Happy Birthday, Charlie Blount! | | |
Charlie, a professor emeritus in the geosciences department, recently celebrated his 99th birthday! To mark the occasion, the department gave him some agate bookends and framed the original Western Union telegram he sent to accept his position at ISU in 1974.
He may have retired decades ago, but he’s still a very active presence in the department. Lately, he’s been working on a geomorphology project in Colorado, a project on pre-Yellowstone volcanism in Idaho, and helping out in the front office.
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Denise McReynolds has joined ISU as the new University Business Officer for CoSE and the Office for Research.
Denise has a broad background in financial analysis, operational strategy, and cross-functional leadership across healthcare, technology, and high-growth business environments.
Most recently, as Director of Operations at LIV in Pocatello, she helped scale operations as part of a $40M private equity investment through data-driven executive support. Her 12 years at onsemi included senior business analysis, revenue forecasting, pricing strategy oversight on $244M+ in annual revenue, and enterprise reporting. A Pocatello local, Denise holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
Her first day was June 8.
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Kudos, Greg Johnson, on being named the June CPI of the Month by the Career Center
A biochemistry major, Greg has been serving as a teaching assistant in the Department of Biological Sciences. In Fall 2025, he was the sole TA for the Human Systemic Physiology Lab, and despite having limited prior experience and advanced coursework, Johnson independently mastered the complex Biopac Student Lab system, which measures muscle, cardiac, and pulmonary functions.
He later collaborated with Susan Marion, associate lecturer, and a Biopac representative to develop a custom program that analyzes multiple muscle activation areas simultaneously.
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Graduate students Sagar Bhusal and Md Saiful Ashraf Munna, along with Tao Huang, an assistant professor in the civil and environmental engineering department, attended the 2026 EPSCoR Annual Summit in New Orleans.
At the event, Sagar presented a research poster on streamflow trend analysis and flood inundation modeling at Fort Hall Bottoms, and Saiful gave a flash talk on probabilistic flood mapping for Idaho.
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Your help is needed to create the next generation of rocket scientists.
The Department of Physics is looking for volunteers to help with this year’s Water Rocket Festival on Saturday and Sunday, June 27 and 28, at Tydeman Park, N. 8th Avenue and E. Young Street. Volunteers are needed to help with setup and takedown, and to assist budding rocketeers in building their rockets during the event. Setup will begin at 9 a.m. each day, with the Water Rocket Festival running from 10 a.m. to noon. Takedown will begin just after the event ends on both days.
If you are interested in volunteering, contact Steve Shropshire, professor of physics, at steveshropshire@isu.edu or (208) 282-2212.
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Faculty Invited to Take Biomedical Research Survey
The Office for Research invites faculty conducting biomedical/health research or interested in conducting such research to participate in a brief online survey to assess the biomedical research environment at ISU.
This project is led by Kristin Van De Griend and Michele Brumley. The objective of Biomedical Research Investing in Growth and ISU Talent (BRING-IT) is to develop an institution-wide, data-informed action plan that will guide improvements in biomedical research capacity at ISU.
This survey will take approximately 20 minutes or less.
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RSVP for the CoSE Back to School BBQ
Please let us know if you can join us for a fun summer barbecue on Thursday, Aug 20, at 4:30 p.m. at Centennial Park, South Grant Avenue and Idaho Street.
This is a family-friendly event with kids' activities, outdoor games and great food!
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Faculty Drop-in Hours with Dean Widmann
Dean Widmann invites faculty to a drop-in hour on the third Thursday of each month, from 1 to 2 p.m., in Room 121 of the Physical Science Complex. The next will be held on Thursday, June 18.
This optional opportunity gives faculty a chance to chat with the Dean about projects, ask questions, share successes, and provide input regarding the future of the College.
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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.
| | ISU Professor Establishes Ultracycling Record Crossing Utah | |
Jessica Winston, a professor of English, has established a world record in ultracycling, becoming the first woman to complete a certified crossing of Utah from west to east under the rules of the World UltraCycling Association.
Winston completed the 333-mile ride in 24 hours and 6 minutes.
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| | International Choral Festival to Return to Pocatello July 14 | |
From July 14 to 20, Idaho State University will serve as the heartbeat of a global musical celebration as the Idaho International Choral Festival returns to Pocatello. This triennial event, founded in 1999, is set to bring diverse choral groups from four continents to share their talents and foster international friendship.
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| | ISU Psychology Clinic Now Accepting Waitlist Clients for August 2026 | |
The ISU Psychology Clinic is now accepting clients for openings beginning August 2026. Spots fill quickly so join the waitlist now to secure a place.
Services include Adult Therapy supervised by Dr. Wilson Trusty and Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) supervised by Dr. Samuel Peer for children ages 2 to 11 with behavioral concerns. The clinic provides individualized, evidence-based care for anxiety, depression, trauma, and more.
To learn more or join the waitlist, call 208-282-2129 or visit isu.edu/clinics/psychology.
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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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