Idaho State students administer Covid-19 vaccine in Idaho and Alaska
Outdoor Writers of American has opportunities for students
Outdoor Writers Association of American is expanding its youth outreach program by offering monetary awards and publishing recognition for essays and photos related to the outdoors. These contests are open to high school and college students.
Idaho State Ships Freezers Statewide for Covid Vaccine Storage
Second Freezer to be Delivered to Idaho Panhandle
ISU’s Structural Laboratory gets a significant upgrade, adds new visualization capability
POCATELLO – The Structural Laboratory (SLAB) within the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Idaho State University received approximately $250,000 in upgrades and new equipment this year, including a new Visualization Laboratory.
Idaho State launches mandatory COVID-19 screening program
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will implement a mandatory COVID-19 screening program at the start of the spring semester for all students, faculty, and staff with a physical on-campus presence. The COVID-19 screening involves a non-invasive, saliva-based sample. The sample will be self collected as part of the screening process.
Local Vickers Family establishes a scholarship endowment at the ISU College of Business
POCATELLO – Most anyone from Pocatello or the surrounding area is familiar with Vickers Western Store on Yellowstone Avenue, or on North Holmes Avenue in Idaho Falls. Bill Vickers, an Idaho State University College of Business alumni, opened the Pocatello store in 1976 and it remains a vital part of the business community.
ISU biology professor Bruce Finney helps discover variation in ancient native Alaskan diet
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Biological sciences and Geosciences Professor Bruce Finney contributed to a new research paper titled “Ancient Beringian paleodiets revealed through multiproxy stable isotope analysis,” which found that about 11,500 years ago native Alaskans had a diet that featured both land animals and salmon.
INL, partner offering virtual workshop series on Fission Battery Initiative to CAES faculty
Idaho National Laboratory and the National University Consortium are organizing a virtual workshop series focused on topics related to the Fission Battery Initiative.
Idaho State to host virtual New Year’s Eve Gala scholarship fundraiser
POCATELLO – Supporters of the arts can help raise money for Idaho State University student scholarships from the comfort of their homes this year.
College of Business announces its first endowed professorship in finance
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business has announced its first endowed professorship in finance due to the generous support of alumni Gary and Susan Campbell.
ISU Dental Hygiene Clinic to benefit from Delta Dental of Idaho donation
$500,000 will cover new operatories and state of the art equipment
POCATELLO – Portneuf Medical Center and Portneuf Air Rescue have partnered with Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training (CEWT) to sponsor their third Emergency Medicine Conference on April 30 through May 1.
Idaho State virtual Winter Commencement honors 1,254 fall and summer graduates
‘There is no masking the power of the winter class of 2020’
'In This Together' is not just a cliché
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Idaho State University team up to store incoming COVID-19 vaccine
ISU student Allen Savant will complete his degree 27 years after starting it
POCATELLO – At Idaho State’s virtual winter commencement ceremony on Dec. 12, 50-year-old Allen Savant will receive a training certificate from the College of Education and he is due to graduate with a workplace training and leadership Bachelor of Science degree in May.
College of Business launches first episode of its new Financial Literacy Radio Show
POCATELLO – The first episode of the Idaho State University College of Business’s Financial Literacy Radio Show aired on Thursday, Dec. 3. The show is hosted by finance professor and College of Business alumnus, Chris Chatwin. During the first episode, Chatwin interviewed alumnus and chief executive officer of ISU Federal Credit Union, Doug Chambers.
Call for Applications - CAES Summer Visiting Faculty Program 2021 - Due 01/04/21
The fourth annual CAES Summer Visiting Faculty Program (CSVFP) is now open for FY 2021 applications. This collaborative program is designed to bring together CAES university faculty and INL researchers to build new relationships/networks, interact, and develop new joint-funded research programs.
Idaho State virtual Winter Commencement to honor 1,254 fall and summer graduates
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will confer 1,254 degrees and certificates at virtual Winter Commencement ceremonies at 2 p.m. Dec. 12.
