USU CoS
Science Snaps Logo and photo from USUs Science Unwrapped Event
Above - Student volunteer displaying a snake at USU's February '19 Science Unwrapped Event
As part of the Life Sciences Building Celebration, you're invited to participate in the Science Snaps photo competition during the week of March 31 through April 5, 2019. You can enter the competition by completing challenges and posting your results on social media with challenge-specific hashtags. Four grand prize winners will be selected for their submissions' creativity, humor, Aggie Spirit, and scientific subject matter.

For a full list of the Science Snaps challenges, visit the Science Snaps webpage. We hope you will participate in this scientific celebration!
College of Science Ambassadors at Science Unwrapped
Applications for the 2019-2020 academic year are open until March 29, 2019.
  • Be involved in recruitment of students for the College of Science
  • Represent the College at official events
  • This opportunity is a great resume builder!
  • $500 annual stipend

At least one Ambassador from each department needed. Email Dr. Richard Mueller ( richard.mueller@usu.edu ) with questions.
Graduating Seniors are invited to participate in the main commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 2nd at 9 am in the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum . The College of Science convocation will follow that day (May 2nd) at 2:30 pm in the Chase Fine Arts Center's Daines Concert Hall.

You can purchase your cap and gown at the USU Graduation Fair in the USU Campus Store on Wednesday, March 20th from 9 am to 5 pm.

If you have questions about commencement this year, please contact our College of Science Advisor, JanaLee Johnson .
Research Week 2019 Logo
Research Week and Student Research Symposium
Student Research Symposium
The Student Research Symposium is Utah State University’s largest showcase of student research. SRS both celebrates student research and improves each student’s ability to communicate their research.

SRS will take place in the Merrill-Cazier Library from 9 am to 5 pm on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11.

Student Research Awards Ceremony
Students present their work in short talks, posters, visual arts exhibitions, and performances at SRS and get feedback from judges on their work. The most highly rated presenters in each broad disciplinary category are recognized at the Student Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 12 at 12:30 pm in the USU Library.
Registration opens for students with 90 or more credits on April 8 2019 through April 11 until all accepted students can register for fall 2019 classes at USU on April 12th
Registration for the Fall 2019 Semester is quickly approaching (April 8th - April 11th). Mark your calendar, meet with your advisor and make a plan to stay on track.
USU CoS Minigrants
Each year, the college awards ten Undergraduate Research Minigrants . The award period will be for one semester: Summer 2019, Fall 2019, or Spring 2020. Awardees receive a College of Science stipend of $750 plus department-matched funds of $250 for a total of $1000.

Applicants must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a declared major in the College of Science. The application requires a faculty research mentor at Utah State University and a letter of support. Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing their first research experience.

Be sure to apply before the deadline on April 1, 2019.
Dr Sean Johnson
Two more exciting Science Unwrapped events remain for spring 2019, as we continue the 'Powers of 10' series in celebration of 10 years of Science Unwrapped.

  • Friday, March 22 at 7 pm in ESLC 130: "Angstrom" with Biochemist Sean Johnson
  • Friday, April 12: "Quantum" with Physicist Charles Torre
West side of the Life Sciences Building at USU
Join Utah State University President Noelle Cockett and College of Science Dean Maura Hagan on Friday, April 5th, 2019 at 1 pm for the Life Sciences Building Celebration in Logan, Utah. Following a brief program in the LSB's main lecture hall (LSB133), refreshments will be served.

Following the main celebration, the creators of artwork featured in the Life Sciences Building will host " A Conversation with the Artists " at 4:30 pm in LSB133.
Spring 2019 Communicating Science flyer featuring a presentation by Jennifer Pemberton of KTOO on March 20 in the USU Library 154 from 1130 to 1230
Important events and deadlines for the next two months

  • March 20 from 9 am to 5 pm: Graduation Fair in USU Campus Store (Purchase cap and gown for commencement)
  • March 20: Last day to withdraw from classes (with "W" on transcript)
  • March 21 at 11:30 am: Stress Management Workshop in TSC 310
  • March 21 at 7 pm: USU Mental Health Week 2019 Speaker and Dinner with Katie Willcox in the TSC Ballroom
  • March 21 from 6 to 8 pm: Graduate Student Social at Logan Country Club
  • March 22: Science Unwrapped's "Angstrom" Presentation with USU Biochemist Dr. Sean Johnson
  • March 23 at 11 am: USU Suicide Awareness Walk at the TSC Patio
  • March 26: 2019 Spring Runoff Conference "Water Challenges in the West" (Registration closes Thursday, March 21 - $30 registration fee for students)
  • March 27 at 12 pm: Graduate Training Series - Public Speaking in Library 101
  • April 1: Deadline to apply for 2019-20 College of Science Scholarships
  • April 5 at 1 pm: Life Sciences Building Celebration in LSB 133
  • April 5 at 4:30 pm: Conversations with the Artists of the Life Sciences Building in LSB 133
  • April 6: Society of Industrial and Applied Math (SIAM) Wasatch Student Chapters Conference 2019 (Registration Deadline is March 22 - Free registration for students)
  • April 10 and 11 from 9 am to 5 pm: Student Research Symposium in Merrill-Cazier Library
  • April 12 at 12:30 pm: Student Research Awards Ceremony in Merrill-Cazier Library South Atrium
  • April 20 at 7 pm: USU End of Year Bash featuring X Ambassadors