Your September 2019 College of Science Newsletter
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Fall semester is in full swing at USU. Stay informed of upcoming events and deadlines during September and October 2019.
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Above - National Center for Atmospheric Research senior scientist Vanda Grubišic
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Utah State University welcomes renowned scientist Vanda Grubišic of the Colorado-based National Center for Atmospheric Research to campus Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, for the public presentation, “NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory and the University Community Opportunities for Collaboration.” All are invited to the talk at 9:30 a.m. in Huntsman Hall, Room 260.
“It’s truly a privilege to welcome Dr. Grubišic, one of my long-time colleagues, to campus,” says Maura Hagan, dean of USU’s College of Science and professor in the Department of Physics. “She’s a pioneer in the field of atmospheric dynamics and oversees the end-to-end observational science enterprise at NCAR, including a complex suite of ground-based instruments and airborne platforms for environmental research, as well as their deployment for national and international field campaigns. With her talk, she’ll share opportunities NCAR offers for interdisciplinary research collaboration with students and faculty.”
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The Faculty Senate is hosting college-level faculty forums this year to generate conversations to stimulate productive discussions at the University level.
The Faculty Forum is a venue for participants to discuss subjects of current interest, question and debate policies and procedures, and formulate recommendations for consideration by the Faculty Senate. Attendance is for faculty only; no administrators will be present.
The forum will broadcast for faculty, who wish to participate at remote campuses.
Topics to be considered at this year’s forum include:
- The many new digital platforms USU has rolled out in the past few years. Which are working, which are not (and why)?
- USU's efforts to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
- Any other issues or concerns that faculty wish to bring up.
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College of Science Faculty Fall Convocation is Thursday, October 10th
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All College of Science faculty and staff are invited to attend the fourth annual Fall Convocation in the Perry Pavilion on the fourth floor of Huntsman Hall at 5:30 pm on Thursday, October 10th. Please email
Christianna Miles to RSVP to the event before October 1.
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Undergrad researcher Audrey Lidgard, center, with faculty mentor Susannah French, left, and doctoral student Spencer Hudson.
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Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunity (URCO) awards provide a one semester, $1,000 scholarship, to support original research, scholarship, or creative work by USU undergraduates with the guidance of a faculty member.
Encourage students working your labs to apply before October 15. Proposals may also include requests for additional funds to cover the costs of equipment, supplies, and project-related travel.
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On USU's 'A' Day of Giving, Aggies around the world can make gifts of any size to the designation of their choice, as part of a campaign to foster a climate of "giving back" on campus.
Gifts made to the USU College of Science on Friday will go to its undergraduate research fund, which supports travel to presentations and expands research opportunities to more Aggie Scientists.
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Aggie undergraduate researchers from all disciplines are invited to apply to present or feature their research at the
Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research
; presentation opportunities include poster displays, oral presentations, and creative research, and the deadline to apply is November 1, 2019.
Modeled after the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, UCUR is a celebration of academic, professional, and personal achievements from undergraduate research projects and creative endeavors. Undergraduate students from across Utah and from all disciplines are invited to apply for the conference; presentation opportunities include poster displays, oral presentations, and creative research.
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Science Unwrapped will return with a presentation by USU nutrition scientist Carrie Durward on October 11th at 7 pm in ESLC 130, as part of this year's "Food for Thought" series.
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- September 27 - NCAR Scientist Dr. Vanda Grubišic presents "NCAR Earth Observing Laboratory and the University Community Opportunities for Collaboration" | 9:30 am in HH 260 | Info
- September 27 - USU's "A Day of Giving": Raise money to support your favorite programs at USU | All Day | Info
- September 30 - Geosciences Speaker Series: Rachel Curry | 3:30 pm in GEO 105 | Info
- October 1 - College of Science Faculty Forum | 2:30 - 4:00 pm in HH 326 | Info
- October 2 - Faculty Training Opportunity with Center for High Performance Computing (CHPC): The first session will be geared to potential new users and users with limited experience and will include information to get up and running. The second session is for users who attended the first session or who have already been working on CHPC resources. | Two Sessions (Morning and Afternoon) | Info
- October 2 - Goldman Sachs visits campus | 1:30 pm in ESLC 026 | Looking to discuss career opportunities at Goldman Sachs with STEM Majors | Info
- October 4 - USU Public Observatory Public Viewing Night | 8:00 pm on the SER Building Roof | Info
- October 8 - USU Fall Career Fair | 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the TSC Ballroom | Info
- October 10 - College of Science Fall Convocation | 5:30 pm in HH Perry Pavilion (4th Floor) | Email Christianna Miles for More Info
- October 11 - Science Unwrapped with nutrition scientist Carrie Durward in ESLC 130 at 7 pm | Info
- October 15 - URCO Applications Due | Info
- October 16 - Lucid Tech Talk for CS and Math/Stat Majors | 5:30 pm in ENGR 108 | Info
- October 22 - Glanbia Nutritionals: Interview for summer 2020 internship opportunity for chemistry students | 5:30 pm in AGRS 141 | Info
- October 30 - Inclusive Excellence Symposium | All day in the Eccles Conference center | Info
- November 1 - UCUR Presentation Applications Due | Info
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