Your February 2020 College of Science Newsletter
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Spring semester is up and running!
Are you ready for upcoming scholarship and funding deadlines?
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Each year, the college awards ten minigrants to undergraduate researchers. The award period will be for one semester: Summer 2020, Fall 2020, or Spring 2021. Awardees will 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.
Students must apply before the
deadline on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
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Departmental scholarships are available and administered at the departmental level. Meet with your advisor to determine which opportunities you are eligible for. Biology, Mathematics, and Statistics scholarships are available through
USU's Awardspring system.
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The Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) is hosted at USU this year and will take place on February 7th, 2020. A graduate school fair will take place in the TSC International Lounge from 11:30 am - 2 pm. Poster sessions and presentations are open to the public and run throughout the day. Mark your calendars and consider attending presentations to support your fellow Aggie Scientists.
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Funding Opportunity Deadlines Approaching
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URCO
Completed proposals for USU's Summer 2020 Undergraduate Research & Creative Opportunities (URCO) Grant are due Saturday, Feb. 15. Learn more at
research.usu.edu/urco/.
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Peak Summer Research Fellowship
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Aggie Scientists Present Research on Utah’s Capitol Hill
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Six undergraduate researchers from USU’s College of Science are among about 30 Aggies selected to present research posters to state legislators and visitors to Utah’s Capitol Hill in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, February 18, from 8 a.m.-1 pm. The scholars serve as ambassadors for USU, present cutting-edge studies and highlight the importance of undergraduate research experiences for students, local communities and the State of Utah.
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Upcoming USU Career Fairs
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Spring Career Fair
Tuesday, February 4, 10 am - 3 pm, TSC 2nd Floor
This fair
is well-suited for students interested in careers after graduation or making connections with companies.
Spring STEM Career Fair
Wednesday, February 12, 3 pm - 7 pm, TSC Ballroom
Students interested in STEM careers are encouraged to
attend this fair
. Employers will be searching for students to serve in technical and STEM-related roles.
The Science Council, in partnership with the Engineering Council and USU Career Services, is hosting a
STEM Career Fair Preparation Workshop
Wednesday, Feb. 5, from noon-2 pm in the Engineering Building Atrium. All Aggie scientists and engineers are welcome to attend this free workshop.
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"All the Reasons that 'Bee'"
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Your dinner plate would be much less interesting, delicious and nutritious without the help of pollinators. On Friday, Feb. 21, USDA-ARS entomologist Theresa Pitts-Singer will discuss the amazing diversity of bees and how our diets, and lives, are enriched by these pollinators. Join us at 7 pm in ESLC 130.
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February 4
- Spring Career Fair in the TSC at 10 am | More Info
February 5
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Departmental Seminar: Sarah Styler, University of Alberta, from 4 – 5 pm in Widtsoe Hall 330 | More Info
- Get Away Special Team Meeting: A small satellite research team with the Utah State University Department of Physics, meet in SER 244 at 5:30 pm | More Info
- STEM Career Fair Preparation Workshop, noon - 2 pm, Engineering Building Atrium | More Info
February 6
- Fulbright Scholarship Workshop: Provides information on Fulbright program options, eligibility, how to apply, and tips to enhance an application, meet in LIB 154 at 3 pm | More Info
February 7
- Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research in TSC Ballroom from 8 am – 5 pm | More Info
February 12
- Spring STEM Career Fair in TSC Ballroom from 3 pm – 5 pm | More Info
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Departmental Seminar: Steve Baldelli, University of Houston, from 4 – 5 pm in Widtsoe Hall 330 | More Info
- Get Away Special Team Meeting: A small satellite research team with the Utah State University Department of Physics, meet in SER 244 at 5:30 pm | More Info
February 17
- Presidents’ Day: No school, University offices closed for observance | Holiday Calendar
February 18
- Department of Physics Colloquium in SER 244 from 3 – 4 pm | More Info
February 19
- Math and Stats Tutoring Workshop in HH 307 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | More Info
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Departmental Seminar: Alexander V. Bendersii, University of Southern California, from 4 – 5 pm in Widtsoe Hall 330 | More Info
- Get Away Special Team Meeting: A small satellite research team with the Utah State University Department of Physics, meet in SER 244 at 5:30 pm | More Info
February 21
- Science Unwrapped – Pollinators in ESLC 130 at 7 pm | More Info
February 22
- USU Geosciences Rock and Fossil Day in the Geology Building from 10 am – 3 pm | More Info
February 24
- Geosciences Speaker Series: Beth Christensen in GEOL 105 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm | More Info
February 25
- Department of Physics Colloquium in SER 244 from 3 – 4 pm | More Info
February 26
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Departmental Seminar: Jennifer Schaefer, Notre Dame University, from 4 – 5 pm in Widtsoe Hall 330 | More Info
- Get Away Special Team Meeting: A small satellite research team with the Utah State University Department of Physics, meet in SER 244 at 5:30 pm | More Info

March 2 -6
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