Idaho State speaker takes third, receives top honors for speaking ability
ABILENE, Texas – Idaho State University’s Joseph Tyler argued his way to top speaker and third-place varsity speaker Dec. 5 and 6 at the second annual Joseph Cardot Invitational hosted by Abilene Christian University. Tyler delivered an impressive 236 speaker points out of a maximum possible total of 240.
Aiden Parker named Idaho State December Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO – Aiden Parker, an Idaho State University sophomore pursuing a bachelor’s degree in political science and global studies, has been honored as the ISU December Career Path Intern of the Month by the Career Center.
ISU Professor Mashal named as Transportation Research Board Committee Research Coordinator
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering Mustafa Mashal has been appointed as the Transportation Research Board Committee Research Coordinator (CRC) for the Standing Committee on Seismic Design and Performance of Bridges (AKB50).
Appleby announced as interim provost of Idaho State
POCATELLO, Idaho – In a campus email Friday morning, President Kevin Satterlee announced that Karen Appleby will serve as interim provost of Idaho State University. Appleby will begin serving in the role in January and hold the position until a successful candidate is hired.
Dunzik-Gougar pens op-ed piece in New York Daily News
In her role as president of the American Nuclear Society, Idaho State associate dean and professor Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar co-wrote an opinion piece "For the environment, keep Indian Point open" for the New York Daily News.
Idaho State’s College of Education announces annual Celebrating Excellence Award recipients
POCATELLO - Each year the Idaho State University College of Education hosts a Celebrating Excellence event to honor deserving faculty, staff, alumni, and advancement partners of the College for their significant accomplishments and commitment to excellence in education.
ISU groups, president give a hand in Rake-a-Difference fundraising effort
POCATELLO – Idaho State University student groups and President Kevin Satterlee lent a hand and helped with the Pocatello Free Clinic Rake-a-Difference fundraising campaign that took place this fall.
Idaho State names Ronneburg interim dean of College of Technology
POCATELLO – Idaho State University has named Debra Ronneburg interim dean of the College of Technology. Ronneburg will assume the interim position in January after Scott Rasmussen retires from the University.
Idaho State Board of Education Student Mental Health Summit set Dec. 8
BOISE – Idaho State University Counseling and Testing Director Rick Pongratz will be among the experts featured during the virtual Idaho Mental Health Summit at 4 p.m. Dec. 8 that is sponsored by the Idaho State Board of Education.
ISU international post-doc fellow perseveres in studying snow-rain transition zones despite pandemic
POCATELLO – It can be kind of hard doing field work in the mountains of the American west from California to Wyoming when you are stuck in Zurich, Switzerland, working remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic. Epic wildfires of historic proportions don’t help, either. And then there are just a whole lot of other things 2020 can throw at you.
First Idaho State endowed sales scholarship established in the College of Business
POCATELLO – Idaho State University College of Business alumnus Don Zebe and his wife Cyndee have established the first endowed sales scholarship in University history.
Idaho State student Spencer Ercanbrack featured in international Nuclear News
POCATELLO – Idaho State nuclear engineering senior undergraduate Spencer Ercanbrack was featured on the cover and in a story in the November 2020 “The People of Nuclear” edition of Nuclear News.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Dustin McNulty, associate professor of physics, has received a $539,000 three-year grant that will continue to support his lab’s students and research that “will enhance our understanding of fundamental nuclear structure and provide a powerful search for potential new physics beyond our present knowledge.”
Alumnus Jonny Henderson has been busy since he graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering with minors in both economics and military science.
Physics lab opens doors for Idaho State undergraduate Alec Lepisto
POCATELLO – Among the lessons that Idaho State senior Alec Lepisto is learning working in physics Associate Professor Dustin McNulty’s lab is a physicist just can’t be a physicist.
