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Congrats, Jackie and Juanita, on their Be a Bengal Nominations!
Jackie Coffin, administrative assistant II in the biological sciences department, received four nominations in November for exemplifying Integrity, Inclusivity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, and Teamwork.
Meanwhile, Juanita Gonzalez, undergraduate program coordinator in biological sciences, was nominated for embodying Integrity, Shared Responsibility, Community, and Teamwork.
ISU launched the Be a Bengal program in 2019 as we began building a campus culture based on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. In 2023, ISU's Strategic Plan outlined six core campus values. To align with these values and further highlight their importance, in January 2025, the Be a Bengal program began recognizing team members for any or all of our campus values.
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Mathematica License Update
The College of Science and Engineering is in the process of renewing our Mathematica license. Previously, we had a sitewide license, but due to year-over-year cost increases, we have decided to purchase a smaller license with 10 concurrent faculty licenses and 50 student licenses.
Our sitewide license will expire on December 7. While the purchase of the new license is still pending legal review, Wolfram has agreed to extend our existing licenses for a couple of weeks to ensure there isn't a lapse in service.
They have informed us that you may receive expiration notices when launching the product, but these alerts can be closed, and the notebook will continue to function normally.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact CoSE IT at CoSEHelp@isu.edu.
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Kudos, S. M. Nasim Uddin!
Uddin, a master's student in mechanical engineering, earned an Outstanding Student Presentation certificate in the ASME Heat Transfer Division at the ASME 2025 International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition in Memphis.
He presented his research, "Investigation of Laminar Flame Speeds in Ammonia, and Ammonia-Hydrogen Fuel Mixtures Based on Direct Numerical Simulation."
| | | | | | | New Faculty Spotlight: Treyton Harris
Treyton Harris is a clinical assistant professor for the Bridges to Research Careers program and the Bengal Bridge program at Idaho State University. An ISU alumnus and first-generation college graduate, Treyton is passionate about helping students build confidence and a sense of belonging in higher education. He teaches human anatomy and physiology, bacteriophage discovery and genomics, and a variety of academic skills courses. When he’s not working with students, he enjoys hiking and gardening in Idaho’s great outdoors. | | |
ISU Expands Global Reach Through New International Partnerships
Idaho State University has strengthened its global research and innovation network by signing two new five-year Memorandums of Understanding with leading international institutions: Waseda University in Japan and Universidad Señor de Sipán in Peru. These agreements mark an important step in ISU’s ongoing commitment to advancing practical, high-impact research and educational collaboration that brings real benefits to ISU students and faculty, and strengthens the university’s international connections.
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Graduate School to Collect Food for Benny's Pantry
The Graduate School is collecting a variety of food items to donate to Benny's Pantry for the holidays. Priority items include:
- Protein-enriched pasta
- Lentils and dry beans
- Canned meat/fish
- Chickpeas
- Powdered milk
- Peanut butter
- Whole grains
You can donate at the following locations:
- Graduate School Office
- Administration Building
- Eames Complex
- Roy F. Christensen Building
- Leonard Hall Pharmacy Building
- Beckley Nursing Building
- College of Science and Engineering Dean's Office
- Gale Life Sciences Building
- Business Administration Building
- Pond Student Union Building near the Copy Center
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SOON: Coffee and Donuts on Dec. 9 and 10
The Dean's Office will have free coffee and donuts for students, faculty, and staff on Tuesday, December 9, and Wednesday, December 10. You'll find the warm beverages and breakfast items at:
Tuesday, December 9 | 10 a.m. to noon
Physical Science Complex, Room 204
Physical Science Complex, Chemistry Atrium
Wednesday, December 10 | 10 a.m. to noon
Gale Life Sciences Building, 1st floor lobby
Lillibridge Engineering Building, 1st floor lobby
The coffee and donuts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and quantities are limited. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Internal Idaho NSF EPSCoR Seed Funding Opportunity
This Seed Funding program is part of Idaho’s multi-year (2023-2028) statewide National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research Track-1 Research Infrastructure Improvement award, “Idaho Community-engaged Resilience for Energy-Water (E-W) Systems (I-CREWS).”
I-CREWS Seed projects must address topics at the intersections of Energy-Water systems. Here, the term Energy-Water (E-W) systems refers to the intersection between the systems, consisting of the physical infrastructure, data/information/knowledge, the people, laws and policy, as well as the fuel and water that flows or is in reserve. This may include, for example, interdependent power and water systems tied to the physical infrastructure for generation, transmission, distribution, and use of power and water, along with governance and management practices, knowledge flows, and effects on end users.
Proposals are due January 8.
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Nominations Open for Distinguished Faculty
Celebrate the exceptional work of Idaho State University faculty by submitting nominations for the 2026 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 2026 Commencement ceremony. Nominations for Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 16.
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AAC&U Accepting Proposals for the 2026 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference
The American Association of Colleges and Universities is now accepting late-breaking proposals for the 2026 Transforming STEM Higher Education Conference. The conference will take place online, March 18–20, bringing together STEM faculty, administrators, higher education researchers, and policy leaders from all disciplines and institutional types.
Proposals are due January 6.
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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.
| | | | New College of Business Dean Announced | |
After an extensive national search, and following careful consideration of feedback from faculty and staff, an offer was extended to and accepted by Sam Beldona to become the next Dean of the College of Business.
Beldona received his doctorate in Business Administration and Master of Science in International Business at Temple University. He also earned a Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Science Degree in physics from Karnatak University in India.
Beldona is currently serving as Special Advisor to the Vice President for Academic Affairs for Strategic Initiatives at Stonehill College.
| | Free Public Recycling Collection Event Dec. 13 | Idaho State University is joining the Idaho National Laboratory and E Cyclers of Idaho in their mission to help Idahoans recycle and reuse e-waste. In alignment with research goals to repurpose critical materials, the three organizations will host a free public electronic waste collection event on December 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the first floor of the Pond Student Union Building. | UDOIT for Canvas: Small Tool, Big Impact | |
There’s a powerful tool already available in Canvas that can help you strengthen accessibility in your Spring 2026 courses—and it takes only minutes to use.
TigerTracks features a focused, step-by-step guide—Using UDOIT Advantage in Canvas to Improve Course Accessibility—that walks you through running scans, interpreting results, and applying recommended fixes.
| | 2026 Conflict of Interest/Commitment Disclosure Available | The Conflict of Interest Disclosure, required by all employees annually, is now available on the Talent Management System. This disclosure should take less than a minute. | Apply for Green Workspace Certification for Your Department | The Idaho State University Green Workspaces Certification Program recognizes workspaces across our campuses that are implementing sustainable practices in their day-to-day operations. This program provides an opportunity for us to come together as a Bengal community to reduce our carbon footprint, conserve resources, protect our natural environment, and save money. | | | December 8 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading opens | | December 15 | Final Examinations | | December 19 | Fall classes end | | December 20 | Commencement (August and December 2025 graduates) | | December 22 | Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00pm | | January 12 | Spring classes begin | | January 19 | Martin Luther King Jr./Human Rights holiday (no classes) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: DOE, PNNL, and Applied Science
Cheslan Simpson
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Details
Mon Dec 8
4 pm
https://isu.zoom.us/j/86497175831
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Jesse Wheeler
ISU Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Details
Thu Dec 11
4 - 5 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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