What's Happening in CoSE

ISU Civil Engineering Leading Research into Earthquake-Resistant Bridges


To the untrained eye it may not look like much, but you can see a piece of groundbreaking concrete on Interstate 15 at Exit 80 in Fort Hall thanks to the work of researchers at Idaho State University.

ISU Mourns the Loss of Idaho Accelerator Founding Director Dr. Frank Harmon


Dr. J. Frank Harmon, emeritus faculty and founding director of the Idaho Accelerator Center at Idaho State University, died Thursday, January 18, 2024, at his home in Pocatello, ID. His family shared that he passed away peacefully, accompanied by his beloved wife, Judy, and four much-loved cats.


Harmon started in the Department of Physics at Idaho State University in the fall of 1969. There, he taught several generations of students who became acquainted with a dedicated and passionate teacher who could distill abstract ideas into understandable and observable phenomena. 

Annual Dean Feedback Survey Open


Each year, the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs completes an annual evaluation of Deans. The feedback collected in this survey will provide information for consideration in these annual performance evaluations. This survey should take about ten minutes to complete. With the exception of the verbatim comments at the end of the survey that will be shared with the Deans, all information will remain confidential. Only aggregate data will be shared with the Dean being evaluated. This survey is completely anonymous AND will not track any identifying information.

Applications Sought for Idaho Science and Technology Fellowship


Candidates are being sought for this coming year's Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship.


ISTPF is a nonpartisan program that places terminal degree-holders in the sciences, social sciences, and engineering in year-long funded fellowships in Idaho state government. ISU has partnered with BSU and UI for five years on this important initiative, and we would like to place a Bengal as a fellow this coming year. This program is a rare opportunity to strengthen the connection between policy and academic research, while giving researchers a unique opportunity for professional development. The 2024-2025 applications close on March 29. Dr. Sarah Robey is ISU's representative on the ISTPF leadership team. Interested faculty, supervisors, or students can reach out to her with any questions about the fellowship, or to schedule a time to meet. (208) 282-5675 or [email protected].

Submission Deadlines for the Research & Creative Works Symposium Announced


The ISU Research and Creative Works Symposium will take place on March 13, a Wednesday, at the Pond Student Union Building. Organizers welcome presentations of scholarly or creative work from all graduate and undergraduate students. Students have two options for presenting: a poster session with a two-minute "elevator" speech, or a 10-minute oral presentation (with slides). For students who are not at the Pocatello Campus but would like to give an oral presentation, there will be an online Zoom option available. 


The priority deadline for abstract submissions is February 21. After this date, categories that still have openings will accept submissions for a further week, with a final deadline of February 28.  

Position Announcement: Institutional Biosafety Committee Chair


The position of chair of the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is open for applications.


The term of the chair is for at least one year, and they may be reappointed. Although the IBC does not currently meet in the summer, the chair must be available for IBC-related business during the summer months. Compensation will be determined in consultation with the Office for Research and the individual's department chair and college dean, in an effort to meet the needs of the position and balance workload. The IBC Chair has the responsibility for overseeing the coordination and implementation of effective, efficient systems for biosafety protocol review by the IBC, in compliance with the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) advisory document and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules.

EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities


The U.S. National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) team is excited to announce the second EPSCoR Live! event (formerly known as EPSCoR Office Hours) of 2024 will be held Tuesday, February 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. (EST). In this session, Dr. Pinhas Ben-Tzvi will discuss EPSCoR Workshop Opportunities, which supports workshops in eligible jurisdictions that focus on topics of regional or national importance, and which are relevant to building EPSCoR jurisdictions’ R&D capacity. EPSCoR Program Officers will also facilitate a Q&A session related to this funding opportunity.

ISU Center for Ecological Research and Education Issues Requests for Proposals


Idaho State University's Center for Ecological Research and Education is seeking a pair of proposals for this year's small grants program.


One focuses on research and synergistic activities, and the second focuses on supporting partnerships and our broader community.


The deadline for priority consideration is Monday, February 19.

Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference Seeks Abstracts, Papers


The Pacific Basin Nuclear Conference is looking for abstracts and papers to be featured in a presentation or a five-minute lightning talk.


The meeting will be held October 7 through 10 at the Blue Cross of Idaho Conference Center in Idaho Falls. The conference is sponsored by the Pacific Nuclear Council and American Nuclear Society.

CoSE Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes 


January 16, 2024

December 5, 2023

October 24, 2023

September 19, 2023

August 29, 2023

From Around ISU

Tell Your Students: Spring Career Fair Set for Feb.28


The Spring Career Fair is open to all students and majors. This is an excellent opportunity for graduating seniors to start networking with potential employers. There are also summer job and internship opportunities at this fair.  