College of Business accounting students offer free tax prep with changes for COVID-19
POCATELLO – Students in the Idaho State University College of Business accounting programs will continue to offer the community and fellow students the opportunity to have their taxes filed for free as part of the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program with important changes to comply with Covid-19 guidelines.
POCATELLO – The College of Business at Idaho State University has been approved to begin offering a fully online completion degree for those holding an Associate of Science or Associate of Arts degree from another institution. Students completing the program will earn a Bachelor of Science degree in general business.
Idaho State University one of a few to implement 3D bioprinting
Researchers employ innovative technology in drug research
Center for Advanced Energy Dec. 3 Codebreaker Seminar features GM of Idaho Falls Power
The general manager of Idaho Falls Power will present at the CAES Codebreaker seminar on December 3 at 3:30 p.m.
COVID-19 restrictions affect remaining performances of 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'
POCATELLO – Due to the newly announced Stage 2 COVID-19 protocols of limiting gatherings to 10 people or less announced by Gov. Brad Little, remaining performances of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by the Idaho State School of Performing Arts will be affected.
Idaho Rural Health Association announces 2020 Rural Health Heroes
Three Idaho State University faculty/staff honored
Geosciences Professor Sarah Godsey honored as Career Path Internship Supervisor of the Semester
POCATELLO – The Idaho State Career Path Internship program has honored Sarah Godsey as the Fall 2020 Career Path Intern Supervisor of the Semester.
ISU speaker Joseph Tyler ties for third at Linfield debate
McMINNVILLE, Oregon – Idaho State debater Joseph Tyler tied for third place Sunday, Nov. 15, at the 90th Annual Mahaffee Memorial Debate and Forensics tournament hosted by Linfield College.
Idaho State Davis Field virtual dedication set Nov. 19
POCATELLO – A virtual dedication celebration for Idaho State University’s newly renovated Davis Field will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 19 and can be viewed online at youtube.com/idahostateu.
ISU doctoral student Stuart Parker wins best student geologic map competition at GSA 2020
POCATELLO – Idaho State University geosciences doctoral student Stuart Parker won the Best Student Geologic Map Competition at the Geological Society of America 2020 Annual Meeting held in early November.
New patient clinics opening in Meridian
Idaho State University expanding services in Treasure Valley
ISU professor recognized for community outreach work
Cindy Bunde Receives William H. Marquardt Community Health Access Fellowship
College of Technology Dean Scott Rasmussen announces retirement from Idaho State University
POCATELLO – Scott Rasmussen, longtime dean of the College of Technology, has announced his plans to retire from Idaho State University on Jan. 15.
2020 Outdoor Book Awards announced
NOTE: Color scans (print quality), complete reviews, and other supplementary art work may be downloaded from: http://www.noba-web.org/bookrel20.htm.The hometowns of the authors are included at the end.
Idaho State University leader brings experience, vigor to new faculty position
Students in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics will soon have a new professor
ISU civil engineering students Kerr and Shokrgozar among top-five finalists at ASBI competition
POCATELLO – Idaho State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering students Samantha Kerr, a senior undergraduate, and Ali Shokrgozar, a doctoral candidate, were selected among the five finalists for the American Segmental Bridge Institute (ASBI) Research Project competition at a virtual convention this fall.
POCATELLO – The Idaho Immunization Coalition and its Get Immunized, Idaho advocacy group will host a drive-thru flu shot clinic on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Idaho State University Holt Arena.
Dual enrollment opportunities available to Idaho high school students
POCATELLO – High school students throughout the state of Idaho can enroll in dual enrollment courses from Idaho State University, earning college credits at a lower cost.
Idaho State EMT program partners with the Disaster Response Complex for 'real-world' training
POCATELLO – Twenty students and six instructors in the Idaho State University College of Technology’s Emergency Medical Technician program received real-world emergency response training at the new ISU Disaster Response Complex, which is run by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Provost Woodworth-Ney announces plans to leave Idaho State
POCATELLO – Executive Vice President and Provost Laura Woodworth-Ney has announced her plans to leave Idaho State University and pursue other career opportunities. Her last day at the University will be mid-January 2021.
