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The February 2021 College of Science Graduate Newsletter
February 2021 Graduate Student Spotlight Sharad Jones from Math and Stats
Meet Sharad Jones from the
ï»żDepartment of Mathematics & Statistics
I was born in Germany and grew up in Grand Prairie, TX. I attended Rice University in Houston, TX for my Bachelor's degree where I studied Astrophysics. My undergraduate research there focused on the time-series analysis of protostellar jets... 
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Meet the GPC: Gary Tanner,
ï»żMathematics & Statistics
Gary Tanner is this month’s featured Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC).
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College of Science Among
ï»żHosts of Film Screening & Discussion
The College of Science, Department of Biology and Ecology Center are among an interdisciplinary, campus-wide team hosting a virtual screening of the documentary “Picture a Scientist,” followed by a March 8 panel discussion. 
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‘Unity’ is Theme for TEDxUSU 2021
Ticket reservations are open for the TEDxUSU’s March 8 gathering, which features USU mathematician Andreas Malmendier among its featured speakers.
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Register for SRS 2021
Graduate students are invited to present at USU’s Student Research Symposium April 14-15 and to serve as volunteer judges for undergraduate presentations. Deadline for registration is February 22.
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Rescheduled for March 5
Join us on Zoom Friday, March 5, at 7 pm MST, as USU biochemist Ryan Jackson presents, “A ‘CRISPR’ Understanding.” An online Q&A follows Dr. Jackson’s talk, during which he’ll discuss innovations in genetic engineering.

Spring 2021 Series:
  • Feb. 19: Biochemist Ryan Jackson, “A CRISPR Understanding”
  • March 19: Political Scientist Jeannie Johnson, “The Dark Side of Dataveillance”
  • April 16: Physiologist and Ethicist Andy Anderson, “A Time to Die”
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Get Involved in STEM Outreach
Creating a learning activity video for Science Unwrapped is a great way to get involved in volunteer STEM outreach. Contact Mary-Ann Muffoletto, maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu, for information.
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Science Writing Center
ï»żOffers Student Help
USU’s Science Writing Center is offers online science writing tutoring assistance to graduate students.
Jan. 20
  • Geo Seminar: Welcome Back Seminar at 3:30 pm | More Info
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar: “Plastic Rain in Protected Areas of the United States” at 4 pm | More Info
  • USU Sorenson Center for Clinical Excellence Webinar: “Coping with Loss During COVID-19” at 5:30 pm | More Info
  • Science Unwrapped: “Vaccine Fears” at 7 pm | More Info

Jan. 25
  • Geo Seminar: Folarin Kolawole works for BP and will present on Fault Reactivation at 3:30 pm | More Info

Jan. 26
  • Biology Seminar: "The Map of Biodiversity Importance: Using Machine Learning and Collaborative Science to Conserve Imperiled Species" at 3:30 pm | More Info

Jan. 27
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar: Olsen Speaker Series welcomes Professor William Fenical at 4 pm | More Info

Feb. 1
  • Geo Seminar: Grad Student Progress Reports at 3:30 | More Info

Feb. 2
  • Biology Seminar: "Science Policy and Career Opportunities" at 3:30 pm | More Info

Feb. 3
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar: “Near-field Optical Spectroscopy for the Study of Semiconducting Nanostructures” at 4 pm | More Info

Feb. 9
  • Biology Seminar: "Biodiversity Under Environmental Change in Large-Scale and Long-Term Studies" at 3:30 pm | More Info

Feb. 10
  • Geo Seminar: Colin Philips, from USU, will present on Streams and Sediment at 3:30 pm | More Info
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar: “Two Vignettes: Opine Metallophore and Riboflavin Biosynthesis by Human Pathogens” at 4 pm | More Info

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Feb. 16
  • Biology Seminar: "Beyond the Walls: Applied Research at Public Zoos and Aquariums" at 3:30 pm | More Info