What's Happening in CoSE

Scott Wahlquist doctoral student and Amir Ali associate professor of nuclear engineering pose for a photo at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies in Idaho Falls

Efficient Exchange: Professor Looking to Develop Next-Gen Heat Exchangers

Heat exchangers may not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to efficiency, but an Idaho State University engineer is looking to create a new design of the humble part that could be a game-changer for everything from HVAC systems to advanced nuclear reactors.

Local Middle, High School Students Compete in Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad at ISU

Mind over muscle was on display at Idaho State University.

The ISU Department of Physics recently hosted the Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad in Pocatello. Eight teams from middle and high schools across the area competed in the day-long competition that tested their knowledge and experimental skills in events featuring Rube Goldberg machines, helicopters, wooden towers, and more.

Students from the Grace Lutheran Middle School team that took first place at the Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad pose for a photo

College and Department Events Guidance

Guidance for department and college events has been added to the CoSE website under "Faculty and Staff Resources."

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

Employee Headshots Available June 23

The University provides free headshots for all faculty and staff. Headshots will be taken in ISU’s Photo Studio on the bottom floor of the Administration Building on Monday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. You do not need to make a reservation, just come to the studio and you will receive your photo via email.

Digging for Clues: Law Enforcement and Students Gain Hands-On Forensic Training

Against the scenic backdrop of rolling hills and the Stephens Performing Arts Center, three burial sites are being excavated by area law enforcement participants ranging from coroners to forensics lab scientists. The graves were dug about a month ago, which means they were fresh and relatively easy to find. Thankfully, they do not contain actual human remains. Though the bones uncovered are simulated, the techniques and methods are very real.

ISU Anti-Virus Update - Sentinel One Coming This Summer

ISU has recently implemented Sentinel One as its anti-virus solution for all ISU-owned computers. This will replace our current anti-virus installation. SentinelOne offers next-generation protection by using artificial intelligence to detect and stop threats in real time. This summer, representatives from the IT Service Desk, as well as college system administrators will work with you to install Sentinel One on your ISU device, if they haven’t already done so.

Dates to Remember

June 16	Early-6 final grading opens
June 16	Middle-4 and Late-8 courses start
June 17	Early-4 final grading closes at 4:00 pm
June 19	Juneteenth Day (Thursday – no classes)
June 30	Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading opens
June 30	Late-6 courses start
July 1	Early-6 final grading closes at 4:00pm
July 4	Independence Day (Friday - No classes)
July 14	Late-4 courses start
July 15	Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading closes at 4:00pm
July 28	Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading opens

Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering

For a complete list of CoSE events, check out the College Event Calendar. Updates can also be found on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Bluesky, and Instagram. To add events to the calendar, please contact the Administrative Assistants in your department. The university-wide calendar of events is available here.

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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