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You’re invited to the College of Science and Engineering
Dean's Homecoming Breakfast!
Join alumni, faculty, and staff from the College on Saturday, October 25, at 9 a.m., on the corner of Stacy Dragila Way and Memorial Drive, to watch the parade and enjoy a breakfast catered by The Yellowstone. Afterwards, we’ll be at President Wagner’s Alumni and Bengal Tailgate from 2 to 4 p.m.
Please RSVP by October 17 at 5 p.m. here or send an email to cose@isu.edu.
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Scholarship to be Awarded in Memory of Curt Anderson
A scholarship has been established in memory of the late Professor Curt Anderson.
The scholarship will be awarded in Curt's memory to a student attending ISU in the 2026-27 academic year.
If you are interested in contributing, click here.
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ISU Signs Memorandums of Understanding with Regional Industry Leaders
Idaho State University has signed Memorandums of Understanding with Wilbert Precast Inc. in Spokane, WA, and Oldcastle Infrastructure in Ogden, UT. These collaborations strengthen ties between higher education and industry while advancing innovation, environmental security, and resilient infrastructure.
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Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology Seeks Abstracts for Presentations
Alyse Maksimoski, postdoctoral researcher in the biological sciences department, is helping to organize the Society for Behavioral Neuroendocrinology's Second Annual Online Research Symposium. The group is seeking faculty and students to present their research during the two-day virtual conference.
If you have questions about the event or presenting, email Alyse at alysemaksimoski@isu.edu.
For more info, visit the event website.
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Student Submissions Sought for Three Minute Thesis Competition
Submissions are now being accepted for the Graduate School's 9th annual ISU Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.
Scheduled for Thursday, November 13, the 3MT competition challenges students to present their research, in progress or completed, to a general audience in under three minutes. Awards are given for first place, second place, third place, and a People's Choice, all with cash prizes.
Students can submit their abstracts and view more information about the origin of 3MT, judging criteria guidelines, and past programs on the Graduate School website.
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Presidential Pop-Up to be held on Oct. 1
President Wagner's planned Presidential Pop-up with CoSE has been rescheduled to October 1.
Faculty and staff from the College are invited to attend this casual gathering on Wednesday, October 1, at 3 p.m. in Lillibridge Engineering Laboratory 111. Refreshments will be provided by the President's Office.
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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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Last week, Idaho State University and other state agencies were notified that the 3% one-time holdbacks for FY2026 are now permanent, affecting FY2027 and beyond. This ongoing budget cut, coupled with a maintenance-only budget, creates more headwinds for us in designing a balanced budget plan for FY2027.
The Budget Advisory Group is actively working on revenue and expense forecasts and scenarios and we will be engaging the University community in dialogue and discussion over the next several weeks and months as we formulate a plan for FY2027 and beyond. Please be on the lookout for upcoming communications and opportunities for engagement.
| | H-1B Presidential Proclamation Status Update | |
Last week, the White House issued a U.S. Presidential Proclamation imposing significant changes for new H-1B petitions and adding a requirement for an employer-based fee of $100,000. Idaho State University is monitoring this situation very closely as it is a vitally important topic for higher education and our institution.
The Human Resources Department, the Office of General Counsel, and the International Programs Office have worked together to begin to navigate this issue and have sent communications to employees directly affected by this proclamation. This team will continue to send updates as more information becomes available.
| | ISU Mourns the Loss of Longtime Employee Ross Daw Ruchti | |
Ross Daw Ruchti, 85, passed away peacefully on September 20. He was born on December 3, 1939, in Pocatello, and lived a life defined by dedication, service, and love for family and community. He dedicated over 30 years to Idaho State University, serving as associate director of enrollment planning and retiring as registrar in 2005. Colleagues loved working with him, and he loved the people around him.
A viewing will be held on Saturday, September 27, at Wilkes Funeral Home, beginning at 9 a.m., with services at 11 a.m. Burial and an open house will follow. Friends and family are welcome to celebrate his life and legacy.
| | | October 6 | Early 8-week course grading opens | | October 13 | Mid-term week | | October 20 | Late 8-week courses begin | | October 20 | Undergraduate Curriculum Council proposals due | | October 21 | Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | November 24 | Fall recess (no classes - Thanksgiving Break) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Measuring Highly-Nonequilibrium Phonon Transport using Ultrafast Ultraviolet Transient Gratings
Joshua Knobloch
Utah State University
Details
Mon Sept 29
4 - 5 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Presidential Pop-Up
Details
Wed Oct 1
3 pm
LEL 111
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
T&P Seminar Speaker
Kristin Lane
Details
Thu Oct 2
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Atomic/Alternating Layer Deposition (ALD) on Carbon Nanotube Forests
Richard VanFleet
Brigham Young University
Details
Mon Oct 6
4 - 5 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
Fall Forum and New Faculty Reception
Details
Wed Oct 8
3 - 5 pm
PSC 144 and Chemistry Foyer
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Graduate Student Talks
BGSA
Details
Thu Oct 9
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Laurel Moulton
Austin Water and Wildland Conservation
Details
Thu Oct 16
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Owen McDougal
Details
Thu Oct 23
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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