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Last week, President Robert Wagner debuted a new Presidential Resolution reaffirming the centrality of research to ISU’s mission.
Also signed by Adam Bradford, provost and vice president for academic affairs, and Marty Blair, vice president for research and economic development, the resolution affirms ISU’s “commitment to fostering excellence through innovative academic research and creative scholarship.”
As part of the festivities, a poster highlighting faculty members Anna Grinath, biological sciences; Sarah Godsey, geosciences; Cori Jenkins, chemistry; and Devaleena Pradhan, biological sciences, was unveiled. The four are all recipients of the National Science Foundation’s prestigious CAREER Award.
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Mathematics and Statistics Faculty to Present at March 5 PIE Workshop
Mathematics and Statistics faculty members Randa Kress, Derek Eckman, Jason Reed, and Patrick Rault will present "Beyond Grades: Exploring Competency-Based Assessment in Mathematics" as part of the Program for Instructional Effectiveness (PIE) series of workshops and forums.
Their presentation will focus on the department's efforts over the last three semesters to implement a standards-based grading system for their coordinated college algebra course. Standards-based grading is an alternative grading system in which some portion of students' grades are determined by their ability to meet broadly worded learning statements (i.e., standards) related to course content.
The workshop will be held Wednesday, March 5, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the PSUB Shirley Sargent Family Boardroom.
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Dept. of Mathematics and Statistics to Host MAA Intermountain Section Meeting March 14 and 15
The Department of Mathematics and Statistics will be hosting the 2025 meeting of the Mathematical Association of America Intermountain Section on March 14 and 15.
The two-day event will feature talks by Allison Henrich, professor of mathematics at Seattle University, and Emilie Purvine, chief data scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, a workshop on AI essentials with Lew Ludwig, director of the Center for Learning and Teaching and professor of mathematics at Denison University, and more. For more info and to register for the conference, visit the conference website.
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All College Meeting Slated for March 12 at 3 p.m.
You're invited to join Interim Dean Lyle Castle for the All College Meeting on Wednesday, March 12, at 3 p.m., in Physical Science Complex Room 144.
Topics to be discussed include the College budget, Opportunity Aligned Resourcing, and more. A social hour will follow the meeting in the PSC Atrium. Refreshments will be provided.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can participate via Zoom using the meeting ID (899 7220 4022) and passcode (343613).
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3 Seats Available at CoSE's An Opportuni-Tea Table
CoSE is sponsoring a table at the 15th Annual An Opportuni-Tea fundraiser for the University Honors Program on Saturday, April 5, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at the ICCU Bengal Alumni Center.
Currently, we have three seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in attending, email April Robinson at aprilrobinson@isu.edu and include if you will bring a guest. Please send your RSVP by March 7.
Funds raised at An Opportuni-Tea support student scholarships, research, additional UHP programming, seminars, and courses.
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New Guidelines for the Faculty Seed Grant Program Announced
The Faculty Seed Grant Program is provided by the ISU Office for Research to support research, scholarly, or creative activities that offer the potential for extramural funding. Full-time ISU faculty may request as much as $20,000 for research-related expenses. The submission deadline is March 19 at 11:59 p.m.
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Office for Research Seeks Input
Each year, ISU Administration seeks faculty-generated ideas for ISU's Community Project Funding request to Idaho's Congressman Mike Simpson. This year, the request schedule has been altered. And, given current Administration budget process concerns, the FFY2026 request process may not happen at all; the future of this process is not clear.
Just in case the FFY2026 process unfolds favorably, the ISU Office for Research is seeking suggestions from faculty using the Faculty Research & Program Interest form and requests submissions from you. If you have any questions, please contact research@isu.edu.
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Guidance Concerning Law Enforcement and Immigration Officials on Campus
At Idaho State University, we are dedicated to fostering campus spaces where students thrive, supported by our commitment to teaching, learning and research. In response to recent questions about law enforcement and immigration processes on campus, we want to share information and available resources.
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Reminder: Pocatello Testing Center Moved to Albion Hall
The Pocatello Campus Testing Center can now be found in Albion Hall, building 61, located at 1556 East Terry Street.
The Idaho State University Testing Center in Pocatello is an NCTA Certified Testing Center and provides academic assessment administration for online classes as well as placement testing. They also provide professional and licensure testing services through a variety of testing vendors, including Pearson Vue, Prometric, and PSI.
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Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship Announces Call for Fellows
The ISTPF is thrilled to announce the sixth call for ISTP fellows. This is an opportunity for outstanding scientists, social scientists and engineers to learn firsthand about policymaking while using their knowledge and skills to address pressing challenges facing Idaho. Portfolios include topics such as water, energy, fire, public health, economic development and more.
For more information about the ISTPF and how you can apply, please visit the ISTPF website.
Applications are due by Sunday, March 30, and the fellowship year begins in late August 2025.
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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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ITS to Host Faculty Listening Sessions on Classroom Technology in March
As ISU works toward standardizing classroom technology across the university, ITS plans to offer three classroom types: basic, standard, advanced, and advanced +.
To ensure these options meet your needs and support program outcomes, faculty are invited to participate in upcoming in-person listening sessions in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, and Meridian. Zoom options are available for those who want to attend remotely.
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KISU Launches New Mobile App for Enhanced Listening Experience
KISU Public Radio is thrilled to announce the launch of its mobile app, designed to bring an enriched and more convenient listening experience to its audience.
Available now for Apple and Android devices, the KISU Public Radio App provides seamless access to live streaming, on-demand programs, scheduling tools, and interactive features.
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Call for Judges and Volunteers for the 2025 Research & Creative Works Symposium
For the Research and Creative Works Symposium on March 19, we are seeking assistance in three key roles that are essential to the success of our event:
- Judges
- Moderators
- Day-of Volunteers
Each role plays a crucial part in ensuring a smooth and exceptional experience for all participants. There will be a brief training session for all roles on Tuesday, March 18, in the afternoon.
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| March 3 | Mid-term week | | March 10 | Late 8-week courses begin | | March 11 | Early 8-week course grading closes at
5:00 p.m. | | March 18 | Bengal Giving Day | | March 24 | Spring Break (no classes) | | April 28 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | May 5 | Final examinations | | May 9 | Spring 2025 classes end | | May 10 | Commencement - Pocatello (May & August 2025 graduates) | | May 13 | Spring 2025 Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 4:00 pm | | May 19 | Summer 2025 Classes begin for Early-4, Early-6, Early-8 and Full term | | May 26 | Memorial Day holiday (Monday - no classes) | | |
Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | |
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Studies of Nuclear Detonation Forensics using MeV Electron Beams
Dan Dale
Idaho State University
Details
Mon, Mar 3
4 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Mar 6
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Brian Cherrington
University of Wyoming
Details
Thu, Mar 6
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
ALL
Event
All College Meeting
Details
Wed, Mar 12
3 - 5 pm
PSC 144 and via Zoom
Meeting ID: 899 7220 4022
Passcode: 343613
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social with Bertil Hille
Details
Wed, Mar 12
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar 1: Title TBD
Bertil Hille
University of Washington
Details
Wed, Mar 12
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Merrill Hill
University of Washington
Details
Wed, Mar 13
Noon to 1 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Mar 13
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar 2: Title TBD
Bertil Hille
University of Washington
Details
Thu, Mar 13
4 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
MAA Intermountain Section Meeting
Details
Fri, Mar 14
5 - 9 pm
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
MAA Intermountain Section Meeting
Details
Sat, Mar 15
8 am - 3 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Mar 20
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Canvas Training
Details
Thu, Mar 20
4 pm
LC 17
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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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