ISU Social Work to host virtual workshop addressing the topic of sexuality in clinical practice
POCATELLO — Idaho State’s Social Work program will host a virtual workshop on Nov. 13, exploring the topic of sexuality in clinical practice.
Cory Scoffield Honored as Idaho State November Career Path Intern of the Month
POCATELLO – Idaho State University student Cory Scoffield, who is pursuing his degree in surveying and geomatics engineering and surveying technology, has been honored as ISU’s November Career Path Intern of the Month and enjoyed some adventures during his internship.
ISU School of Performing Arts to present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Play will feature limited in-person audience and livestream
ISU equine historian Phil Homan interviewed for Arabic TV documentary on America’s mustangs
POCATELLO – Idaho State University professor and equine historian Phil Homan was interviewed by Alhurra TV for its documentary on the wild horses of the American West.
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Development (CEED) played a very helpful role in the launch of the new Pocatello children’s center, My World Discovery Museum, that recently opened in the Pine Ridge Mall.
ISU President Satterlee meets with White House official to discuss COVID-19
IDAHO FALLS – During a visit to Idaho on Thursday, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House’s Global Health Ambassador, met with Gov. Brad Little, Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee and state and regional leaders to discuss ways to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Idaho.
Idaho State University opens distance learning classrooms at area high schools
POCATELLO – High school students in Blackfoot, Fort Hall, Malad and Rockland can now take Idaho State University courses at their own high schools, thanks to new distance learning classrooms.
ISU doctoral student Xavier Jenkins credited with discovery of 220-million-year-old reptile
POCATELLO – Over 220-million-years-ago, burrowed deep in the ground of what is now Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park, lived the Skybalonyx. Though the Skybalonyx predates most dinosaurs, it was only recently discovered by Xavier Jenkins, an Idaho State University biological sciences doctoral student.
Idaho State receives $1.3 million from NSF to study intermittent streams
Wide-ranging project includes workforce development, educational training
POCATELLO – Five students from the Idaho State University College of Technology Nuclear Operations Technology Program were given the opportunity to travel to Ukraine and visit the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in October.
Idaho State’s Rupp Debate to host public debate about women’s suffrage movement
POCATELLO — The Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society will join the Idaho Women 100 Celebration with a public debate featuring historical arguments about the suffrage movement. “100 Years Later: The 19th Amendment and Women’s Right to Vote” will livestream online Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University College of Technology Health Occupations Department Chair and Clinical Professor Henry Oh has recently been recognized as U.S. Professor of the Year in Health Sciences by the Association of Clinical Scientists.
Idaho State business accounting fraternity receives recognition as Superior Chapter
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business Eta Lambda Chapter of the Beta Alpha Psi accounting fraternity has received international recognition as a Superior Chapter.
INL hosting cybersecurity workshop Nov. 10 open to CAES residents
INL is hosting a virtual cybersecurity workshop on November 10 that is intended to foster the creation and maintenance of education and training standards related to cybersecurity, one of the seven focus areas outlined in the CAES Strategy.
CAES Nov. 5 Codebreaker webinar features Christine King talking on future of nuclear energy
The Center for Advanced Energy Studies Codebreaker webinar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Nov. 5 features a presentation by Christine King, director of Gateway for Accelerated Innovation in Nuclear (GAIN), who will share the ways in which the unique perspective of the GAIN team helps build successful private-public partnerships to enable the commercialization of a new nuclear fleet.
Idaho State College of Pharmacy helps supply Idaho pharmacies with rapid COVID-19 testing equipment
Grant funds from the Idaho Board of Pharmacy enhance testing capabilities across the state
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s College of Education will host a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Education Virtual Mini-Conference on Friday, Oct. 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. via Zoom.
