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Congrats to Tadesse Wakjira, adjunct faculty member in the civil and environmental engineering department, on being named an outstanding reviewer for two of Emerald Publishing’s journals!
He was honored for his work on the International Journal of Structural Integrity and Multidiscipline Modeling in Materials and Structures.
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Volunteers Needed for Haunted Science Lab
Idaho State University’s Department of Physics and Kiwanis Club of Pocatello’s Haunted Science Laboratory will be back at the Bannock County Event Center in late October.
Department staff is looking for volunteers to help set up and prepare for the hundreds of local students attending the event. The Haunted Lab features more than 50 educational and interactive science exhibits designed to delight, fright, and educate kids of all ages. For more information on volunteering and to sign up, contact Steve Shropshire at (208) 282-2212 or shrostev@isu.edu.
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Idaho Museum of Natural History to Host Annual Fall Fossil Fest
All are invited to the Idaho Museum of Natural History for the annual Fall Fossil Fest from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 12.
Tickets can be purchased online at isu.edu/imnh or day of at the door. Tickets are Family: $45 (2 Adults/2 Children), $7.50/Additional child, Adult: $15. Child (6-17): $10 with accompanying adult.
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STEM Career Fair Planned for October 16
The Career Center will host its STEM Career Fair on Wednesday, October 16, in the Pond Student Union Building Ballroom.
Students are welcome to stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to meet and network with STEM employers from around the region.
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Flu Shot Clinics Scheduled for Oct. 21 and 30
CoSE will host a pair of flu shot clinics in October. The first will be held Monday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to noon, in Gale Life Sciences room 229. Meanwhile, the second is planned for Wednesday, October 30, from noon to 3 p.m., in Physical Science Complex room 121.
Participants must sign up to receive their shot at least two hours prior to the start of the clinic.
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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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Free Swag is Still Available!
Stop by the Dean's Office, PSC 120, and pick up a 1/4 zip pullover jacket.
Sizes range from small to XL, and supplies are limited.
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Indigenous Peoples Day Events Begin Oct. 14
Native American Student Services, in collaboration with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, is pleased to present a full-day celebration of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 14. This year’s theme, “We are still here: Tradition and Transformation,” will feature various events, including a sunrise ceremony, a keynote address by Johanna Jones, workshops, cultural performances, and a student panel.
For the full schedule of events and registration details, please visit the Indigenous Peoples Day page.
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Construction Notice: Bartz Way Paving
Beginning October 14, sections of Bartz Way will be closed for paving. Please observe all traffic control/detour signage and construction barriers. See the map for phasing and schedule. Paving is scheduled to be complete by mid-November. While we do not anticipate other areas being impacted, there is always a possibility of a broader impact. Please plan accordingly.
Please call ISU Facilities Services at (208) 282-4086 with any questions or concerns.
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ISU Mountain West Marching Band Invitational Brings 18 High School Bands from Idaho and Utah
The annual ISU Mountain West Marching Band Invitational will be held at the ICCU Dome on Saturday, October 19. Eighteen high school bands from Idaho and Utah will perform for judges and an enthusiastic audience.
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| October 14 | Late 8-week courses begin | | October 15 | Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | November 25 | Fall recess (no classes -- Thanksgiving Break) | | December 2 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | December 9 | Finals week | | December 13 | Fall 2024 Classes End | | December 14 | Commencement (August and December 2024 graduates) | | December 17 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | |
Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | |
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Epitaxial Synthesis and Integration of Cubic Nitrides
Brelon May
Idaho National Laboratory
Details
Mon, Oct 14
4 - 5 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium
Kendra Murray
Idaho State University
Details
Wed, Oct 16
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Oct 17
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Engaging in Authentic Practices in the Advanced Laboratory
Nathan Powers
Brigham Young University
Details
Mon, Oct 21
4 - 5 pm
https://isu.zoom.us/j/89340116512
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
CoSE Listening Session with President Robert Wagner
Details
Tues, Oct 22
3 - 4 pm
PSC 108
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Tectonic Summary of the Uinta Mountains
Doug Sprinkel
Utah Geological Survey
Details
Wed, Oct 23
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Oct 24
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
BSRC Research Roundup
Details
Thu, Oct 24
4 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Oct 31
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Title TBD
Travis McCling
Idaho National Laboratory
Details
Wed, Nov 6
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Nov 7
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Cole Morrison
Idaho State Department of Agriculture
Details
Thu, Nov 7
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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