo Opportunities Available April 24
Headshot photos for employees of Idaho State University will be available in the ISU Photo Studio, Administration Building Room 138 on Thursday, April 24 from 1 - 4 p.m. You do not need to make a reservation, just come to the studio and you will receive your photo within a week.
For questions, contact Lee Ann Waldron at (208) 282-1679 or leeannwaldron@isu.edu.
| | | April 28 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | May 5 | Final examinations | | May 9 | Spring 2025 classes end | | May 10 | Commencement - Pocatello (May & August 2025 graduates) | | May 13 | Spring 2025 Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 4:00 pm | | May 19 | Summer 2025 Classes begin for Early-4, Early-6, Early-8 and Full term | | May 26 | Memorial Day holiday (Monday - no classes) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: Ocean Modeling Using High-Order Galerkin Methods
Michal Kopera
Boise State University
Details
Fri, Apr 11
4 pm
PS 307
https://isu.zoom.us/j/81923299449
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Rip and Tear! A redescription of the holotype of Sarcoprion edax using computed tomography and 3-D modeling to examine jaw morphology and function / NASA DEVELOP Highlights and Career Pathways in Geospatial Science
Tobias Babcock / Isaac Goldings
Idaho State University
Details
Wed, Apr 16
4 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Apr 17
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Brian Bayless
Santa Clara University
Details
Thu, Apr 17
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Research Roundup
Details
Fri, Apr 18
All Day
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Seminar: Change Point Analysis for Functional Data Using Empirical Characteristic Functionals
Jeremy VanderDoes
Idaho State University
Details
Thu, Apr 21
3:30 pm
PS 307
https://isu.zoom.us/j/89159593556
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Seminar: Change Point Analysis for Functional Data Using Empirical Characteristic Functionals
Jeremy VanderDoes
Idaho State University
Details
Thu, Apr 21
3:30 pm
PS 307
https://isu.zoom.us/j/89159593556
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: TBD
Details
Thu, Apr 23
3:30 pm
PS 307
Zoom TBD
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Lost, Then Found: A Surveyor's Journey / Landslide Change Detection Analysis along Highway Corridors in Southeast Idaho
Cory Scoffield / Betty Brown
Details
Wed, Apr 23
4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Apr 24
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Bacterial Biofilms as Multicellular Pathogens
Garth Ehrlich
Drexel University
Details
Thu, Apr 24
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
All
Event
Donuts with CoSE
Details
Tues, Apr 29
10 a.m.
Physical Science Complex, Chemistry Atrium
Physical Science Complex, Room 204
Lillibridge Engineering Laboratory, Lobby
Gale Life Sciences, Lobby
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Department/Program
All
Event
Donuts with CoSE
Details
Wed, Apr 30
10 a.m.
Physical Science Complex, Chemistry Atrium
Physical Science Complex, Room 204
Lillibridge Engineering Laboratory, Lobby
Gale Life Sciences, Lobby
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: GIS at the Montana Geologic Survey
Patricia Ekberg
Details
Wed, Apr 30
4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, May 1
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Elish Gornish
University of Arizona
Details
Thu, May 1
4 pm
LC 10
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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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