What's Happening in CoSE

Lizbeth de la Cruz left and Danny Whisman look at pancreas samples from a FLUOVIEW microscope

ISU Prof.’s Research May Lead to New Treatments for Diabetes, Other Metabolic Diseases

How your nerves and metabolism intersect as you age is the focus of a new research project by an Idaho State University professor and her students.

Science and Engineering Exploration Camps Planned for June and July

Idaho State University’s College of Science and Engineering, the Idaho Museum of Natural History, and Marshall Public Library will host a series of summer STEM activities for local youth. Currently, planned activities include building robots, experiencing virtual reality, modeling volcanic eruptions, learning about the native fish in the Portneuf River, and more.

Students participate in a chemistry activity at Science Trek

Physics Dept.'s Water Rocket Festival Slated for June 29 and 30

Rockets will be taking to the skies at a Pocatello park later this month.

Saturday and Sunday, June 29 and 30, from 10 a.m. to noon, Idaho State University’s Department of Physics will host their Water Rocket Festival at Tydeman Park, N. 8th Avenue and E. Young Street.

Elevator on East Side of Physical Science Complex Reduced to Limited Service

The elevator on the east side of the Physical Science Complex, near the Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability offices, is no longer available for regular use. However, it is available for moving heavy equipment or ADA needs only with a work request made in advance to Facilities Services.

The elevator is original to the building, and parts are no longer easily available. Facilities Services plans to equip the elevator with new electronics, but the parts may take up to a year to receive.

An elevator is available on the west side of the Physical Science Complex; however, it does not provide access to the Mathematics and Statistics classrooms and offices or the basement on the east side of the building.

Student Abstracts, Participation Sought for 2024 Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research

The Idaho Conference on Undergraduate Research will take place at Boise State University on July 17 to 18.

All students involved in research, scholarship, or creative activity are invited to submit an abstract, and those not yet involved in research are invited to attend the conference and learn about the broad range of research opportunities available. ISU has chartered a bus and secured student apartments at BSU. Travel and accommodations are free to students.

Student abstracts are due by July 3. Registration is required. If you or your students have questions about ICUR, contact Sonia Martinez, undergraduate research and outreach director, at soniamartinez@isu.edu or (208) 282-1323.

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RSVP Today! CoSE Camping Trip Aug. 23 - 25

Join us for CoSE's 3rd Annual Camping Trip for faculty and staff. Family members are welcome. Enjoy relaxing and outdoor activities with your colleagues and family during this low-key weekend getaway. You will be responsible for your own food, entertainment, and supplies.

For more information, please check out the Grand Teton National Park and Colter Bay Campground websites.

Click here to RSVP.

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From Around ISU

Medical Insurance Coverage Serviced by Regence BlueShield of Idaho effective July 1

As previously announced, beginning with the FY25 plan year, the medical coverage for the State Health Plan (medical, pharmaceutical and vision) will be serviced by Regence BlueShield of Idaho (Regence) rather than Blue Cross of Idaho (Blue Cross). Dental insurance will remain with Blue Cross of Idaho.

Partnership with Southeastern Idaho Public Health Brings More AEDs to the Pocatello Campus

Thanks to a recent donation from Southeastern Idaho Public Health, more buildings on the Pocatello campus are now equipped with special equipment that can help save the life of someone experiencing sudden cardiac arrest.

This partnership has helped Idaho State University install automated external defibrillators, commonly referred to as AED, in new locations, including the Business Technology Center, fine arts building, facilities services, the museum building, Gale Life Sciences complex, and near Davis Field.

Free Accelerated Learning Math Workshop for Teachers, Aug. 6 and 7

The Idaho State University Regional Mathematics Center is hosting a free Accelerated Learning Math Workshop on August 6 and 7, 2024 on the ISU Idaho Falls Campus, Bennion Student Union.

The pandemic and the unplanned shift to remote learning widened the opportunity gap for many students across the state. This program supports Eastern Idaho math educators with learning opportunities and classroom and school support.

Dates to Remember

June 24	Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading opens
June 24	Late-6 courses start
June 25	Early-6 final grading closes at 4:00 pm
July 4	Independence Day (Thursday - No classes)
July 8	Late-4 courses start
July 9	Early-8 and Middle-4 final grading closes at 4:00 pm
July 22	Full term, Late-8, Late-6 and Late-4 final grading opens

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.

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CoSE Camping Trip

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Aug 23 - 25

Grand Teton National Park

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