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Honors Student Returns from 10-Week Public Health Scholars Program at Columbia University
Idaho State University honors student Elijah Escobedo spent his summer inquiring about the lives of New Yorkers.
Escobedo, now a junior majoring in biology with a concentration in biomedical sciences from Twin Falls, wasn’t hawking some product or service; he was knocking on their door, wanting to hear what they had to say specifically about the public health topics affecting them.
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ISU doctoral students Arifa Islam Champa and Md Fazle Rabbi were guest speakers at the BSides Idaho Falls cybersecurity conference, where they each presented their research during the lightning talk session.
Champa’s study, "Phish Eye View: Can You Spot the Scam?," categorized phishing emails into five psychology-based types and evaluated the influence of email categories, visual cues, and explanatory feedback on the recipient’s ability to detect scams.
Meanwhile, Rabbi’s research, "SBOM Tools: Are They as Reliable as They Claim?," evaluated the reliability of seven software bill of materials generation tools on 50 popular Rust projects by comparing their detection of components, versions, and dependencies against ground truth.
Both students are working under the guidance of Minhaz Zibran, professor of computer science, with the Software Engineering and Cybersecurity Research Team.
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Reminder: CoSE Fall Forum Set for October 8
The CoSE Fall Forum will be held on Wednesday, October 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Physical Science Complex, Room 144.
Immediately following the Fall Forum, a reception for new faculty will be held in the Chemistry Atrium. Refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP to aprilrobinson@isu.edu.
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Chad Pope awarded funds to support the NRC MOV Workshop
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Motor-Operated Valves workshop provides NRC resident inspectors with hands-on training related to the operation and performance of motor-operated valves. The instructors, both retired from INL, are some of the most experienced individuals in the country on this topic. The testing equipment used is one-of-a-kind, developed at INL by Kevin DeWall, one of the two course instructors.
"Your course has provided subject matter expert instruction to a great many NRC employees. Virtually all the feedback I have reviewed from previous classes has been significantly in the affirmative," said Tom Sullivan. "Thanks very much for providing high-caliber instruction to my NRC colleagues, and I look forward to a continuing productive relationship between the NRC and your university."
Chad Pope, professor and chair of the nuclear engineering department, serves as the course coordinator. The recent 5-year contract follows a 5-year contract from 2020 to 2025, where Pope served as the coordinator. Jay Kunze, nuclear engineering emeritus professor, served as the course coordinator from 2010 to 2020.
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Thank you to everyone who stopped by for President Wagner's Presidential Pop-up!
If you have any feedback or ideas to share, please don't hesitate to reach out to president@isu.edu.
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CoSE Flu Shot Clinics Slated for Oct. 20 and 21
The College of Pharmacy will again offer two flu shot clinics this year for CoSE faculty and staff. Please use the links below to schedule your flu shot.
Monday, October 20
8:00 a.m. - noon
Biology Conference Room
Gale Life Sciences 229
BengalVaccines.as.me/GaleLifeSciences
Tuesday, October 21
8:00 a.m. - noon
CoSE Conference Room
PSC 121
https://BengalVaccines.as.me/PhysicalScienceComplex
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Last weekend, two teams of ISU students competed in the 2025 Hack-A-House competition.
The 24-hour virtual event challenges students to “address a specific challenge impacting housing affordability.” The teams were:
Himalayan Tigers
Rosham Sharma
Abiral Tiwari
Amit Koirala
Sameer Budhathoki
Saurav Bhusal
ISU Engineers
Saugat Dotel
Joe Shurtleff
Prajita Budhathoki
Arpan Adhikari
Uddhav Dev
While they didn’t place, the teams are still eligible for a People’s Choice Award. Cast your vote at hackahouse.org/2025-peoples-choice.
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RSVP Today to the College of Science and Engineering
Dean's Homecoming Breakfast!
