What's Happening in CoSE

Inclusive Teaching Workshop Scheduled for October 30


A pair of experts on inclusive teaching will be holding a workshop for Idaho State University faculty and instructors on Monday, October 30.


From 1 to 3 p.m. in the Pond Student Union Building’s Salmon River Suite, Dr. Kelly Hogan and Dr. Viji Sathy will hold a seminar focused on how “teaching strategies that emphasize structured active learning can create more equitable classrooms and improve learning for all students.”


The workshop is sponsored by the Department of Biological Sciences and is partly funded by the NSF EPSCoR GEM3 grant. 

Free Screening of Oppenheimer October 17


Join the Departments of Nuclear Engineering, History, and Political Science and Phi Alpha Theta for a free screening of Oppenheimer on Tuesday, October 17, at 5 p.m. at the Bengal Theater.


After the movie, there will be free pizza and a faculty Q&A session on the intersection of science and politics with Colin Johnson (Political Science), Chad Pope (Nuclear Engineering), and Sarah Robey (History).


Quick notes: Oppenheimer is rated R and is about three hours long. Concessions will be open and available for purchase during the film.


Outstanding Student Achievement Award Nominations Open


The time has come to celebrate our exceptional graduating students with the Outstanding Student Achievement Awards – the highest honor bestowed upon graduating scholars at Idaho State University. This award recognizes their outstanding scholastic achievement and remarkable community service.


To nominate a deserving student, please complete the online nomination form. Make your nominations by Friday, November 4, to ensure full consideration.

Seeking Nominations: Distinguished Faculty Awards


Nominations are now open for Distinguished Faculty Awards for Idaho State University faculty members. Those recognized will be honored during a reception in April and during the 2024 Commencement exercises.


Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

CoSE Flu Shot Clinics Planned for October 23 and 31


College of Pharmacy students will be administering flu shots to CoSE faculty and staff Monday, October 23 from 8 a.m. to noon in the Gale Life Sciences Building Room 229 and Tuesday, October 31 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Physical Science Complex Room 121.


Faculty and staff interested in receiving their flu shot must complete a registration form at least three hours prior the clinic to receive their shot.

Internal Small Grant Program Seeking Submissions


The Internal Small Grant Program (ISGP) aims to expand the capacity for research and creative activity at ISU. The Office for Research (OR) makes funding available for this program and relies on the ISU Research Council (RC) to make recommendations to the Vice President for Research in as fair and as transparent a way as possible and supports all areas, types, and disciplines of research and creative activity by all full-time ISU faculty. Funding for ISGP comes from Facilities and Administrative (F&A) Costs resulting from external grant and contract funding.


Proposals are due November 1.

FY2025 Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Initiative Pre-Proposals Sought


Funding under this program will be awarded for competitive state university research in support of the goals of the IGEM initiative. These funds are to be used as seed funding for strengthening Idaho’s future by strategically investing in the development of expertise, products, and services which result in economic growth.


Pre-proposals are due October 30 by 6 p.m. Mountain Time. Pre-proposals selected to advance to the Full Proposal stage will be notified no later than January 10, 2024. Full Proposals will be due March 15, 2024, by 6 p.m. Mountain Time.

CAES Collaboration Webinar Scheduled for October 10


Faculty are invited to a webinar via Zoom with Idaho State University's Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) leadership team on Tuesday, October 10, from noon to 1 p.m.


Attendees will learn more about collaboration opportunities at CAES and have a chance to ask questions of the team.


A recording of the webinar will be available for those who are unable to attend.


If you have questions about the webinar or CAES, you can contact Mustafa Mashal, CAES associate director, at mashmust@isu.edu.


The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) is a research, education, and innovation consortium consisting of Boise State University (BSU), the Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho State University (ISU), and the University of Idaho (UI). CAES is operated under the Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) contract to operate INL and a 2014 appropriation from the State of Idaho to BSU, ISU, and UI for participation in the CAES consortium.

CoSE Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes 


September 19, 2023

August 29, 2023

From Around ISU

Sign Up for All-Electronic W-2 Delivery


Please take a moment to sign up for your electronic W-2.


You can do this easily in BengalWeb.

 

Making the switch to all electronic delivery is optional, but it is an easy way to save the university time and money.

United Way Annual Bowling Tournament


It’s time for ISU’s annual United Way Bowling Tournament! This year’s tournament will be held Tuesday, October 31, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the PSUB bowling alley in Pocatello.


Prizes and bragging rights are on the line here–including the less coveted Golf Award for the Lowest Scoring Team.

Governor Brad Little Visits Idaho State University to Announce Idaho Launch Program


Governor Brad Little told a crowd at Idaho State University that the Idaho Launch program could change the future for thousands of Idaho students.


Idaho LAUNCH grants provide graduating high school seniors with an opportunity to have up to 80 percent of their tuition and fees covered, up to $8,000, for programs leading to in-demand careers. There is approximately $75 million available for these grants, potentially benefiting 9,000-10,000 Idaho high school seniors in 2024. To be eligible, students must graduate from an Idaho high school or equivalent, be an Idaho resident, be enrolled in or applied to an in-demand career program at an eligible Idaho institution and begin enrollment by fall semester after graduation. 