Dunzik-Gougar touts Discovery Education’s ‘Navigating Nuclear’ curriculum
Idaho State University fall enrollment is 11,786; University sees increase in graduate enrollment
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s total student enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester is 11,786, a 7.5 percent decline in undergraduate students, and a 6.9 percent increase in graduate students.
Health Occupations faculty and staff receive national and state Awards
The Health Occupations Department in the College of Technology is pleased to announce that three faculty members and one staff member are the recipients of state and national awards.
New ISU club focuses on interdisciplinary health relations
Interprofessional Health Disciplines Student Association open to students in any healthcare related program
College of Business alum Roger Akers meets with graduate students as first GABS Executive Speaker
POCATELLO – This month the Idaho State University College of Business was fortunate to have alumnus Roger Akers visit and be the first speaker for the College’s new GABS Executive Speaker Series.
ISU School of Performing Arts to present the Choirs Fall Concert Oct. 23
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present the Idaho State University Choirs Fall Concert on Fri., Oct. 23, at 7:30 p.m. to be virtually live-streamed from the Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Idaho Foodbank and Pocatello Christian Outreach Church distributing food boxes Oct. 24 at Holt Arena
POCATELLO – The Idaho State Board of Education has named Idaho State University history professor Justin Dolan Stover this year’s Innovative Educator for Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing.
Former ISU marketing director Levine publishes book about grandparenting
Former Idaho State University director of marketing and communications Mark Levine has published the book “Only Great Dads Get Promoted to Grandpa: A Grandfather’s Story,” which details “the heart-wrenching account of stretching the bounds of uncharted neonatal medicine, heartbreak, compassion, love, prayer, strength and the battle for life.”
ISU Professor Finney among scientists addressing Idaho U.S. Senate staffers on climate change
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Bruce Finney, a professor of biological sciences and geosciences, was one of two representatives from the American Geophysical Union to meet and discuss climate change with staff members representing U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch during Earth Science Week, Oct. 11-17.
Healthcare administration faculty member Joshua Thompson establishes scholarship endowment
POCATELLO – Idaho State University healthcare administration faculty member Joshua Thompson and his wife Amy Thompson have established an endowed scholarship within the ISU College of Business.
Office for Research announces application period is open for Internal Small Grant Program
The Office for Research is pleased to announce two internal Grant opportunities during this academic year: the Internal Small Grant Program for fall semester and the Seed Grant Program for spring semester. Applications for the Internal Small Grant Program may be submitted now.
ISU undergraduate Sidney Fellows researches how to bring camas to Fort Hall Indian Reservation
POCATELLO – Biological sciences undergraduate student Sidney Fellows has lofty goals.
POCATELLO – A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for the new operating console for Idaho State University’s research and training nuclear reactor will be held on Oct. 20 as part of Nuclear Science Week activities at the University.
Grant funds of $1 million to cover tuition for 30 Idaho State students
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling offers unique “full ride” scholarship
ISU College of Business shares impact on small business in Idaho with Sen. Jim Risch
POCATELLO – U.S. Sen. Jim Risch made a stop at the Idaho State University College of Business Tuesday, Oct. 13, as part of a full day visiting Pocatello.
Blue whale meets harsh death, but will live on forever digitally
Idaho Museum of Natural History teams with Noyo Science Center on NSF project
Idaho State Civic Symphony to present free virtual concert Oct. 16
POCATELLO — Fans of the Idaho State-Civic Symphony can tune in to this weekend’s show from anywhere and on any device.
ISU College of Business student managed investment fund class outpaces national markets
2019 to 2020 investment class outearns national markets and earns money for the college
Art Professor Emeritus Kovacs to present at hand papermakers’ conference
POCATELLO – Rudy Kovacs, Idaho State University professor emeritus of art, will deliver the presentation “Homage to the papermakers of San Pablito in the municipality Pahuatlán” at Paper Currents, the North American Hand Papermakers' virtual conference running Oct. 17-18.
