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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ News: College of Science and Engineering

 

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Idaho State Professor, Student Return from 9-Day Research Expedition on the Pacific Ocean

November 2, 2023

Ask Rhys Ellis if he’d spend another nine days at sea, and you’ll get an enthusiastic answer. 

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KillerTomato: Viruses Discovered by Idaho State Students May Yield New Treatments for Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria

October 26, 2023

There’s a KillerTomato lurking on the grounds of Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ. Not to fear, though, this cold-blooded killer is only looking for victims of the bacterial variety.

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Haunted Science Laboratory Opens to the Public on Oct. 28 from 4 to 9 p.m.

October 19, 2023

Kids of all ages are invited to see the not-so-spooky side of science just before Halloween.  

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Volunteers Needed for Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Physics' Haunted Science Laboratory

September 29, 2023

The Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Department of Physics needs your help with one of the area’s most popular Halloween attractions.   

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Mapping the Moon: Research Tackles Volcanoes on Other Worlds, Lunar Navigation

September 18, 2023

Two Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ professors hope the volcanic features around East Idaho can answer some questions about their otherworldly counterparts.

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Using Recycled Tires for Building Construction Research at Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Shows Promise

September 12, 2023

 For Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Associate Professor Mustafa Mashal and Alumnus Mahesh Mahat, the calculations for designing a structure are intensely personal. 

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Physics' Haunted Science Lab Earns $10,000 Grant from The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation

September 11, 2023

One of the Gem State’s oldest charitable organizations is throwing its support behind Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Department of Physics’ largest annual outreach event.   

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Fossil Found: Idaho No. 5 Returns to Idaho Museum of Natural History after 60+ Years

September 7, 2023

A late-night glance at his inbox almost caused Leif Tapanila to fall out of bed. 

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Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Biology Alumna’s Art Featured at Idaho Museum of Natural History

August 31, 2023

Seeing her artwork adorn the walls of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Alumna Ashelee Rasmussen describes it as a bit of a homecoming. 

Tiago Heebner

Geosciences Student Named to Geological Society of America Rocky Mountain Section Board

August 28, 2023

An Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ undergrad has been selected to serve as a representative to one of the largest professional organizations for geologists.