Volunteers Needed for Bengal Visit Day on April 20


Bengal Visit Day is one of our largest on-campus recruitment events. Whether you are meeting one-on-one with students in your departments/programs, hosting breakout sessions about the great things our campus offers, showing off our amazing clubs/organizations, or just a spirited volunteer ready to jump in and help, all of you play an important role in shaping our future students' experience here at ISU.

Doug Chambers Named Idaho Business Leader of the Year


Doug Chambers, CEO and President of Lookout Credit Union, is the 64th Idaho Business Leader of the Year. Alpha Kappa Psi (Delta Upsilon chapter), the professional business fraternity at Idaho State University, will recognize Chambers at their annual award dinner in Idaho State University’s Stephen Performing Arts Center on Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m.

College of Technology Introduces Life-Like Manikins for Health Occupations Training


The Idaho State University College of Technology has recently enhanced its Health Occupations Simulation Lab with six new manikins to increase the realism for students in programs utilizing the lab. These Echo Healthcare "Lifecast Manikins” are particularly beneficial for a range of programs including associate degree registered nurse, medical assisting, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapist assistant, practical nursing, and respiratory therapy. Notably, half of the new manikins are infant models, providing essential training for students specializing in neonatal intensive care.

Submissions Open for "On Common Ground: Diversity Monologues"


The Office of Equity and Inclusion is inviting students to submit applications to present their work at the On Common Ground event, which will be held on Friday, April 26, at 3 p.m. in the Bengal Café, Pond Student Union.


They are also invited to submit their work for inclusion in an edition of the Diversity Monologues. The presentation/writing prompt is, "Based on influences from your family, friends, cultural upbringing, media, education, social class, and overall life experiences, how do you come to know a sense of belonging at Idaho State University?"

Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group Meets Second Monday Every of the Month


Losing a loved one to suicide can be a profoundly painful and isolating experience, and the complexity of survivors' emotions can be overwhelming. Often, surviving friends, family, and co-workers struggle to know who to talk to for fear others won't understand. Join this support group, which meets on the second Monday of every month from 4 to 5 p.m., to gain greater understanding of the factors related to suicide loss and receive support from others in this shared experience. Email Sheryl Yee at [email protected] to register for this group.

Dates to Remember

February 19

Early 8-week course grading opens

February 19

Presidents' Day holiday (no classes)

February 26

Mid-term week

March 4

Late 8-week courses begin

March 5

Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm

March 18

Spring Break (no classes)

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, X (formerly 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


Mathematics and Statistics


Event


Colloquium: Neural Spectral Integral Operations


Emanuele Zappala


Details


Tues, Feb 13

3 - 4 p.m.

PS 307 https://isu.zoom.us/j/83918530990

Department/Program


Geosciences


Event


Colloquium: Thinking Inside the Box:

Long-term watershed studies reveal

insights into snowpack-streamflow

relationships in the Rain-Snow Transition Zone


Jim McNamara


Details


Wed, Feb 14

4 - 5 p.m.

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Feb 15

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Graduate Student Travel Grant Awardee Research Showcase


Details


Thurs, Feb 15

4 - 5 p.m.

LC 10


Department/Program


Chemistry


Event


Seminar


David Stay


Details


Fri, Feb 16

1 - 1:50 p.m.

TBD

Department/Program


Geosciences


Event


Colloquium: Consequences for carbon and nutrient transport and fate in northern streams affected by peat extraction and permafrost thaw


Becca Frei


Details


Wed, Feb 21

4 - 5 p.m.

Department/Program


ALL


Event


Bengal STEM Day


Details


Thurs, Feb 22

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

PSUB

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Feb 22

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Seminar: Using Photographic Exhibits for Amphibian and Reptile Conservation


Charles Peterson


Details


Thurs, Feb 22

4 - 5 p.m.

LC 10

Department/Program


Geosciences


Event


Colloquium: Back from the dead: Unveiling an enigmatic new species from Western New York


Phil Stokes


Details


Wed, Feb 28

4 - 5 p.m.

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Feb 29

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Seminar: Title TBD


Kristin Kaser


Details


Thurs, Feb 22

4 - 5 p.m.

LC 10

Department/Program


Chemistry


Event


Seminar


Kourtney Wright


Details


Fri, Mar 1

1 - 1:50 p.m.

TBD

Department/Program


Geosciences


Event


Colloquium: Graduate Presentations


Robert Manta and Maria Reinoso


Details


Wed, Mar 6

4 - 5 p.m.

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


Biology Social


Details


Thurs, Mar 7

3:30 - 4 p.m.

GLS Lobby

Department/Program


Biological Sciences


Event


ISU Biology Alumni Panel


Details


Thurs, Mar 7

4 - 5 p.m.

LC 10

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 ([email protected]) 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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