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Not-So-Model Behavior: Researchers Find Errors in Software Used for Data Analysis
Some of the models used to forecast everything from financial trends to animal populations in an ecosystem are incorrect, according to an Idaho State University statistician.
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Best of luck to the CoSE students participating in the 9th Annual 3MT Competition!
They are:
Nelly Cyuzuza - Biology - MS
Tyler Breech - Biology - PhD
Will Kimball - Chemistry - MS
Saugat Dotel - Civil Engineering - MS
Andreas Kramer - Computer Science
S M Mahedy Hasan - Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
Costain Nachuma - Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
Arifa Islam Champa - Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
Aney Rani Paul - Engineering & Applied Science - PhD
The Three-Minute Thesis Competition will take place on Thursday, November 13, at 6:00 p.m. in the L.E. & Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center in the Black Box Theater with an awards ceremony to follow.
Both the competition and the awards ceremony will also be streamed live via YouTube.
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ISU recently went interplanetary! Sort of.
Graduate students Tess Johnson, Brent Bowler, and Rhys Ellis, and undergraduate Emily Ford, along with Shannon Kobs Nawotniak, professor of geosciences, presented their research at the Interplanetary Life event in Boise. Their topics included satellite evaluation of planetary analogs, use of handheld spectrometers to detect the effects of magma encountering water or ice during an eruption, predicting space weather, extremophile microbial communities on the ocean floor that could hold clues to past life on Mars or ocean worlds, and the use of high-fidelity mission simulations to prepare for the return of humans to the Moon during the upcoming Artemis 3 mission.
Hosted by Spacepoint, the event brought together “explorers, engineers, and scientists who are transforming interplanetary science fiction into reality”. It featured a panel discussion with former NASA astronauts Steve Swanson and Garrett Reisman.
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The ISU GeoClub is hosting their 3rd Annual Mineral ID Fest!
Bring a rock, mineral, or fossil to the Physical Science Building Room 220 on Thursday, November 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. to have it identified by geosciences students and faculty.
The event is free to the public. If you have any questions, email geoclub@isu.edu.
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INL Seeking Undergraduate, Graduate Students for Internships
Idaho National Laboratory is seeking both undergraduate and graduate students pursuing STEM degrees to join their Science and Technology Internship Talent Pipeline.
Students will collaborate with world-class scientists, engineers, and technical professionals on projects that span advanced reactors, cybersecurity, materials science, and more.
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Entries Sought for Molecular Research Core Facility's 2nd Annual Microscopy Competition
ISU's Molecular Research Core Facility is looking for entries for its student microscopy competition.
ISU students can enter up to three images from their research projects or as hobby microscopists.
The winning image will be selected based on its creativity/originality of the image, image description, and/or impact on research, as well as its artistic and visual characteristics.
The winner will receive a certificate of achievement, and the MRCF will feature the image. Entries are due December 1 at midnight.
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Rupert Elementary Seeking Booth Hosts for 9th Annual Science Night
Rupert Elementary would like to invite you to be a part of our 9th annual Science Night on Thursday, February 5, from 6 to 8 p.m. The Rupert Elementary Science Night is a free, high-paced, and interactive event designed for families to get their hands on science, technology, engineering, and math. The event drew nearly 1,000 visitors in a 2-hour time slot last year.
Booths can be set up for participants to "make-and-take", or to interact with before moving on to the next booth. To reserve your spot, contact Stacy Shaw, science night coordinator, at 360-536-7507.
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Introducing the Support Program for Advancing Research and Creativity
The Support Program for Advancing Research and Creativity provides monetary support for faculty to advance their research or creative activities at ISU. Full-time ISU faculty may request $1,000 to $8,000 for project-related expenses.
The purpose of the SPARC is to support the advancement of creative activities and research at ISU. The Office for Research makes funding available for this program and supports all areas, types, and disciplines of research and creative activity by all full-time ISU faculty. Proposals are evaluated in a fair and transparent way by the ISU Research Council, which then makes funding recommendations to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development. Funding for SPARC comes from Facilities and Administrative costs resulting from external grant and contract funding from across the university.
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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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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.
| | | | Record Fall Enrollment Increases | This fall, Idaho State University welcomed the largest class of first-time undergraduate students in 13 years. Total fall enrollment at Idaho State University increased 6.6 percent this fall compared to last fall, with a total enrollment of 13,933.
First-time undergraduate enrollment was 1,778, an increase of 10.6 percent over last fall. In addition, the University is celebrating a 73.8 percent retention rate. | | Share Your Ideas for FY2026 Budget Planning | |
Thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to share ideas and feedback through the FY2026-FY2027 Budget Planning survey. Your input is helping us identify creative solutions, cost-saving opportunities, and strategies to strengthen Idaho State University’s long-term financial sustainability.
We’ve received many thoughtful comments so far — from restructuring to operational efficiencies to ideas that enhance student and employee experiences — and we want to keep the conversation going.
| | IMNH Offering Free Admission During Native American Heritage Month | In honor of Native American Heritage Month the Idaho Museum of Natural History will offer free museum admission to enrolled tribal members during the month of November. | Family Services Alliance Resource Drive | Title IX is taking donations to support Family Services Alliance , one of Pocatello’s domestic violence shelters. FSA is looking to fill their biggest needs and items on the list are appreciated. A donation box will be outside the Title IX main office in Rendezvous Room 157 from November 3 to 21. | | | November 24 | Fall recess (no classes - Thanksgiving Break) | | December 8 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | December 15 | Final Examinations | | December 19 | Fall classes end | | December 20 | Commencement (August and December 2025 graduates) | | December 22 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00pm | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Do Cosmic Rays Kill Quantum Computers?
Ben Loer
Pacific Northwest Nuclear Laboratory
Details
Mon Nov 10
4 - 5 pm
https://isu.zoom.us/j/86497175831
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Georgia Hart-Fredeluces
Idaho State University
Details
Thu Nov 13
4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Eric Billman
BYU-I
Details
Thu Nov 20
4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Sean Hopewell
Deepwater Conservation Initiative
Details
Thu Dec 4
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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