What's Happening in CoSE

Petex Donates Over $2.7 Million in Software to Dept. of Geosciences

Geosciences students and faculty at Idaho State University can get their hands on some of the industry’s state-of-the-art software thanks to a donation by Petroleum Experts (Petex).

Besides rooting for Team USA at the World Cup, Mustafa Mashal, associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, recently visited the Ain Shams University and The British University in Egypt as part of the Fulbright U.S. Scholar program.

Mashal presented his research to students and faculty and learned about their programs. So far, he’s visited six universities in New Zealand, Qatar, Kuwait, and Egypt and plans to visit several more in 2023.

We’re looking for a Marketing and College Relations Assistant (CPI) to help tell the College’s story!

The pay is $15/hour, and the commitment is 10-15 hours per week.

If you know of a student who may be interested, send them to Handshake for more details and to apply.

Staff Professional Development Applications Open

Staff Council has opened its spring 2023 professional development applications. The professional development award can help pay for registration, conferences, workshops, training, travel, and non-ISU classes.

All full-time Idaho State classified and non-classified staff who have completed at least six months of service can apply.

Applications are due by February 28, 2023, for activities between January 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023.

Emeritus Recommendations Due Dec. 20

Emeritus recommendations are due to the Dean's Office by December 20.

Recommendations must include a letter from the department chair and a curriculum vitae.

If you have any questions about making a recommendation, please contact April Robinson, aprilrobinson@isu.edu, or (208) 282-3134.

CAES Accepting Applications for Summer Visiting Faculty Program

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies invites university-member faculty to submit applications for the sixth annual CAES Summer Visiting Faculty Program, which runs from May 15 - August 4, 2023. The primary objective of this 12-week program is to support and guide faculty in the development of a submission-ready research proposal in collaboration with a researcher at Idaho National Laboratory, who will serve as co-PI.

Applications are due January 27, 2023 at 5 p.m. MT.

Nominations Sought for Distinguished Faculty

Nominations are being sought for three of the annual awards for Idaho State University faculty members. Those recognized will be honored during a reception in April and during the 2023 Commencement exercises.

Nominations for the Distinguished Teacher, Service, and Researcher are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, February 3.

Deb Easterly to Retire

Deb Easterly, assistant vice president for research is retiring after more than 26 years of service at ISU. Deb started at ISU in May 1996 as Assistant Director of Sponsored Programs and moved around the Office for Research, ending up as Assistant VPR. During her time at ISU, she received master's and doctoral degrees. Please send her an email or stop by the BTC, room 107, to chat anytime between now and Dec 23.

Dean's Excellence Fund Accepting Requests from Students

The College of Science and Engineering Dean's Excellence Fund is intended to support students in their journey through ISU. The Dean's Office is particularly interested in providing financial assistance to students who might not be able to enroll in or complete the semester because of short-term financial hardships. Students seeking such support should be in good academic standing.

If you know of a student who is in need of short-term support, please have them complete this form.

If you have questions about the Dean's Excellence Fund, contact Cam Brooks, Senior Director of Development, at cameronbrooks@isu.edu or (435) 592-2423.

Dean's Excellence Fund Request Form

From Around ISU

Top 10 Highlights of 2022

At the end of this year, we look back on 2022 and celebrate Idaho State's many successes. Our Bengal community came together, focused on our mission of educating students, and changed the world for the better.

Idaho State to Induct Seven into Sports Hall of Fame

Each year, Idaho State University inducts former student-athletes and dedicated Bengals to the ISU Sports Hall of Fame. For the 2023 ceremony, ISU is excited to induct seven new members to the impressively growing list of hall of famers.

Students Collaborate to Provide Free Physical Therapy Services to Those in Need

Students in Idaho State University’s physical therapy program are now offering free physical therapy services for individuals at or below 200% of the Idaho poverty line.

Eligible individuals can receive comprehensive screening, evaluation, and treatment at no charge for a wide variety of injuries and conditions including, but not limited to: joint pain, muscle strains, sports injuries, range of motion and strength limitations, and balance impairments.

CliftonStrengths Cards Now Available with Name Changes, Preferred Pronouns

All employees who have taken the CliftonStrengths assessment and received a strengths nameplate now have the opportunity to change their name or spelling, and to add their preferred pronouns.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR training team at training@isu.edu.

Campus Health Reminders

As we come to the end of a successful semester, it is time to provide a quick campus health update. COVID-19, influenza and other respiratory viruses have been increasing across the country and ISU is no exception. There are several things that you can do to stay healthy and help protect those around us who may be vulnerable.

Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Set Jan. 16

The Idaho State University Diversity Resource Center invites the campus and community to join them on Monday, January 16, 2023, for its annual celebration in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The festivities begin at 1 p.m. with a march from Holt Arena to the Stephen’s Performing Arts Center. The march will be followed by a program at the center, consisting of music and reflections on Dr. King’s legacy.

Dates to Remember

Dec. 17	Commencement (August and December 2022 graduates)
Dec. 20	Late 8-week and full semester course grading closes at 5:00 pm
Jan. 9	Spring classes begin
Jan. 16	Martin Luther King/Idaho Human Rights holiday (Monday - no classes)
Feb. 20	Early-8 week course grading opens
Feb. 20	Presidents' Day holiday (Monday - no classes)
Feb. 27 - Mar.3	Mid-term week
Mar. 6	Late 8-week courses begin
Mar. 7	Early 8-week course grading closes at 5:00 pm
Mar. 20 - 24	Spring Break

Upcoming Events in the College of Science and Engineering

For a complete list of CoSE events, check out the College Event Calendar and click an event to get more details. Updates can also be found on Facebook, 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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WINTER BREAK

Details

Dec. 17 - Jan. 8

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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