Bengals invited to participate in Holt Arena History Walk
POCATELLO – The public and all Bengals are invited to commemorate 50 years of the most iconic building on Idaho State University’s campus with the Holt Arena History Walk that includes 12 scannable QR codes placed around campus, with cool facts about this landmark stadium.
City of Pocatello, ISU seek input on temporary curbing extensions on Fifth Avenue near ISU
The City of Pocatello and ISU are seeking input on the installed temporary curb extensions that were put in place Oct. 6 along Fifth Avenue near ISU using chalk, paint and cones that will be up until approximately Oct. 15.
ISU senior Rituraj Yadav helps draft Resolution of Welcome for Pocatello
POCATELLO – Idaho State University senior Rituraj Yadav, who is chair of the city of Pocatello Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC), led efforts to draft and present the Resolution of Welcome, which was recently adopted in Pocatello.
Idaho State University to host Indigenous Peoples Day events Oct. 12-15
POCATELLO — To celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, Idaho State University will host a week of virtual events from Oct. 12 to 15, including talks, workshops, film screenings and Q&As.
Bengal students still have time to enroll in late 8-week courses
POCATELLO – It is not too late for Idaho State University students to add late 8-week courses, which start Oct. 12, and registration doesn’t close until Friday, Oct. 16.
Physics doctoral student Connor Harper is Idaho State Career Path Intern of the Month for October
POCATELLO – Idaho State University physics doctoral student Connor Harper is the October Idaho State Career Path Intern of the Month.
Idaho State Ambassadors see changes in roles due to COVID-19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University ambassadors play crucial roles in new student enrollment, but because of COVID-19, their roles have shifted.
City of Pocatello, ISU seek input on temporary curbing extensions on Fifth Avenue near ISU
The City of Pocatello and ISU are seeking input on the installed temporary curb extensions that were put in place Oct. 6 along Fifth Avenue near ISU using chalk, paint and cones that will be up until approximately Oct. 15.
CAES presents online panel on recycling and sustainability on Oct. 19
The Center for Advanced Energy Studies will present the online panel discussion "Trash Talk: Recycling, Plastics and Sustainability" from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 19.
ISU business student Ritesh Yadav places first in UNA-USA sustainability pitch competition
POCATELLO – Ritesh Yadav, an economics student at the Idaho State University College of Business, won first prize in the UNA-USA Sustainable Development Goals pitch competition on Sept. 24.
CAES, Idaho State team up on innovative safety culture training pilot program
IDAHO FALLS– Thirty students, faculty, and staff from Idaho State University participated in a pilot program tailored to enhance the university’s approach to building and maintaining safety culture.
ISU biology students start KISU radio series on mental health
POCATELLO – Three Idaho State University biological science students have started a new KISU radio series on mental health called Mind Tap that will begin Oct. 2 at 7:35 a.m.
Get Immunized, Idaho to host drive-thru flu shot clinic Oct. 3 at ISU-Meridian
Idaho State College of Pharmacy among event sponsors
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training will hold its second annual Mental Health Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 3, in conjunction with Old Town Pocatello’s Great Pumpkin Festival and Farmers Market.
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University’s College of Technology will host a building dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the recently completed $22 million renovations on the William M. and Karin A. Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovations Complex on Oct. 2.
Idaho State debaters record top-10 places at Carroll College virtual tournament
HELENA, Montana – The Idaho State University Rupp Debate team began its season online Sept. 18-20, facing 36 teams from 11 universities at “The Sir” hosted by Carroll College.
POCATELLO – Late in September the Idaho State University College of Business launched the first Professional Selling Series event in which three executives discussed their experiences and personal perceptions of a career in sales.
Idaho State voice department establishes National Association of Teachers of Singing chapter
POCATELLO — Last month, voice faculty from Idaho State University hosted the first Zoom meeting for the newly chartered Southeast Idaho chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS).
