What's Happening in CoSE

Spots Still Available on CoSE Camping Trip Aug. 25 - 27

You are invited to join us for a camping trip at Grand Teton National Park from Friday, August 25 to Sunday, August 27. The weekend will be a great opportunity to relax and enjoy the outdoors with your colleagues and families.

The trip is open to all CoSE faculty and staff, as well as their families. We will be staying at Colter Bay Group Camping Sites 4 and 5, which can accommodate up to 70 people and 23 cars. You will be responsible for providing your own food and other camping gear.

Please RSVP by August 1 via the Google Form. Space is limited, so RSVP early. Please check out Grand Teton National Park website for more information.

Field Research Photo/Video Opportunities Wanted

John and Jordon in Photo and Video Services are looking for opportunities to shoot photos/videos of faculty and students out in the field this summer conducting their research.

If you or your students are out in the field over the summer months, please add it to the Google Sheet. Including an item on the spreadsheet does not guarantee that photos or videos will be shot. John and Jordon will attend as their schedule allows.

If you have any questions, email Logan McDougall, Executive Director of College Relations, at [email protected].

From Around ISU

Idaho State PhD graduate undergoes unique RV living experiment for research dissertation

As millions of Americans take to the roads this summer, setting out to enjoy the outdoors and sunny weather for a week or two at a time, many more call life on the road their permanent home. The nomad lifestyle comes with freedom, but there are challenges as well, especially when it comes to health care. Idaho State University recent graduate Ruth Tretter, PhD, wrote a uniquely personal dissertation on the nomad lifestyle and how it can affect access to health care.

Addressing Idaho's Social Work Shortage: Idaho State University Launches Online Programs

Idaho State University is helping combat a statewide mental health care shortage by offering online options for bachelor and master’s social work programs beginning in summer 2023.

Idaho State is currently enrolling students for Fall 2023 in online program options for both Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and the Master of Social Work degrees. These online programs are fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Ramadan Research Study Volunteers Needed

Idaho State University Master's student Alaa Alamri is seeking participants in a study exploring adult eating behaviors before, during, and after fasting Ramadan. If you fasted or plan to fast Ramadan in 2023, please take the 5-10 minute survey.

Upon completing the survey, you will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

Public Safety Seeks Volunteers for Life Safety Liaisons

Public Safety is looking for Life Safety Liaisons to help facilitate building evacuations. Life Safety Liaisons are staff and faculty members across all campuses who have a passion for safety and willingness to participate and learn more about how to handle emergency situations at ISU.

Presidential Search Update

Trustees, the Idaho State Board of Education, are finalizing plans for a comprehensive national search and intend to announce a new President by January 1, 2024. This means that we will not have an interim leader and ISU will welcome its new President by the start of the spring semester.

Open House Set for ICCU Bengal Alumni Center

Another open house for the new Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center is scheduled for Wednesday, July 26 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Faculty and staff are welcome to see the new building and learn more about events and opportunities at the Alumni Center.

Dates to Remember

July 24	Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading opens
August 4	Summer 2023 Classes End
August 8	Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading closes at 4:00 pm
August 21	Fall 2023 classes begin
September 4	Labor Day holiday (no classes)
October 2	Early 8-week course grading opens
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.

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

Biological Sciences

Event

INBRE Fellows Poster Session

Details

Fri, July 21

Noon - 1 p.m.

Gale Life Sciences lobby

Department/Program

Chemistry

Event

Summer Research Symposium

Details

Fri, July 21

2 - 4 p.m.

Department/Program

Chemistry

Event

Retreat

Details

Wed, Aug 16

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Department/Program

All

Event

CoSE Camping Trip

Details

Aug. 25 - 27

RSVP here

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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 ([email protected]) with a brief description of the news to be shared.

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