Your March 2020 College of Science Student Newsletter
Mark your calendar with exciting events happening this month.
To celebrate Pi Day 2020, students from the College of Science and the College of Engineering will be going head-to-head in a science and engineering trivia contest. Students can earn points for their college by completing trivia challenges throughout the day.

Stop by LIB 101 on Friday, March 13 between 10 am - 2 pm to support your college and enjoy a slice of pie!
Month-Long Mini Hackathon Contest to Keep Your Mind Engaged!
For anyone interested in computer programming, come join us on our month-long mini-hackathon! Create a project on your own or with a team of two to four.

We will meet every Monday in March starting on the 9th in Eccles Business Building 116 to work on projects and eat food. On March 30, we will judge the submitted entries and hold a raffle.

Too busy? Create something simple and show up for the judging for a chance to win an award or raffle. Education is documented in judging, so don't worry if you think you're not experienced or skilled enough. You just might win!

For additional questions, contact hackusu@gmail.com.
Graduating Students, RSVP for
College of Science Commencement
The 2020 College of Science Commencement will be Thursday, April 30 at 4 pm in Daines Concert Hall in the Chase Fine Arts Center.

2020 graduates, please RSVP. If you have additional questions, please reach out to your advisor. We look forward to celebrating your achievement!
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
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 .
"Cheese: The Immortalization of Milk"
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.
Amy Rosenzweig
All Invited to 2020 Hansen Seminar Wednesday, April 1
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 435-797-1619.
Faculty and Students
Connect with Faculty at Research Mingle
Are you looking for research experience? Come learn what faculty are looking for in an undergraduate researcher and meet with them face-to-face at 4 pm on Thursday, April 2. Refreshments will be served. Mark your calendar and stay tuned for the event's location!
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 in TBA Location | More Info
  • 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
  • Research Mingle at 4 pm