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ISU Biologist Receives Postdoctoral Research Fellowship from NSF
A researcher at Idaho State University has earned a sought-after postdoctoral fellowship in biology from the National Science Foundation.
Alyse Maksimoski, postdoctoral associate in the biological sciences department, was named a recipient of one of the NSF’s Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology. These competitive fellowships “fund research and training in selected areas supported by” the agency’s Directorate for Biological Sciences, “with special goals for human resource development in biology.”
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Geology Field Camp 2025: Celebrating 60 Years of Progress
Now in its 60th year, the Geology Field Camp experience at Idaho State University has evolved over time, but one thing has remained the same: Idaho’s varying landscape is a uniquely designed puzzle perfect for students learning about the earth’s structural features and geological history.
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Congrats, Randa Kress and Andrew Bernard, for earning a GEM Award!
Randa, a senior lecturer in the mathematics and statistics department, took home the award in the Objective #3: Mathematical Ways of Knowing category. Meanwhile, Andrew, an associate lecturer in the chemistry department, was honored in the Objective #5: Scientific Ways of Knowing category.
The GEM Awards celebrate excellence in General Education and recognize faculty who engage students with innovative teaching practices, help non-majors understand and broadly apply disciplinary methods of inquiry, and implement strategies to increase access and affordability for students.
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Volunteers Needed: Haunted Science Lab
A Halloween tradition returns this month, and they need your help.
Idaho State University’s Department of Physics and the Kiwanis Club of Pocatello’s Haunted Science Laboratory will return to the Bannock County Event Center in late October. Department staff is seeking volunteers to assist with setting up and preparing for the event, which will host hundreds of local students.
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REMINDER: CoSE Flu Shot Clinics Slated for Oct. 20 and 21
The College of Pharmacy will again offer two flu shot clinics this year for CoSE faculty and staff. Please use the links below to schedule your flu shot.
Monday, October 20
8:00 a.m. - noon
Biology Conference Room
Gale Life Sciences 229
BengalVaccines.as.me/GaleLifeSciences
Tuesday, October 21
8:00 a.m. - noon
CoSE Conference Room
PSC 121
https://BengalVaccines.as.me/PhysicalScienceComplex
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Kudos to Evan Johnson for his Be A Bengal Nomination!
Evan, a senior accountant, was nominated for exemplifying Integrity, Shared Responsibility, Community, Learning, and Teamwork.
Since 2019, the Be a Bengal Program has celebrated employees who embody ISU’s six core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Inclusivity, Community, Learning, and Shared Responsibility. In 2025, the program expanded to recognize contributions in any or all of these values, reinforcing their importance in our Strategic Plan.
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RSVP Today to the College of Science and Engineering
Dean's Homecoming Breakfast!
Join alumni, faculty, and staff from the College on Saturday, October 25, at 9 a.m., on the corner of Stacy Dragila Way and Memorial Drive, to watch the parade and enjoy a breakfast catered by The Yellowstone. Afterwards, we’ll be at President Wagner’s Alumni and Bengal Tailgate from 2 to 4 p.m.
Please RSVP by October 17 at 5 p.m. here or send an email to cose@isu.edu.
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Pre-proposals Sought for IGEM Grants
Funding under the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission Grant 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 state economic growth.
Selected project proposals will be in alignment with the statewide higher education research strategic plan and will leverage the talents and expertise of Idaho’s research universities and the private sector to further the economic vitality of the state; they will create a platform to facilitate and accelerate the transfer of technology out of Idaho’s public state research facilities and into the private sector; and they will create new ideas, products and companies that lead to higher-paying jobs and a strong economic foundation for Idaho.
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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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Scholarship to be Awarded in Memory of Curt Anderson
A scholarship has been established in memory of the late Professor Curt Anderson.
The scholarship will be awarded in Curt's memory to a student attending ISU in the 2026-27 academic year.
If you are interested in contributing, click here.
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Student Submissions Sought for Three Minute Thesis Competition
Submissions are now being accepted for the Graduate School's 9th annual ISU Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition.
Scheduled for Thursday, November 13, the 3MT competition challenges students to present their research, in progress or completed, to a general audience in under three minutes. Awards and cash prizes are given for first place, second place, third place, and People's Choice.
Students can submit their abstracts and view more information about the origin of 3MT, judging criteria guidelines, and past programs on the Graduate School website.
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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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The ISU Graduate School is still accepting book donations for their annual K-4 Book Drive.
You can help them reach their goal of donating 1,000 books to local Pocatello and Chubbuck elementary schools for the holidays. The deadline to donate is October 31.
| | ISU to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2025: “Indigenous Joy – Celebrating Strength & Resilience” | Idaho State University will host its annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration on Monday, October 13, honoring the diverse Indigenous cultures, histories, and contributions of peoples from across the globe. This year’s theme, “Indigenous Joy: Celebrating Strength & Resilience,” recognizes the shared spirit of endurance, creativity, and cultural pride that connects Indigenous communities everywhere. | | Employee Engagement Survey | |
Your participation in the 2025 Employee Engagement Survey, now open through October 17, is highly valued. The survey has been revised since we last collected this data in 2022, to meet current needs and help shape our future. Along with sharing results with ISU employees, survey data is used to adapt, update or implement processes that support increased employee engagement throughout the University.
This survey will take approximately 5 to 7 minutes and is anonymous.
| | | October 13 | Mid-term week | | October 20 | Late 8-week courses begin | | October 20 | Undergraduate Curriculum Council proposals due | | October 21 | Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm | | November 24 | Fall recess (no classes - Thanksgiving Break) | | | Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering | | |
Department/Program
Mathematics and Statistics
Event
Colloquium: Impact of bird species diversity on the transmission of West Nile virus
Guihong Fan
Columbia State University
Details
Mon Oct 13
4 pm
PS 308
https://isu.zoom.us/j/84197528125
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Particle Physics with Extensive Air Showers at the IceCube Neutrino Observatory
Dennis Soldina
University of Utah
Details
Mon Oct 13
4 pm
https://isu.zoom.us/j/86497175831
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Ecology and Conservation Club Guest Speaker
Details
Tue Oct 14
3 - 4 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Laurel Moulton
Austin Water and Wildland Conservation
Details
Thu Oct 16
4 - 5 pm
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Sabbatical Seminar
Kathryn Lohse
Details
Thu Nov 6
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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