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Effective Immediately: Spending Restrictions Through June 30
From the Division of Finance:
As we prepare for the implementation of several structural changes in FY2027, we must also carefully steward our current fiscal year (FY2026). Our initial budget planning strategy included a $500,000 operating holdback and salary savings generated through the OAR process. Additionally, we have been asked to plan for a further 1–2% reduction ($1–2 million) in the current fiscal year. To responsibly manage this shortfall and avoid more disruptive measures—such as year-end furloughs—we will work together by immediately curtailing discretionary spending in central university funds.
Read the Feb FY2026 Operating Memo
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Great work, Will Kimball!
Will, a master’s student in chemistry, took home 2nd place at the statewide 3MT competition earlier this week. Held in Coeur d'Alene, the event saw students from each of Idaho’s public research universities present their research in just three minutes or less, with only one slide.
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CoSE Faculty to Lead CAREER Grant Panel Discussion
Join the Office for Research Development and ISU's CAREER awardees, Anna Grinath, Courtney "Cori" Jenkins, Devaleena S. Pradhan, and Sarah Godsey, for an informative discussion on Wednesday, March 11, from 2 to 3 p.m. Topics will include getting ready to apply for a CAREER grant, obtaining preliminary data, incorporating educational activities into your research, working with program officers, and more.
All faculty and staff are welcome to attend, and pre-tenure faculty in NSF-supported fields are especially encouraged to attend. NSF-supported fields include: astronomy and space, anthropology, biology, chemistry, computing, economics, Earth and the environment, education and training, engineering, materials research, mathematics, physics, psychology, social sciences, science and technology studies, STEM workforce development, and multidisciplinary studies.
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Fantastic work, Arpan Adhikari and Prajita Budhathoki!
Arpan and Prajita, both undergraduates studying civil engineering and pictured on the left, were named recipients of a scholarship to attend the American Society of Civil Engineers' Structural Engineering Institute's Structures Congress in Boston later this spring. While they're at the event, Prajita and Arpan will have the chance to network with leaders in the structural engineering community from around the world, learn more about the profession, and more. While at ISU, they've been working under the guidance of Joe Shurtleff, laboratory supervisor, Jared Cantrell, associate director for strategic partnerships and innovations, and Mustafa Mashal, professor of civil engineering and associate vice president for research: innovation partnerships.
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Nominations for Student Employee of the Year Due Feb. 28
The Career Center is seeking nominations for its Student Employee of the Year Award. To be eligible for the award, students must be:
- Employed at ISU as a Student Employee for at least one semester (CPI's are eligible)
- Employed an average of at least 10 hours per week during the current academic year
- Enrolled for at least: 12 credit hours
- In good academic standing: undergraduate 2.5 GPA
- Attending Fall & Spring semesters NEXT academic year (The scholarships awarded will not go into effect until next school year)
- Undergraduate students
The deadline to nominate a student via the Google form is February 28.
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Faculty Research Fellow Opportunity with Office for Research
The Office for Research is conducting an internal search for a faculty member to serve as a Faculty Research Fellow. We welcome applicants with research experience, expertise, or interest in the health and/or biomedical sciences, and interest in learning about working in research in an administrative capacity.
This position is open to full-time faculty at ISU at the clinical assistant or tenure-track assistant-level or higher. Applicants should have research experience, expertise, or interest in the health and/or biomedical sciences.
Interested faculty are encouraged to apply and may reach out to Michele Brumley with any questions. Review of applications will begin on April 6.
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New Faculty Development Program to Enhance Institutional Research Capacity
Idaho State University has announced the launch of Aligning Stakeholders and Structures to Enable Research Transformation (ASSERT), a new faculty development program designed to increase institutional research capacity. This initiative aims to cultivate a community of scholars by supporting faculty as they work to overcome structural, cultural, and personal barriers to conducting transformative research.
The program is a collaborative effort between Academic Affairs and the Office for Research. Funded by the NSF-EPSCoR ICREWS grant, ASSERT represents a strategic investment in the long-term research vitality of Idaho State University. The initiative advances the objectives of the state EPSCoR program by supporting faculty development and encouraging regional alignment through coordinated efforts with Boise State University and the University of Idaho.
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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.
| | | | Reminder: Donate Extra Clothing or Household Items to the Campus Thrift Store | |
The Office of Sustainability is excited to announce the launch of ISU's first-ever pop-up thrift store this April. To help make this initiative a success, we invite faculty, staff, and students to donate gently used items that are no longer needed. Accepted donations include clothing, accessories, shoes, stationery, small household items (such as kitchenware and bedding), and office supplies.
Donation drop-off will be available at the Pond Student Union Building starting February 23, and continuing every Monday from noon to 2 p.m.
| | Founder's Day of Service Returns in Honor of Theodore Turner, Other Pivotal ISU Founders | As part of ISU's 125th Anniversary, the Associated Students of Idaho State University are pleased to announce the return of Founder’s Day of Service on Wednesday, March 11. Students, employees, alumni and community members are invited to join ASISU in a day of volunteerism in support of several on-campus and off-campus service projects. Those who wish to volunteer should meet at the Quad Lounge in the Pond Student Union at 8:45 a.m. | | ISU Mindfulness Program Spring Retreats, Unplug and Reset | |
The ISU Mindfulness Program is offering two mindfulness retreats this spring. There is no charge for the retreats, and all students, faculty, staff, and community members are welcome.
The first is the Unplug and Reset Mindfulness Retreat, in person, on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Rendezvous ABC suites. Instruction for sitting and movement meditation will be provided, and participants are asked to bring food for mindful eating. Chairs and some cushions will be provided, and participants are welcome to bring their own cushions and yoga mats.
The second retreat will be held virtually (only) on Saturday, April 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Instruction for sitting and movement meditation will be provided, and participants are asked to have food available for mindful eating.
| | | February 23 | Early 8-week course grading opens | | March 2 | Mid-term week | | March 9 | Late 8-week courses begin | | March 10 | Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | March 23 | Spring Break (no classes) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Astroparticle Physics with the Forward Physics Facility at the High-Luminosity LHC
Dennis Soldin
University of Utah
Details
Mon Feb 23
4 pm
https://isu.zoom.us/j/83187145542
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: 'Homogeneous Spaces with Negative Curvature'
Tracy Payne
Idaho State University
Details
Thurs Feb 26
4 pm
PS 308
https://isu.zoom.us/j/88060652033
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Acute Care for Traumatic Brain Injuries
Donald Marion
Details
Thurs Feb 26
4 pm
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Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: Why Proof Competency is Not Enough: Logical Consistency When Evaluating Mathematical Arguments
Kyeong-Hah Roh
Arizona State University
Details
Mon Mar 9
4 pm
PS 308
https://isu.zoom.us/j/85010225613
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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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