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The Feb 2022 College of Science Graduate Student Newsletter
Rapid Fire Research 2022
Apply for Rapid Fire Research 2022
You have 4 MINUTES and 4 SLIDES to present your BIG IDEA: Rapid Fire Research 2021 was a blast and now it’s back by popular demand! Your student Science Council hosts this one-of-a-kind gathering March 28 to hear from undergrad and grad student researchers. Learn more and apply to present at this fun, fast-paced event celebrating student research. Questions? Contact Manuel Santana at manuel.santana@usu.edu.
Science Unwrapped Feb
Science Unwrapped Explores
Social Bonds Feb. 25
USU neurobiologist Sara Freeman presents “From Animals to Autism: The Science of Social Bonds” at Science Unwrapped Friday, Feb. 25, at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130. All are welcome! The presentation will also be live-streamed at usu.edu/unwrapped. Want to create a learning activity video for Science Unwrapped? Contact Mary-Ann Muffoletto at maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu.
Rock and Fossil 2022
Geology Rocks at Rock-n-Fossil Day
Saturday, Feb. 26
USU Department of Geosciences’ popular Rock-n-Fossil Day is back to “in-person” Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Geology Building. Enjoy presentations, hands-on activities, a museum tour and more. Bring your ‘mystery’ rock or fossil for identification by USU geologists. All welcome, free admission.
Hack USU 2022
HackUSU 2022 Registration Open
Register now for HackUSU March 18-19, a 24-hour, free hackathon featuring coding workshops, networking and free food in Huntsman hall on campus!
Spring Runoff Conference
Spring Runoff Conference Set for
March 29, 2022
USU’s annual Spring Runoff Conference, for all scholars involved in water-related research, will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Eccles Conference Center on campus. Registration and Call for Abstracts are open. Graduate students are encouraged to participate.
Graduation
Stay on Top of Deadlines and Keep in Touch with USU Commencement Plans
Will you graduate this Spring 2022? Congratulations! Keep in touch with the college and university’s commencement websites that provide you with all you need to know about ceremony dates, times, locations, regalia and more. Questions? Contact your departmental GPC or Associate Dean Sean Johnson at sean.johnson@usu.edu.
Student Hardship Fund 2021
College of Science Offers Student
Hardship Fund
The College of Science Hardship Fund provides one-time, emergency financial assistance to students within the college who are experiencing a crisis. This fund is separate from the university’s Student Emergency Fund, from which science majors may also apply for assistance. To access the fund’s website, select “Students” from the main navigation bar on the College of Science home page and select “Student Hardship Fund” from the drop-down menu.

For questions beyond the information on the website, please contact Associate Dean Sean Johnson at sean.johnson@usu.edu.
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Learn About University Mental Health Resources
Did you know Utah State offers a variety of support services for students? Don’t hesitate to reach out to these resources for information and assistance. You matter.
February/March 2022 Calendar
February 21
  • President's Day - No Classes

February 25
  • Science Unwrapped - From Animals to Autism

February 26
  • Rock -n- Fossil Day

February 28
  • Geosciences Speaker Series: Alex Hatem

March 2 - March 11
  • Spring Break - NO Classes

March 18
  • HackUSU - 24hr Hack-A-Thon
  • Science Unwrapped - What Goes Up, Must Come Down