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College of Science and Engineering

Welcome to the College of Science and Engineering! Our college is made up of the following departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Physics, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering & Health Physics.

The individual strength of these departments come together to create a college that leads in innovation, growth and, most importantly, student success. The College of Science and Engineering is proud of its research legacy which continues to expand through strong associations with research partners and facilities that support multidisciplinary research. Undergraduate as well as graduate students are a vital part of diverse faculty-led research endeavors. Please browse our website to learn more about our programs, facilities, and other highlights that make the College of Science and Engineering a strong part of ISU's academic portfolio.

A message from Founding Dean, George Imel

College News

Idaho State University's Shropshire, DeVeaux receive National Science Foundation Award of $247,000 for undergraduate research

The National Science Foundation has awarded Idaho State University physics Professor and Principal Investigator Steve Shropshire $247,732 through the Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program to support undergraduate research.

Eight undergraduate students from across the United States will be selected from 113 applications to participate each year for three years in a 10-week nuclear physics, radiobiology, and nuclear engineering research and education experience at ISU. This year, one of the eight students selected is from ISU. (more...)

CoSE Alumni Honored with 2012 Professional Achievement Awards

Two Idaho State University alumni from the College of Science and Engineering were honored with ISU Professional Achievement Awards at ISU Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 5, in Holt Arena. Award recipients are James W. Mahar, Pocatello, Natural and Physical Sciences, and Frank A. Angelo, Avon, Conn., Engineering. (more...)

CoSE 2012 Outstanding Student Award Recipients

Idaho State University and the ISU Alumni Association announced the 2012 Outstanding Student Award recipients who were honored at Spring Commencement on Saturday, May 5, in Holt Arena. Award recipients representing the College of science and Engineering include: Jariullah Safi, Punjab, Pakistan, Engineering; Jeremy A. Farrell, Salt Lake City, Natural and Physical Sciences; and Chandrasekhar Potluri, Eluru, India, Graduate School, Doctoral Candidate. (more...)

Dr. Jean C. Pfau Receives Outstanding Master Teacher Award

Dr. Jean C. Pfau, along with four other Idaho State University faculty members, received the 2012 Outstanding Master Teacher award and was honored at a reception on April 12. (more...)

Three CoSE Faculty Members Honored as 2012 Outstanding Researchers

Three College of Science and Engineering faculty members have received 2012 Outstanding Researcher awards and were honored at a reception on April 12. Receiving ISU Outstanding Researcher awards are Linda DeVeaux, associate professor of biological sciences; Bruce Finney, professor of biological sciences; and Scot Kelchner, associate professor of biological sciences. (more...)

Two CoSE Faculty Members Named Outstanding Public Service Award Recipients

Two College of Science and Engineering faculty have received 2012 Outstanding Public Service Awards and were honored at a reception on April 12. Receiving 2012 Outstanding Public Service Awards are Linda DeVeaux, associate professor of biological sciences; and Eugene Stuffle, professor of electrical engineering. (more...)