What's Happening in CoSE

Congrats to Abby Gallegos on being named the Career Center's CPI of the Month for August!

Abby is a biology major with a concentration in integrative organismal biology and interns with the Idaho Virtualization Laboratory at the Idaho Museum of Natural History. Her work was instrumental in getting some of the largest specimens into openVertebrate, a digital repository of specimens from across the animal kingdom.

CoSE Camping Trip Canceled

Due to a low participation rate this year, CoSE's Annual Camping Trip has been canceled. This opportunity will be offered again next year.

2024-25 CoSE Deadline Schedule Available

The 2024-25 schedule of deadlines for receiving various documents in the College of Science and Engineering Dean's Office and the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs is available on the Faculty and Staff Resources page.

Cultural Events Committee Seeks Proposals

The Cultural Events Committee invites all ISU faculty members to submit funding applications for cultural events that serve any ISU community.

The committee has two grant programs to help sponsor appropriate events. Mini-grants are for funds up to $1000, and large grants are for $1000 and above. The committee has a total of $11,000 to distribute for the 2024-2025 fiscal year.

Please see the RFP for complete guidelines and submission instructions. The deadline is September 13 at 5 p.m. Please direct any questions to Sarah Robey, Cultural Events Committee Chair, at sarahrobey@isu.edu.

National Science Foundation Hosts EPSCoR Live! Event August 20

In this virtual forum, Dr. Jose Colom-Ustariz will prepare participants for submission to the NSF EPSCoR Track-2 Focused EPSCoR Collaborations program. Submissions for this cycle should be on the topic “Building capacity towards use-inspired research.” Letters of intent are due December 17, and full proposals are due January 28, 2025. The session will be held on Tuesday, August 20, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. (EDT). Advance registration is required.

CoSE Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes

From Around ISU

ISU Ambush Obstacle Race Returns Saturday, Sept. 28

Idaho State University's beloved obstacle race, the ISU Ambush, is set to return on Saturday, Sept. 28, on Bartz Field. The ISU Ambush, another term for a group of tigers, invites Bengals from all backgrounds who may be beginners or seasoned racers to compete. Registration is open for individual racers or teams of 4-7 people and is $40 per person.

Join the Civil Rights Compliance Team

The Office of Equity and Inclusion (OEI) is calling on dedicated staff and faculty to become vital contributors to our investigative and decision-making team. As a member of the Civil Rights Compliance Team, you will play a crucial role within our institution by ensuring adherence to Federal Civil Rights Laws, State Laws, and ISU Policies.

Faculty Invited to Attend New Student Convocation

Join us for the annual New Student Convocation this Friday, August 16, from 5 - 5:30 p.m. in Reed Gym. The ceremony will be followed by the traditional new student march through the arch. We encourage all faculty members to attend this milestone event which calls together the entire campus community to welcome our newest members of the Bengal family.

Dates to Remember

August 19	Fall 2024 classes begin
September 2	Labor Day holiday (no classes)
September 30	Early 8-week course grading opens
October 7	Mid-term week
October 14	Late 8-week courses begin
October 15	Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm
November 25	Fall recess (no classes -- Thanksgiving Break)

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

Biological Sciences

Event

New Graduate Student Orientation

Details

Sat, Aug 17

Department/Program

Biological Sciences

Event

New Biology Introductions & Seminar Series Orientation

Details

Thu, Aug 22

4 pm - 5 pm

LC 10

Department/Program

Biological Sciences

Event

Kathryn Turner: Tenure and Promotion Seminar

Details

Thu, Sept 5

4 pm - 5 pm

LC 10

Department/Program

Biological Sciences

Event

Heather Ray: Tenure and Promotion Seminar

Details

Thu, Sept 12

4 pm - 5 pm

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 (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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