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It’s always egg-citing in Professor Caryn Evilia’s classes!
As part of the lab exercise, the students purify lysozyme, an enzyme in egg whites. Lysozyme is found in animals and plants and helps protect organisms from bacterial infections.
This year, they got to choose where they got their lysozyme: chicken, goose, or emu eggs.
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ISU Center for Ecological Research and Education Issues Requests for Proposals
Idaho State University's Center for Ecological Research and Education is seeking a pair of proposals for this year's small grants program.
One focuses on research and synergistic activities, and the second focuses on supporting partnerships and our broader community.
The deadline for priority consideration is Monday, February 19.
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Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference Seeks Abstracts, Papers
The Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference is looking for abstracts and papers to be featured in a presentation or a five-minute lightning talk.
The meeting will be held October 7 through 10 at the Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center in Idaho Falls. The conference is sponsored by the Pacific Nuclear Council and American Nuclear Society.
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Volunteers Needed for Bengal STEM Day
We’re looking for volunteers to help with the College’s 2024 edition of Bengal STEM Day on Thursday, February 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
We need volunteers to help with setup prior to the event, take lunch tickets, man the information booth, and serve as roving helpers. Volunteers will receive a Bengal STEM Day shirt and lunch.
If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this Google Form. If you have any questions, please reach out to Logan McDougall at loganmcdougall@isu.edu or (208) 282-4361.
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Save The Date: The NEW Research Symposium Slated for March 13
The Graduate School is excited to announce the ISU Research and Creative Scholarship Symposium for all students in partnership with the Office for Research and the Kasiska Division of Health Sciences (KDHS).
Various ISU departments have hosted multiple research days over the years, including KDHS Research Day, Undergraduate Research Day, and the Graduate Research Symposium. The symposium will be a single, expansive event covering all undergraduate and graduate academic work.
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Nominations Now Open for Student Employee of the Year
Student employees are vital to the mission of Idaho State University. We recognize excellence in our student employees each year by awarding the Student Employee of the Year Scholarship ($2,000) and the second-place Lupher Scholarship (approximately $400).
To commemorate National Student Employment Week, the ISU Career Center and Scholarship Office wishes to recognize outstanding student employees who go beyond the job requirements and provide exemplary service to ISU. Please nominate those students you feel meet these high standards by completing the nomination form. Winners will be formally announced in April. Deadline for nominations is January 31, 2024
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Students Sought for Center for Advanced Energy Studies REU 2024 Program
This 10-week program enables 10 undergraduate students from Idaho’s 2-year and 4-year institutions, and universities from across the nation, to work alongside faculty from Boise State University, Idaho State University and the University of Idaho at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies headquarters located near the Idaho National Laboratory Research Campus in Idaho Falls. Students will work on projects related to advanced manufacturing in collaboration with university faculty and scientists from Idaho National Laboratory.
Applications for the 2024 REU Program opened on December 21.
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Health Insurance Change
The State of Idaho Office of Group Insurance (OGI) has announced State of Idaho employees will be transitioning health insurance coverage from Blue Cross of Idaho to Regence Blue Shield of Idaho starting July 1, 2024.
At this time, ISU has very limited details about the specifics of the change and we await additional information from OGI as they work through a transition plan.
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Save the Date— University Promotion and Tenure Workshop
Academic Affairs will be hosting the annual University Promotion and Tenure Workshop on February 22 from 1 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Any faculty who are interested in learning more about the promotion and tenure process are invited to attend.
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ISU School of Performing Arts Presents "The Twits" Based on the Beloved Children's Book by Roald Dahl
ISU Theatre's upcoming production of "The Twits," an enchanting play based on the popular children's book by Roald Dahl, will run on February 9, 10, and 15-17 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bistline Theatre at Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Idaho Community Foundation, ISU Theatre was able to bring Octavia Biggs, a distinguished guest director, to help produce this captivating show. In addition to her directorial role, Biggs will also host workshops at local elementary schools, enriching the students' education through the magic of theater.
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ISU Mourns the Loss of Psychology Chair Dr. Tera Letzring
Dr. Tera Letzring, chair of the Department of Psychology, passed away on Friday, January 19, after a sudden medical emergency. She leaves behind a loving husband, Darin, and their two sons, Paul and Noah.
Dr. Letzring was an integral part of the Department of Psychology for 19 years, serving as chair for the last three years. She made significant contributions to the academic community and touched the lives of countless students and colleagues.
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New Campus Maps
New campus maps have been launched at isu.edu/maps.
The project was a collaborative effort between Disabilities Services, Marketing and Communications, Campus GIS, and Public Safety, in partnership with Concept 3D.
The maps cover ISU's campus in Pocatello, as well as the Idaho Falls and Meridian locations. Users can easily locate buildings, parking lots, and various key points of interest.
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Register for an Upcoming CliftonStrengths Workshop
Human Resources has released the training schedule for upcoming monthly Intro to Strengths (CliftonStrengths) Workshops. Sessions will be offered in two formats:
In-person: The complete workshop is offered in one four-hour session, hosted in Pocatello unless otherwise specified.
Remote: Open to all campus locations and is Zoom-based. The complete workshop is offered through two, 90-minute sessions scheduled on consecutive weeks. To complete this full workshop, attendees must attend both 90-minute sessions.
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| February 19 | Early 8-week course grading opens | | February 19 | Presidents' Day holiday (no classes) | | February 26 | Mid-term week | | March 4 | Late 8-week courses begin | | March 5 | Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | March 18 | Spring Break (no classes) | | |
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Department/Program
Chemistry
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Seminar: Title TBD
Jesus Velasquez
Details
Fri, Jan 26
1 - 1:50 p.m.
Location TBD
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Laramide-style Deformation Across the Colorado Plateau
Lauren Reeher
Details
Wed, Jan 31
4 - 5 p.m.
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Feb 1
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Using Photographic Exhibits for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation
Charles Peterson
Details
Thurs, Feb 1
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Consequences for carbon and nutrient transport and fate in northern streams affected by peat extraction and permafrost thaw
Katherine Ware
Details
Wed, Feb 7
4 - 5 p.m.
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Feb 8
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Heather Watts
Details
Thurs, Feb 8
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Thinking Inside the Box:
Long-term watershed studies reveal
insights into snowpack-streamflow
relationships in the Rain-Snow Transition Zone
Jim McNamara
Details
Wed, Feb 14
4 - 5 p.m.
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Feb 15
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Graduate Student Travel Grant Awardee Research Showcase
Details
Thurs, Feb 15
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Department/Program
Chemistry
Event
Seminar
David Stay
Details
Fri, Feb 16
1 - 1:50 p.m.
TBD
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Bengal STEM Day
Details
Thurs, Feb 22
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
PSUB
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
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Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Feb 22
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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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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