Join alumni, faculty, and staff from the College on Saturday, October 25, at 9 a.m., on the corner of Stacy Dragila Way and Memorial Drive, to watch the parade and enjoy a breakfast catered by The Yellowstone. Afterwards, we’ll be at President Wagner’s Alumni and Bengal Tailgate from 2 to 4 p.m.
Please RSVP by October 17 at 5 p.m. here or send an email to cose@isu.edu.
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Pre-proposals Sought for IGEM Grants
Funding under the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission Grant Program will be awarded for competitive state university research in support of the goals of the IGEM initiative.
These funds are to be used as seed funding for strengthening Idaho’s future by strategically investing in the development of expertise, products, and services which result in state economic growth.
Selected project proposals will be in alignment with the statewide higher education research strategic plan and will leverage the talents and expertise of Idaho’s research universities and the private sector to further the economic vitality of the state; they will create a platform to facilitate and accelerate the transfer of technology out of Idaho’s public state research facilities and into the private sector; and they will create new ideas, products and companies that lead to higher-paying jobs and a strong economic foundation for Idaho.
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CoSE is pleased to welcome back Stephanie Harris to campus!
Stephanie, a senior financial technician, has been working remotely recently and is now back on campus in LEL 235-B, She can also be reached at ext. 2772.
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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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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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Scholarship to be Awarded in Memory of Curt Anderson
A scholarship has been established in memory of the late Professor Curt Anderson.
The scholarship will be awarded in Curt's memory to a student attending ISU in the 2026-27 academic year.
If you are interested in contributing, click here.
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Student Submissions Sought for Three Minute Thesis Competition
Submissions are now being accepted for the Graduate School's 9th annual ISU Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.
Scheduled for Thursday, November 13, the 3MT competition challenges students to present their research, in progress or completed, to a general audience in under three minutes. Awards and cash prizes are given for first place, second place, third place, and People's Choice.
Students can submit their abstracts and view more information about the origin of 3MT, judging criteria guidelines, and past programs on the Graduate School website.
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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.
| | | | Bigger Bolder, and Toothier than Ever - Croc-N-Roll: Fall Fossil Fest 2025 | The Idaho Museum of Natural History invites the public to step back in time at its fifth annual Fall Fossil Fest spotlighting the world premiere of a massive fossil skull belonging to Idaho’s very own ancient crocodile. | | Participants Needed: Insomnia Study | |
Openings are available at the Idaho State University Psychology Clinic for a research study focused on the cognitive behavioral treatment for insomnia.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia will focus on a few techniques to aid with managing and improving poor sleep. Eligible participants will be asked to complete an in-home sleep study, wear a wrist-watch like activity and light monitor, complete a 6-week therapy program with a graduate student clinician, and complete an assortment of related questionnaires. Participants will receive a total of $75 for their complete participation and will receive therapy free of charge.
| | IHEAR Program Expands Training Pipeline for Early Intervention Providers | Idaho State University is taking bold steps to address the national shortage of highly qualified professionals serving young children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. Through two competitive awards from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs, the Idaho Hearing Education and Aural Rehabilitation program is preparing the next generation of specialists in speech-language pathology, audiology, and special education. | | | October 6 | Early 8-week course grading opens | | October 13 | Mid-term week | | October 20 | Late 8-week courses begin | | October 20 | Undergraduate Curriculum Council proposals due | | October 21 | Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | November 24 | Fall recess (no classes - Thanksgiving Break) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Growth and Adhesion of Carbon Nanotubes on Stainless Steel
Richard VanFleet
Brigham Young University
Details
Mon Oct 6
4 - 5 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Fall Forum and New Faculty Reception
Details
Wed Oct 8
3 - 5 pm
PSC 144 and Chemistry Foyer
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Graduate Student Talks
BGSA
Details
Thu Oct 9
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Laurel Moulton
Austin Water and Wildland Conservation
Details
Thu Oct 16
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Owen McDougal
Details
Thu Oct 23
4 - 5 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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