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September 2018 Newsletter
Undergraduate research is an excellent opportunity to learn about your field, make new connections, and stand out in your graduate school/job applications.

With ground-breaking research taking place across our departments, we encourage undergraduate students to contact their department's Undergraduate Research Coordinator to find labs and researchers to work with at USU. Whether you're interested in plant science, random forests, climate change, nonlinear dynamics, or cell chemistry, among so many other topics, there's a place for you in undergraduate research! Review faculty research interests to find a professor who is investigating a topic you are interested in.

Applications for the Spring 2019 URCO Grant open on October 1st, 2018 and close October 15th. