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Weaving augmented intelligence into patient care

September 15, 2020

New grants will help studies on recognizing circulatory shock, sepsis sooner

Professor John Kalivas and undergrad Robbie Spiers standing by poster Spiers presented.

ISU undergrad Robbie Spiers off to fast start doing high-level research

September 1, 2020

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.

Donna Lybecker appointed acting ISU Vice President for Research and Economic Development

August 27, 2020

POCATELLO – Idaho State University political science Professor and Chair Donna Lybecker has been named ISU’s acting vice president for research and economic development.

Alyssa DeSmit getting a water sample from Gibson Jack Creek

SARE program gives ISU undergrad Alyssa DeSmit the research opportunity to help unravel mysteries of Gibson Jack drainage

August 18, 2020

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.

Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar being filmed by crew for Discovery Education video.

ISU Professor Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar filmed for Discovery Education video

August 11, 2020

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.

Museum personnel putting together giant 3D spider replica.

Idaho Museum of Natural History to extend hours

August 11, 2020

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.

Zane Stephenson with bull trout

Shout out for Bull Trout

August 11, 2020

ISU grad student Zane Stephenson studies this Idaho iconic species in shadow of Mount Borah

Rebecca Hale standing near Gibson Jack trailhead.

ISU Professor Hale lands two NSF grants to study stream carbon cycles at Gibson Jack Creek, SLC areas

July 28, 2020

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.

Event poster

CAES/INL C3 Summer Bootcamp Part II set Aug. 10-13

July 27, 2020

The Center for Advanced Energy Studies and Idaho National Laboratory will virtually host the CAES/INL C3 (Collaborative Computing Center) Summer Boot Camp Aug. 10-13 in collaboration with CAES member universities including Idaho State University, Boise State University, University of Idaho and the University of Wyoming.

Dr. Mashal, in foreground, instructing students.

ISU engineering Professor/CAES Fellow Mustafa Mashal receives 2020 Alfred Noble Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers

July 17, 2020

POCATELLO – Idaho State University civil and environmental engineering Associate Professor and Center for Advanced Energy Fellow Mustafa Mashal has been honored with the 2020 Alfred Noble Prize for being the lead author on the paper “Low-Damage Seismic Design for Accelerated Bridge Construction,” which appeared in the Journal of Bridge Engineering, July 2019.