New Idaho State University equipment will decrease COVID-19 test result time to 24 hours
High-throughput instrumentation means test samples stay in Idaho labs for faster processing
ISU College of Business announces first Executive Speaker Series speaker Roger Akers
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business has announced a new Graduate Association of Business Students (GABS) Executive Speaker Series to be launched on Thursday, Oct. 8, featuring the series’ first speaker, College of Business alumnus Roger Akers.
Idaho State University evaluating suicide prevention efforts with new grant
Institute of Rural Health focusing on decreasing suicide in Idaho
ISU College of Business’s Bengal Business Radio Show launches Sept. 24
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University College of Business Dean Shane Hunt will host the College’s first monthly Bengal Business Radio Show on KSIU-FM this Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 p.m.
Idaho State College of Education’s Education Appreciation Week is Sept. 28 - Oct. 5
POCATELLO –– Share your appreciation for a favorite teacher during Idaho State University College of Education’s annual appreciation week, and you could help raise money for student scholarships.
INL virtual career fair for potential ISU interns set Oct. 7
It is never too early to begin planning for an internship!
CAES Oct. 1 Codebreaker: History's Most Secret Project
The Manhattan Project is the topic of a presentation by Alan B. Carr, Senior Historian for Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), at the virtual CAES Codebreaker seminar at 3:30 p.m. MT on Oct. 1.
Idaho State, Community Suicide Prevention to host virtual suicide prevention conference on Sept. 18
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Counseling and Testing Center, in conjunction with Community Suicide Prevention, will host a virtual suicide prevention conference on Sept. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The finalists of the inaugural CAPE/Baby Shark Tank virtual pitch competition have been selected, and include three teams from Idaho State University. Each will have up to 5 minutes to pitch their idea on Sept. 24 starting at 10 a.m. on GoToWebinar.
Idaho Museum of Natural History to open new exhibit about skulls Sept. 19
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History on Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus is opening a new exhibition exploring the skulls of a variety of both ancient and modern animals.
Weaving augmented intelligence into patient care
New grants will help studies on recognizing circulatory shock, sepsis sooner
“GRIT” scholarship and early assurance program help train future PAs who will care for rural and underserved Idaho residents
CAES Baby Shark Tank competition finals set Sept. 24
The Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) will hold the finals of its inaugural Baby Shark Tank competition on September 24 at 10 a.m.
POCATELLO – Idaho State University senior Aryn Truesdell, a senior majoring in marketing with a minor in advocacy, is the September ISU Career Path Intern of the Month.
Idaho State University to debut distance learning classroom at Rockland High School
ROCKLAND — Idaho State University will host an open house at Rockland High School on Sept. 8 to celebrate the grand opening of its Distance Learning Classroom.
ISU undergrad Robbie Spiers off to fast start doing high-level research
POCATELLO – While the vast majority of his classmates were preparing for the new 2020 fall semester by buying books and doing the usual things, Idaho State University junior Robbie Spiers was delivering a “Broadcast talk” at the American Chemical Society’s 2020 Virtual Meeting and Expo, held Aug. 14-17.
Idaho State hires Paula Renae Scott as CIO
POCATELLO––Idaho State University has hired Paula Renae Scott as its new chief information officer following a national search that launched in early 2020.
ISU freshman Emma Watts co-authors book about mental health amid COVID-19
POCATELLO – Idaho State University freshman Emma Watts didn’t have the typical summer before college. With quarantine and stay at home orders amid COVID-19, she took the summer to co-author a book about how to cope with mental health during COVID-19.
Learn about the new Nuclear Science User Facilities (NSUF) Nuclear Experiment Wizard at a webinar Sept. 1 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
ISU School of Performing Arts to present 'The Wolves' beginning Sept. 18
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present the “The Wolves” on Sept. 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the Blackbox Theatre in the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center.