Fossils Meet Finish: Idaho Museum of Natural History and ISU Programs Team Up for Dino Exhibit


When paleontology meets auto repair and welding, a prehistoric giant comes to life.


The Idaho Museum of Natural History and the College of Technology’s Welding and Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing programs at Idaho State University have joined forces to create a 3D fossil replica for a groundbreaking exhibit. The unique collaboration exemplifies the multi-disciplinary approach that the university fosters, blending art, technology and science to engage the community in educational experiences.

ISU Debate Brings Home Awards in Early Competition


Two novice Idaho State debaters worked their way into the silver rounds last weekend during the Fran Tanner Open at the College of Southern Idaho.


Emma Grow and Shea Elordi claimed individual medals at the competition. Pocatello native Trey Mitchell took tournament-bronze in individual IPDA. Freshman Mandy Hesby also chalked up accolades in Individual Events. She claimed bronze in Extemporaneous Speaking. Sophomore Isaac Brambila was also awarded a certificate for participation in the second Hispanic Serving Institution Showcase observance held by CSI. The team also brought the gold achievement award to Pocatello.

October Cybersecurity Training


In support of Governor Little’s proclamation that October is National Cybersecurity Month, the State of Idaho Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) and the Division of Human Resources (DHR) have teamed up to increase efforts related to training and protection from cyber attacks that have increasingly targeted state and local government agencies. The goal is to help protect your information and state networks from cyber-attacks through increased training for all State employees, including our Idaho State University employees.


In October, employees will be asked to complete a short (5 minutes) training module in KnowBe4, the State’s online training provider. KnowBe4 training modules are typically short, informative, and can be completed at your own pace. After completing refresher training modules in October, all State employees will also be assigned new annual cybersecurity training modules to complete in February 2024, as part of DHR’s required annual training campaign.

Dates to Remember

October 9

Mid-term week

October 16

Late 8-week courses begin

October 17

Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 p.m.

November 20

Fall recess (no classes -- Thanksgiving Break)

December 11

Finals Week

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, Twitter, LinkedIn, 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.

Department/Program


Physics


Event


Colloquium: Kaluza-Klein Spectroscopy from Exceptional Field Theory


Oscar Varela

Utah State University


Details


Mon, Oct 9

4 - 5 p.m.


https://isu.zoom.us/j/89380632594

Department/Program


Mathematics and Statistics


Event


Colloquium: 'Two Quadrilateral Characteristics


Robert Fisher

Idaho State University


Details


Tues, Oct 10

4 - 5 p.m.


PS 324


https://isu.zoom.us/j/83918530990

Department/Program


Geosciences


Event


Colloquium: INGENIOUS: Geothermal Exploration in the Great Basin Region


Nicole Wagoner


Details


Wed, Oct 11

4 - 5 p.m.


https://isu.zoom.us/j/82442482539?pwd=bEhpUXFJMGNmZnlqVWxVVGZkZ3FpZz09


Meeting ID: 824 4248 2539

Passcode: 793147


Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Oct 12

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


BSRC Research Roundup Part 1


Details


Thurs, Oct 12

4 - 5 p.m.

LC 10

Department/Program


Chemistry


Event


Seminar: Title TBD


Andrew Roberts

University of Utah


Details


Fri, Oct 13

1 - 2 p.m.

PSC 144

Department/Program


Physics


Event


Colloquium: Finding Cool Companions to Pulsating Variable Stars with Infrared Spectroscopy


Eric Hintz

Brigham Young University


Details


Mon, Oct 16

4 - 5 p.m.


https://isu.zoom.us/j/89414496658


Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Oct 19

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby


Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


BSRC Research Roundup Part 2


Details


Thurs, Oct 19

4 - 5 p.m.

LC 10


Department/Program


Geosciences


Event


Colloquium: Are we in the Anthropocene?


Bruce Finney


Details


Wed, Oct 25

4 - 5 p.m.


https://isu.zoom.us/j/82442482539?pwd=bEhpUXFJMGNmZnlqVWxVVGZkZ3FpZz09


Meeting ID: 824 4248 2539

Passcode: 793147



Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Oct 26

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby

Department/Program


All


Event


"inclusifiED:" Promoting equity through inclusive teaching practices


Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy


Details


Mon, Oct 30

1 - 3 p.m.


Pond Student Union Building

Salmon River Suite



Department/Program


Physics


Event


Colloquium: The Game Changing Potential of INFLUX Technology


Nicolas Woolstenhulme

Idaho National Laboratory


Details


Mon, Oct 30

4 - 5 p.m.


https://isu.zoom.us/j/82641774679




Department/Program


Geosciences


Event


Colloquium: Undergraduate Advising


Details


Wed, Nov 1

4 - 5 p.m.

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Nov 2

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby



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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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