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You’re invited to the College of Science and Engineering’s
Homecoming Breakfast!
Join us Saturday, September 21, at 9 a.m., across from Health West, to watch the Homecoming parade and enjoy a breakfast catered by The Yellowstone. Afterwards, we’ll be tailgating at the ICCU Alumni Center and President Wagner’s tailgate from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Please RSVP by September 13 here or send an email to cose@isu.edu.
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Congrats, Lorie Kalivas!
Recently, Lorie Kalivas, laboratory materials supervisor with the chemistry department, took home a Safety Impact Award at the environmental health, safety, and sustainability department's inaugural Safety Fair.
The award recognizes "outstanding contributions to safety within the academic and operational divisions" and "more than 12 individuals and departments were nominated for these awards by students, faculty, and staff."
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Thanks, Jack!
After nine years with CoSE's IT team, Jack Bradley, information technology and innovation manager, has accepted a position as a faculty member in the College of Technology.
"It has been an absolute pleasure working with all of you," said Bradley. "I am confident the same excellent customer support will continue in my absence. Have a wonderful semester everyone, and Go Bengals!"
Replacing Jack is Mikel Mecham, former operations and support analyst, who has been with CoSE IT for five years.
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IMNH Hosts Senior Student Exhibition
“The Art of Science” exhibition at the Idaho Museum of Natural History is made up of biological illustrations by Hannah Clawson, a senior studying biological sciences under the direction of Professor Colden Baxter. The illustrations explore organisms found in the local riparian ecosystems of Mink Creek, City Creek, and Cherry Springs.
“My project exists in the space between art and ecology. Spending so much time collecting and observing various species gave me a new perspective on each one,” says Clawson. “I want my art to inspire others to take a closer look the next time they go outside.”
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Training In Applied AI and Machine Learning Starts October 1
Here's a chance to expand your expertise in artificial intelligence and machine learning with training from a pair of experts at Idaho State University.
Offered by Tadesse Wakjira, ISU CAES researcher, and Mostafa Fouda, associate professor of electrical and computer engineering, the course will cover the fundamentals and practical applications of machine learning, developing robust and reliable models, implementing diverse AI/ML techniques, and more. The hands-on course is designed for university faculty, students, researchers, and industry professionals looking to implement AI/ML into their research or learn more about the latest in the field.
Classes will be held every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. starting October 1 in person at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies, 995 MK Simpson Boulevard, in Idaho Falls, and via Zoom/Teams.
Register via this Google form. The course is free, and participants will receive a certificate upon completion.
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Physical Science Complex Elevator Now Operational, Gas Shutdown Planned for Aug. 28, 9 a.m. to Noon
The elevator on the east side of the Physical Science Complex, near the Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability offices, is available again for regular use. However, the elevator may need to be shut down again as facilities services staff have additional parts on order and will install them when they arrive.
A gas shutdown impacting the Physical Science Complex is scheduled for Wednesday, August 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. If you have questions about the shutdown, please contact the project manager, Cole Elquist, at (208) 282-2472 or coleelquist@isu.edu.
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Reminder: CoSE Camping Trip Has Been 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.
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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.
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CoSE Chairs and Directors Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2024
March 26, 2024
March 12, 2024
February 27, 2024
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December 5, 2023
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Final Opportunity for Campus Master Plan Feedback
Representatives from the SmithGroup, a firm that we have engaged with since November 2023 to develop a comprehensive campus master plan, will visit each of our campuses August 26 - 28 to present a draft preliminary master plan for all of our primary campus locations.
The draft preliminary plan is a combination of three proposed options presented in April, following their review and assessment of the entire physical campus and the utilization of all university spaces, along with additional feedback gathered from campus and community members.
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Upcoming Legal Training: FERPA
The Office of General Counsel would like to invite all employees to a session on FERPA. The training will be held August 30, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. via Zoom.
During this session, the following topics will be discussed:
- What is FERPA?
- Importance and Purpose of FERPA
- Student Rights under FERPA
- Defining Education Record
- Defining Directory Information
- Exceptions
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ASISU and School of Performing Arts Offer Free Access to Theatre Productions for ISU Students
The School of Performing Arts at Idaho State University is thrilled to announce that all current ISU students will have the opportunity to attend ISU Theatre Productions for free, thanks to funding from the Associated Students of Idaho State University (ASISU). This will enable all ISU students to immerse themselves in the enriching world of theatre.
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| 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 | |
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Ongoing Research within the ISU Physics Department, and Opportunities for Student Involvement
Dustin McNulty
Idaho State University
Details
Mon, Aug 26
4 - 5 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: Impacts of Climate Change on Stream Hydrologic & Geochemical Fluxes
Sara Warix
Details
Wed, Aug 28
4 - 5 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Aug 29
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Seminar
Alyse Maksimoski
Idaho State University
Details
Thu, Aug 29
4 - 5 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Sept 5
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Kathryn Turner: Tenure and Promotion Seminar
Details
Thu, Sept 5
4 - 5 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Geosciences
Event
Colloquium: The New Age of AI in the Geosciences
Carrie Bottenberg
Idaho State University
Details
Wed, Sept 11
4 - 5 pm
PS 108
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Sept 12
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Heather Ray: Tenure and Promotion Seminar
Details
Thu, Sept 12
4 - 5 pm
LC 10
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Department/Program
Physics
Event
Colloquium: Scattering in Neutrino Alley
Kate Scholberg
Duke University
Details
Mon, Sept 16
4 - 5 pm
Zoom
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Social
Details
Thu, Sept 19
3:30 pm
GLS Lobby
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Department/Program
Biological Sciences
Event
Ken Aho Promotion Seminar
Details
Thu, Sept 19
4 - 5 pm
LC 10
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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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