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Thank you to the more than 200 participants who joined us in person and online for the Hands-on Training in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning program!
Led by Tadesse G. Wakjira, an adjunct faculty member in the civil and environmental engineering department, and Mostafa Fouda, associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, the free seven-week training provided participants with practical, hands-on experience. Attendees gained specialized skills to tackle real-world challenges in these cutting-edge fields.
Looking ahead, they plan to expand the program with additional courses.
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College of Science and Engineering Dean Search Update from President Wagner
Dear College of Science and Engineering,
I wanted to provide you with an update on the search for the next COSE Dean. We are moving forward with the process and are making progress. While we had hoped to expedite the timeline, we are still working through candidate reviews and communications. I am absolutely committed to finding the right individual to lead the college.
I appreciate the feedback I received from the college and the search committee and your participation in interviews and open forums - I have thoroughly reviewed all materials. This is a critical position for the university and I am very much looking forward to the future of COSE. I will provide an update to everyone on the status of the search in January after the holiday break.
My best wishes to you for the holidays,
Robert
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Congrats to nuclear engineering faculty members Amir Ali, Daniel LaBrier, and Richard Schultz, who recently received a joint appointment with Idaho National Laboratory!
They join over 60 appointees, including 11 others from Idaho State, in the program that helps foster research collaboration between INL and institutions nationwide.
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New Idaho NASA EPSCoR Funding Opportunities
Idaho NASA EPSCoR is excited to announce the release of two funding opportunities designed to support faculty researchers in advancing their work in alignment with NASA’s priorities.
1. Idaho NASA EPSCoR Research Initiation Grants
This program provides funding for new researchers to gain experience and/or for established researchers to pursue innovative directions in their research.
Application Deadline: January 24, 2025
2. Idaho NASA EPSCoR Summer Faculty Fellowship
This fellowship supports faculty in dedicating time during the summer to understand NASA’s research needs and align their expertise accordingly. Participants will explore tools like NSPIRES, the NASA Technology Taxonomy, and the Human Research Roadmap while collaborating with the Idaho NASA EPSCoR team.
Application Deadline: January 24, 2025
Detailed information, including the application guidelines and a budget template, is available at the Idaho NASA EPSCoR Submission Portal.
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Nominations Open for Distinguished Faculty
Celebrate the exceptional work of Idaho State University faculty by submitting nominations for the 2025 Distinguished Faculty Awards. This is your opportunity to recognize colleagues who inspire students, contribute to the advancement of their fields, and make a meaningful impact on our community. Award recipients will be honored at a special reception in April and recognized during the 2025 Commencement ceremony.
Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 17.
For questions and to nominate an individual, contact Michelle Collier at michellecollier@isu.edu or ext. 6311.
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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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ISU Plans to Sell Magnuson Alumni House
Since 1977, this beautiful home has served as a hub for Bengal alumni, fostering countless memories and connections. With the Alumni Office now located in the state-of-the-art ICCU Bengal Alumni Center, ISU is looking ahead to new opportunities for this cherished property. Restoring the home to usable condition, particularly as an office building, would require extensive investment. Repair needs include a new roof, plumbing, electrical, and critical repairs to the foundation. As a public, administrative building, the university would need to make additional ADA repairs and fire suppression improvements.
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Pocatello Testing Center Relocation
The Pocatello Campus Testing Center is relocating to Albion Hall, Building 61, located at 1556 E Terry Street.
The Testing Center will be closed from December 20-January 20 with the exception of in-person ALEKS placement tests which will continue to be offered in Graveley Hall, South Hall (Room 351) from January 2-17 on a walk in basis.
Starting January 21, all testing including ALEKS will be held in the new Albion Hall Testing Center.
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Starting January 1, All Contracts Must be Submitted Through JAGGAER
To comply with new requirements from the State Controller's Office, all new contracts must be submitted through Jaggaer starting January 1.
The ISU Office of the General Counsel is here to support you throughout this transition. To assist, we are offering additional training sessions throughout the month of January.
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| December 14 | Commencement (August and December 2024 graduates) | | December 17 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | January 13 | Spring classes begin | | January 20 | Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights holiday (no classes) | | February 17 | Presidents' Day holiday (no classes) | | February 24 | Early 8-week course grading opens | | |
Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | |
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Title TBD
Pablo Davilia Harris
Details
Wed, Jan 22
4 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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