Your
March 2020
College of Science Faculty and Staff Newsletter
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Upcoming events to keep you connected to your students and colleagues.
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Meet Alana Ward,
College of Science Business Manager
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Alana Ward is the new Business Manager for the College of Science. She comes to the College of Science from the College of Agriculture. She enjoys working on campus; "the atmosphere here is great". Her top priorities are being organized and efficient.
Alana says she loves to read and "do pretty much anything that will get me outdoors."
Her responsibilities include:
- HR Support
- Payroll
- Scholarships
- TA/TR
- EPAF's
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Above - Pictured left to right, Dean Maura Hagan; Mary-Ann Muffoletto, Public Relation Specialist; and Spencer Perry, Webmaster
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Mary-Ann Muffoletto Recognized as USU Employee of the Month
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Our College of Science Public Relations Specialist, Mary-Ann Muffoletto, was recently recognized as the Utah State University Employee of the Month for her outstanding service, especially for her efforts to promote and organize Science Unwrapped events during the past 11 years. Mary-Ann is enthusiastic about highlighting student and faculty research/accomplishments, and we are grateful to work with her. If you are interested in nominating employees, visit the
Staff Employee Association website.
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Junior Faculty International Travel Award Application Open
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The Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost is pleased to announce the request for submissions for the Gardner Junior Faculty Travel Fellowship Award for international travel.
Available award money will allow a maximum of four awards of up to $2,000 each.
The application should be
submitted to
Gardner Junior Travel Award
, by 3 April 2020
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Above - Alynne Cutler presents her research at a recent conference.
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For the past 16 years, the Office of Research has hosted a series of events every April to showcase the exceptional research and researchers at USU.The 2020 celebration will be held April 6 – 10. in the Merrill-Cazier Library.
On Wednesday, April 8, the Student Research Symposium (SRS) will give students opportunities to present their work with
short talks, posters, visual arts exhibitions, and performances.
The SRS is Utah State University’s largest showcase of student research celebrates student research and improves each student’s ability to communicate their research. The most highly rated presenters in each broad disciplinary category are recognized at the student awards ceremony on Friday, April 10.
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Undergraduate Research Opportunities
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The Peak Summer Research Fellowship:
This research fellowship is designed to support students and faculty engaged in research. Undergraduate students are invited to submit a joint application with their faculty mentors. The deadline for application has been extended.
Completed proposals for the new Peak Summer Research Fellowship are due Sunday, March 15. Learn more at
research.usu.edu/peakfellows/.
College of Science Minigrants:
The college is awarding 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.
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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"Cheese: The Immortalization of Milk"
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Milk’s the first food all mammals (including humans) taste. After humans domesticated livestock, milk became a favored food for adults. Alas, milk spoils easily, but ingenious humans converted milk to cheese, which lasts much longer and tastes delicious.
USU dairy microbiologist Jeff Broadbent explains the science, and art, of making Cache Valley’s favorite food at Science Unwrapped Friday, March 20, with “Cheese: The Immortalization of Milk” at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130. All are welcome and admission is free.
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All Invited to 2020 Hansen Seminar Wednesday, April 1
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Amy Rosenzweig, Weinberg Family Distinguished Professor of Life Sciences at Northwestern University, is featured speaker for the 2020 R. Gaurth Hansen Seminar Series lecture Wednesday, April 1. She presents “Biological Methane Oxidation” at 4 p.m. in Old Main, Room 115. Dr. The annual lecture series, open to all, honors the memory of renowned USU biochemist and administrator R. Gaurth Hansen. For more information, contact the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at 797-1619.
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Connect with Students at Research Mingle
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Faculty and students are invited to join in a networking opportunity designed to help undergrads get involved in research. Enjoy refreshments from 4-5 pm; location: TBA
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March 9
- HackUSU’s Month Long Mini Hackathon in EBB 116 from 6 – 7 pm | RVSP Here
March 10
- Department of Physics Colloquium in SER 244 from 3 – 4 pm | More Info
March 11
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Departmental Seminar: Andrew Gewirth, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, from 4 – 5 pm in Widtsoe Hall 330 | More Info
March 12
- Math and Stats Colloquium: Cheng Wang, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, from 3:30 – 4:30 in ANSC 119 | More Info
March 13
- Pi Day Trivia Competition against College of Engineering from 10 am – 2 pm | Location TBD: Stay Tuned
- Applied Math Seminar: Giordano Tierra-Chica, University of North Texas, from 3:30 – 4:30 pm in ANSC 119 | More Info
- Informational Seminar: Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy in LSB 133 from 3:30 pm | More Info
March 16
- Geosciences Speaker Series: Sarah Lambart in GEOL 105 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm | More Info
- HackUSU’s Month Long Mini Hackathon in EBB 116 from 6 – 7 pm | RVSP Here
March 17
- Department of Physics Colloquium in SER 244 from 3 – 4 pm | More Info
March 18
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Departmental Seminar: Chunsheng Wang, University of Maryland, from 4 – 5 pm in Widtsoe Hall 330 | More Info
- Utah Statewide Teacher Recruitment Fair in TSC Ballrom from 10 am – 3 pm | More Info
March 20
- Science Unwrapped – Cheese in ESLC 130 at 7 pm | More Info
March 23
- Geoscience Speaker Series: Diane Moore in GEOL 105 from 3:30 – 4:30 pm |More Info
- HackUSU’s Month Long Mini Hackathon in EBB 116 from 6 – 7 pm | RVSP Here
March 24
- Department of Physics Colloquium in SER 244 from 3 – 4 pm | More Info
March 25
- Chemistry & Biochemistry Departmental Seminar: Li Li, University of Nevada, Reno, from 4 – 5 pm in Widtsoe Hall 330 | More Info
March 27
- A-pin Award Celebration in ESLC 245D from 2:30 – 4 pm | More Info
March 30
- HackUSU’s Month Long Mini Hackathon in EBB 116 from 6 – 7 pm | RVSP Here
March 31
- Department of Physics Colloquium in SER 244 from 3 – 4 pm | More Info
April 1
- Hansen Seminar: Amy Rosenzweig, Northwestern University, Reno, from 4 – 5 pm in MAIN 115 | More Info
April 2
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