Idaho State University College of Science and Engineering

Eleven of our SPARK a FIRE scholars just got back from spending three days on a fully-funded trip to the 2024 S-STEM Scholars and PI Meeting in Chicago! While in the Windy City, the group had a chance to network with potential employers and graduate degree programs, attend workshops, and more. Two students, Yuridia Vega Gonzalez and Juliette Rollins, were also selected to present their research at the conference. They also did a bit of sightseeing and even had a chance to get some Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. The SPARK a FIRE program is open to academically talented students who transfer to ISU and major in biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or chemistry. Eligible scholars receive a scholarship award of up to $10,000 as well as access to resources specific to the transfer student experience. Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort open February 1, and for more info, visit https://lnkd.in/gK5mZTSp. The SPARK a FIRE program is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) (DUE 2220844). #IdahoStateU #IdahoStateUCoSE #ISUBengals #IdahoState #Idaho #STEM? #transferstudents #biology #microbiology #biochemistry #chemistry Anna Grinath Cori Jenkins

A project spearheaded by structural engineers at Idaho State University and the Idaho Transportation Department has taken home one of the transportation sector's highest research honors.? More about their High Value Research award from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials at https://lnkd.in/gq4YeqAB. #idahostateucose #STEM #research #civilengineer #civilengineering #earthquakeengineering Mustafa Mashal

CoSE students cleaned up the awards at the Idaho State University Graduate School’s Three-Minute Thesis event. Callan Norby, Arifa Islam Champa, Md Fazle Rabbi, and Dallin Stokes took home 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and People’s Choice, respectively. At the competition, 33 graduate students were challenged to present their research in three minutes to a general audience. You can watch all of the presentations at? https://lnkd.in/gRSdKqBD. #idahostateucose #STEM #graduatestudent #doctoralstudent #research #studentresearch

Recruiters from the Central Intelligence Agency will be on campus this week to chat with students about career opportunities with the agency. There will also be opportunities for students to schedule one-on-one appointments with the recruiters as well. For more info, reach out to the ISU Career Center. #idahostateucose #STEM #nowhiring #career #careeropportunity

“I really enjoyed the first biology class I took and found myself asking more questions in my biology classes. I wanted to learn more and was even looking things up outside of class,” said Miriam Villa Lopez. “As a freshman, I attended a networking event and learned about the opportunities available and switched majors.” More about Miriam’s time at ISU and how she says her research makes her feel like she’s changing the world at https://lnkd.in/gpR_drrU. #idahostateucose #STEM #research #studentresearch #biologicalsciences #biology

Congrats to Joseph Shurtleff on being named the ISU Career Center’s CPI of the Month! A civil engineering major, Joe holds a CPI internship at Idaho State University’s Structural Laboratories, located in the Engineering Research Complex and Disaster Response Complex. More about his internship experience at https://lnkd.in/gYgnc7gJ. #idahostateucose #STEM #civilengineering #internship

The CoSE Senators, Diya Pandey and Saugat Acharya, and the Dean's Office will have free coffee and donuts for students, faculty, and staff on Monday, December 2, and Wednesday, December 4. You'll find the warm beverages and breakfast items at: Monday, December 2 Gale Life Sciences Building, 1st-floor lobby: 7:45 – 11:00 a.m. Physical Science Complex, Room 204: 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 4 Physical Science Complex, Chemistry Atrium: 7:45 – 11:00 a.m. Lillibridge Engineering Building, 1st-floor lobby: 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. The coffee and donuts are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and quantities are limited. #idahostateucose #STEM

A mystery millions of years in the making may be explained by a look at a few grains of sand. More about how geologists at Idaho State are unlocking the secrets of Wyoming’s Green River Basin at https://lnkd.in/gTg8C5Cj. #idahostateucose #STEM #geology #geosciences

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all who served.

Thank you to the more than 2,100 kids of all ages who stopped by the Haunted Science Laboratory this year! When the lab opened to the public, the Kiwanis Club of Pocatello raised over $1,000 for Kiwanis-supported charities. Thank you to Bannock County, Norco, Inc., and Idaho STEM Ecosystem for the support. And a special thanks to the volunteers who dedicate their time and effort to the Haunted Science Lab. #idahostateucose #STEM #physics #STEMEducation