Five CoSE Dean Finalists Announced
After a national search, five finalists have been named in the College of Science and Engineering Dean search. The five finalists are:
Timothy Englund
Thomas Horvath
Gautam Pillay
Bruce Savage
Doug Wells
The university will host an open forum with each finalist on campus and on Zoom, and all are invited to attend, ask questions, and provide feedback. Feedback opportunities will be available online after each forum.
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Kudos to Patrick Rault, professor and chair of the mathematics and statistics department, on publishing a chapter in the book Faculty Learning Communities: Communities of Practice that Support, Inspire, Engage and Transform Higher Education Classrooms!
The book focuses on how these communities can impact teaching practices and student learning, facilitate institutional change, and more. In his chapter, Rault and his co-authors detail their work on the Communities for Mathematics Inquiry in Teaching Network, a nationwide professional development group of more than 1,000 mathematics faculty that he started over ten years ago.
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Local News 8’s Noah Farley stopped by the Structural Laboratory for a visit with Mustafa Mashal, professor of civil engineering, about how researchers are looking into new ways of making buildings more resilient to earthquakes. | |
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President Wagner's Bold Path Forward Online Survey Available
Thank you to everyone who attended and provided their feedback at President Wagner's listening session. If you weren't able to make it or have additional thoughts you'd like to share, please complete the online survey. Survey responses are anonymous.
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CoSE Food Drive for Benny's Pantry Underway
We are collecting nonperishable and nonexpired food items for Benny's Pantry until December 15, such as:
Infant/toddler items: formula, diapers, wipes
Pantry staples: flour, sugar, oil, and butter
Beverages: tea, coffee, and powdered juices
Canned meats like tuna, chicken, ham, etc.
Canned or bottled soups and sauces
Canned or dried vegetables and fruits
Personal care and hygiene products
Dry grains, rice, pasta, and beans
Condiments and seasonings
Breakfast and snack foods
Items can be dropped off in Physical Science Complex Room 120. Each item donated gets you a raffle ticket for a chance to win gift baskets, treats from The Popcorn Shop, a pizza lunch for your office, a yogurt parfait breakfast bar, and more.
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Nominations Open for Distinguished Faculty
Celebrate the exceptional work of Idaho State University faculty by submitting nominations for the 2025 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 2025 Commencement ceremony.
Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 17.
For questions and to nominate an individual, contact Michelle Collier at michellecollier@isu.edu or ext. 6311.
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Applications Sought for I-CREWS Seed Funding Program
I-CREWS Seed Funding allows the program to respond to new opportunities and/or pursue high-risk, high-impact research projects. Two sizes of awards (small and large) are divided into two categories, all directly related to Energy-Water challenges. One category is Convergence Research and Education, open to any qualifying team or research partnership in Idaho. This category includes projects driven by a compelling problem that demonstrates integration across disciplines (nonacademic collaboration is optional). The other category focuses on community-engaged collaboration to support co-produced research and education outcomes with communities (including Tribal representatives) through integration and co-production using local knowledge.
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The U.S. Department of Energy is hosting a virtual information session on Thursday, November 21, from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. to showcase the exciting federal and non-federal careers, internships, and fellowships they have available in a variety of fields, such as science, technology, engineering, national security, international affairs, and business. | |  |
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Technology Transitions has launched the fourth round of the EnergyTech University Prize. This $545,000 prize comprises two tracks, a Student Track and a Faculty Track, both with a common goal—accelerating the cleantech industry. With prize opportunities provided from an array of DOE offices, the competition aims to cultivate the next generation of energy innovators, educators, and entrepreneurs. | | |
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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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Remember to Vote November 5
The General Election is Tuesday, November 5 and every eligible voter is encouraged to head to the polls. Voting is an important civic duty regardless of political affiliation. Voter registration can be done online or at your polling place on election day and polls are open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 5. More information, including details about candidates and initiatives on the ballot, along with sample ballots, is available at VoteIdaho.gov.
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Idaho State University Reports Fall Enrollment Increases
This fall, Idaho State University welcomed the largest class of first-time undergraduate students in a decade.
Total fall enrollment at Idaho State University increased 3.5 percent this fall compared to last fall, with a total enrollment of 13,078. First-time undergraduate enrollment was 1,802, an increase of 2.4 percent over last fall.
Total undergraduate enrollment was 10,850, an increase of 4.1 percent, and the highest since Fall 2016. This fall marks four straight years of undergraduate enrollment increases.
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Revolutionizing Research: Idaho State’s Rare Instrument Opens New Frontiers in Science
There are three machines of its kind in the world: One is at the Louvre Museum in France, one is at Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, and one is custom built and newly installed right here on the Idaho State University Pocatello campus in the Center for Archaeology, Materials, and Applied Spectroscopy (CAMAS) Lab at the Eames Complex.
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| 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
Geosciences
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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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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Nov 14
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
BSRC Research Roundup
Details
Thu, Nov 14
4 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Photoinduced Dynamics in Correlated Magnetic Insulators
Curtis Jonathan Bernard
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Details
Mon, Nov 18
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Nov 21
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Oscar Vivas
University of Washington
Details
Thu, Nov 21
3:30 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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