Glenn Thackray poses for a photo in New Zealand.

ISU Professor to Lead Geological Society of America

A professor at Idaho State University is set to lead the nation’s premier organization representing geologists.

Glenn Thackray, professor of geosciences, will be sworn in as President of the Geological Society of America in July 2026. Started in 1888, the GSA “is a global scientific society with members from academia, government, and industry in more than 100 countries” with more than 18,000 members.

The chemistry department is thrilled to host nine students through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship and the American Chemical Society’s Project SEED program.

These undergrad and high school researchers are gaining hands-on experience and earning up to $4,000! At the end of the summer, both groups of students showcase their findings at the department’s Research Symposium.

Reminders

RSVP for the CoSE Back to School BBQ

Please let us know if you can join us for a fun summer barbecue on Thursday, Aug 20, at 4:30 p.m. at Centennial Park, South Grant Avenue and Idaho Street.

This is a family-friendly event with kids' activities, outdoor games and great food!

Faculty Drop-in Hours with Dean Widmann

Dean Widmann invites faculty to a drop-in hour on the third Thursday of each month, from 1 to 2 p.m., in Room 121 of the Physical Science Complex. The next will be held on Thursday, July 16.

This optional opportunity gives faculty a chance to chat with the Dean about projects, ask questions, share successes, and provide input regarding the future of the College.

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

Facilities Services to Offer New Work Order System

Facilities Services is pleased to announce the implementation of Asset Essentials, which will serve as the new work order software for Facilities. The new form will be available beginning July 1.

Dates to Remember

June 30: Early-6 final grading closes at 4:00pm

July 3: Independence Day Holiday Observed (Friday - no classes)

July 3: Last day to add/drop Late-6 courses

July 4: Independence Day (Saturday - no classes)

July 10: Last day to WITHDRAW from Late-8 courses

July 13: Late-4 courses start

July 14: Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading closes at 4:00pm

July 17: Last day to add/drop Late-4 courses

July 17: Last day to WITHDRAW from Late-6 courses

July 24: Last day to WITHDRAW from Late-4 courses

July 27: Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading opens

Upcoming CoSE Events

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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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