Donna Lybecker appointed acting ISU Vice President for Research and Economic Development
POCATELLO – Idaho State University political science Professor and Chair Donna Lybecker has been named ISU’s acting vice president for research and economic development.
Demand for medical lab scientists increases due to COVID-19, ISU sees 100% job placement rate
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s medical laboratory science program has always been an essential degree in the medical field, but the onset of COVID-19 has created an even greater demand for these medical professionals.
Idaho State extends campus-dining partnership with Chartwells
POCATELLO – Continuing a successful 19-year partnership and upon comprehensive review of its food service strategy, Idaho State University has extended its dining partnership with Chartwells Higher Education.
Sept. 3 CAES Codebreaker seminar to focus on new approach to safety at INL
A University of Idaho graduate who has been instrumental in implementing a new approach to safety at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is the presenter at the monthly CAES Codebreaker seminar at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 3.
Institute of Rural Health receives half-million dollar grant
Program focusing on rural health will continue to provide care to Idahoans
ISU College of Business to launch Bengal Financial Literacy Program
New certificate and outreach program offers students an opportunity to learn financial literacy
POCATELLO – On many mornings this summer, Idaho State University geosciences undergraduate student Alyssa DeSmit has been hiking up the Gibson Jack Creek, often accompanied by ISU geosciences Masters student Thane Kindred, to measure the quality of the creek’s headwaters.
ISU Week of Welcome features full slate of activities
POCATELLO – Idaho State University will continue to host a variety of Week of Welcome activities for returning students.
ISU receives $12,000 from Mexican Consulate for scholarship funding
Deadline for Applying is Aug. 23
ISU Student Involvement Fair set over four days, Aug. 19-20, 26-27
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Student Involvement Fair, an annual event that showcases ISU’s many student clubs, will be held over a four-day period this year on Aug. 19, 20, 26 and 27.
ISU to Hand Out Face Masks to Students Aug. 17-28
From Aug. 17 to 28, Idaho State University will distribute a limited number of Bengal face masks to students at six places on its Pocatello campus and at its Idaho Falls, Meridian and Twin Falls locations, as part of the University’s overall efforts to operate safely this fall.
Idaho State-Civic Symphony announces changes for upcoming season
Will offer free online performances
ISU Professor Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar filmed for Discovery Education video
POCATELLO – Discovery Education, an offshoot of the Discovery Channel, was on the Idaho State University campus earlier this month to film Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar for an educational video segment as part of its “Navigating Nuclear: Energizing Our World” K-12 curriculum.
Idaho Museum of Natural History to extend hours
POCATELLO – The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University will extend its business hours beginning Aug. 18 to accommodate its customers’ needs, staying open late on Fridays and reopening early on Saturdays.
ISU grad student Zane Stephenson studies this Idaho iconic species in shadow of Mount Borah
ISU offering broad variety of options on how students can take classes
Students need to understand class ‘Schedule Types’
Jake Shields is August ISU Career Path Intern of the Month
Finds forensic research is interesting
ISU Graduate School launches #GradSchoolGives book drive for K-4 children’s literature
POCATELLO – The Idaho State University Graduate School has launched a K-4 children’s literature drive, an institutional and community service initiative called GradSchoolGives (#GradSchoolGives).
ISU Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering featured in national magazine
POCATELLO – For the second time in less than a year, the Idaho State University Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering has been featured in Precast Inc. Magazine, a national magazine published by the National Precast Concrete Association.
POCATELLO – Researchers at Idaho State University are studying Gibson Jack Creek, located at a well-known and popular outdoor recreation area just outside of Pocatello, and a Salt Lake City-area stream to get a better insight on how streams cycle carbon – which has large implications for understanding climate change.
ISU computers equipped with ‘Meeting Owls’ to improve online/in-class learning
POCATELLO — About 300 Meeting Owls — that are voice-activated, external 360-degree cameras with microphones and speakers — are being installed in classrooms throughout the Idaho State University campus to allow instructors to better engage students who are learning in-class and remotely.