What's Happening in CoSE

Tadesse Wakjiraand Mustafa Mashal pose for photos

Sweetcrete: ISU Researchers Looking to Take Innovative Concrete Blend from Lab to the Field

A team of researchers spanning the fields of civil engineering, materials science, and chemistry at Idaho State University is taking the next steps in optimizing a mix of concrete that’s sweeter to the environment.

Congrats, Susan Marion!

Susan, associate lecturer in the biological sciences department, was recently named a runner-up for the ISU Career Center's CPI Supervisor of the Semester award.

Adam Zambie, one of this year’s master’s graduates, was a presenting speaker at last week’s Chamber Connect Luncheon hosted by the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce.

His talk, “Managing Fisheries for Genetic Diversity: Habitat and Hybridization Thresholds for Redband Trout in the Snake River Basin," focused on where native populations of the fish can be found, how much habitat they need, and more.

Adam Zambie speaks at a meeting of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce

New mothers working at ISU pose for a photo in front of one of the new lactation pods

Parent Rooms and Lactation Pods Bring Privacy and Comfort for Students, Staff and Community Members

If you’ve wondered about those cloud-covered, space-age looking pods that have popped up in a couple of locations across campus recently, you’re not alone. Discreetly positioned in the lobbies of Garrison Hall and the Physical Science Complex are two lactation pods, giving parents a private space for feeding their young children or pumping breast milk.

College and Department Events Guidance

Guidance for department and college events has been added to the CoSE website under "Faculty and Staff Resources."

Dean's Excellence Fund Accepting Requests from Students

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.

CoSE Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes

From Around ISU

Bartz Way Paving Project Road Closure

A portion of the road connecting Terry Street and Bartz Way will be closed for approximately four weeks as part of the multi-phase Bartz Way paving project. Traffic will be detoured through the Reed Gym parking lot.

President Wagner Highlights Partnerships in Idaho Falls

At a Chamber of Commerce meeting last week, Idaho State University President Robert Wagner told Idaho Falls business leaders that ISU is dedicated to helping all students succeed, and that partnerships throughout East Idaho are critical to making sure the University is preparing students for the future workforce.

“I want you to know that we’re going to be here. We’re going to be present,” he said. “We’re going to do more and provide more.”

Alumni Association Announces 2025 Homecoming Awards

The Idaho State University Alumni Association is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Homecoming Awards. This prestigious recognition honors distinguished alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievements in their professional fields and have made significant contributions to their communities and the university.

Dates to Remember

June 16	Early-6 final grading opens
June 16	Middle-4 and Late-8 courses start
June 17	Early-4 final grading closes at 4:00 pm
June 19	Juneteenth Day (Thursday – no classes)
June 30	Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading opens
June 30	Late-6 courses start
July 1	Early-6 final grading closes at 4:00pm
July 4	Independence Day (Friday - No classes)
July 14	Late-4 courses start
July 15	Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading closes at 4:00pm
July 28	Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading opens

Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering

For a complete list of CoSE events, check out the College Event Calendar. Updates can also be found on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Instagram. To add events to the calendar, please contact the Administrative Assistants in your department. The university-wide calendar of events is available here.

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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