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Idaho State Univ. Prof., Student Return from 9-Day Research Expedition on the Pacific Ocean
Ask Rhys Ellis if he’d spend another nine days at sea, and you’ll get an enthusiastic answer.
“Absolutely, I’d love to do it again,” says the senior majoring in honors microbiology at Idaho State University. “I had only seen the ocean once briefly before starting college, so spending over a week on the ocean doing cutting-edge research and collecting samples is an experience I never even dreamed about being able to do, especially going to school in a landlocked state like Idaho.”
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The ISU GeoClub is holding their first-ever Mineral ID Fest!
Bring a rock, mineral, or fossil to the Physical Science Building Room 220 on Tuesday, November 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. to have it identified by geosciences students and faculty.
The event is free to the public, and if you have any questions, email geoclub@isu.edu.
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Local Community Members Support the Building of Dinosaurs from the Mountain
Gene and Beverly Gillette generously sponsored the tyrannosaurus mount in the Idaho Museum of Natural History’s newest exhibit, “Dinosaurs from the Mountain.”
Gene has loved history since he was a child. He would explore the Hagerman Fossil Beds with his father when he was young. He later came to Idaho State University where he majored in history. He got the opportunity to really enjoy his love of natural history as a park ranger for the summer at Craters of the Moon, right after marrying Beverly.
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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.
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Office for Research Seeks Federal Funding Priority Input
Each year, Idaho State University prepares a list of research and program interests & priorities for Idaho’s federal Congressional delegation. The delegation uses the list to assist ISU in achieving its mission, “engage students through learning and research opportunities that improve the intellectual vigor, cultural vitality, and health of our communities.”
ISU faculty and staff are invited to suggest research and/or program interests & priorities for consideration. A research and program interests & priority input form requests a 3 - 5 sentence concept summary accompanied by information about current/past funding, current communication with federal funding agencies, etc. This form requires 10-15 minutes to complete.
Responses are due by November 17.
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Free Donuts for Veterans, Military-Connected and Staff
ISU Staff Council is teaming up with the ISU Veteran Student Services Center (VSSC) to help honor, recognize and thank our Veterans and other military-connected individuals for their service. Please join us in celebrating our Veterans on Friday, Nov. 10, from 8-9:30 a.m. in the SUB lounge. Free donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate for veterans, military-connected people and the first 200 ISU staff members.
Staff Council in Idaho Falls will serve donuts on Thursday, Nov. 9, from 8-9:30 a.m., first come, first served.
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Honor First-Generation Students and Graduates during First Generation Celebration Week
To commemorate First-Generation Celebration Week, we are currently seeking nominations to honor first-generation individuals and first-generation student supporters at Idaho State University.
This award aims to recognize the exceptional first-generation students, faculty, staff, and their supporters across all our campuses including Pocatello, Idaho Falls, Meridian, and Twin Falls. If you know of any individual who has made significant contributions to our community and embodies the spirit of first-generation success, we encourage you to nominate them.
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Volunteers Needed for New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is coming soon, and staff, faculty, student, and alumni volunteers are needed to help spring semester Bengals feel at home by offering a warm welcome to campus.
Volunteers are needed for December 15 and January 3 in-person sessions for the Pocatello campus. Volunteers can be greeters, moderators or meal hosts. If you can volunteer an hour or two on either December 15 or January 3, please fill out the New Student Orientation Volunteer form to RSVP. Two weeks ahead of your selected orientation date, we will communicate times and volunteer responsibilities for your specific role.
Questions may be directed to the Office of New Student Programs and Orientation at nso@isu.edu.
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PIE Faculty Workshop: Evaluating Your Class Through the Lens of an International Student
All faculty are invited to a PIE Faculty Workshop that will be held on Thursday, Nov.9 from 3 -4:30 p.m.
In this workshop, Janna Graham (Assistant Vice Provost) will provide strategies for framing your syllabus and other assignments to enhance intercultural communication and support international students. This will be a hands-on workshop, so please feel free to bring in your syllabi and/or major assignments to review. This event will be delivered in person in the Library room #B06 and via Zoom.
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Volunteers Needed for Winter Commencement
Idaho State’s Winter Commencement will be held Saturday, December 16, at 11 a.m., in Holt Arena. Because this is a large-scale event, we need volunteers to help make the day run smoothly for our graduates and their guests. Volunteer roles will include ushers, check-in staff, processional support, ceremony flow, and more.
If you would like to volunteer, please complete the Commencement Volunteer Sign Up form by Friday, November 17. Volunteers will receive instructions and will have the opportunity to attend a pre-commencement walkthrough the week of the ceremony.
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Save the Date: 7th Annual Three-Minute Thesis
The Idaho State University Graduate School invites you to join us for the 7th annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition on Thursday, November 9. This year’s competition will be held at the L.E. & Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center in the Black Box Theatre.
Founded by the University of Queensland in 2008, the 3MT Competition is an academic competition that cultivates students’ presentation and science communication skills. The competition challenges them to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience.
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| November 20 | Fall recess (no classes -- Thanksgiving Break) | | December 11 | Finals Week | | December 15 | Fall 2023 Classes End | | December 16 | Commencement (August and December 2023 graduates) | | December 19 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | |
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. | |
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Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: A Mesoscopic Perspective on Fluctuating Hydrodynamics
Matteo Lulli
Southern University of Science and Technology
Details
Tues, Nov 7
4 - 5 p.m.
PSC 308
https://maa.zoom.us/j/84098068422
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Title TBD
Ken Cornell
Boise State University
Details
Thurs, Nov 9
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Fall Feast
Details
Wed, Nov 15
4 - 5 p.m.
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Department/Program
Chemistry
Event
Suzzie Morris' Retirement Party
Details
Thurs, Nov 16
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
PSC 145A
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Nov 16
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar: Objectivity and Community Science
Aleta Quinn
University of Idaho
Details
Thurs, Nov 16
4 - 5 p.m.
LC 10
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Indigenous Ways of Knowing
Roseann and Willow Abrahamson
Details
Wed, Nov 29
4 - 5 p.m.
https://isu.zoom.us/j/82442482539?pwd=bEhpUXFJMGNmZnlqVWxVVGZkZ3FpZz09
Meeting ID: 824 4248 2539
Passcode: 793147
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Biology Social
Details
Thurs, Nov 30
3:30 - 4 p.m.
GLS Lobby
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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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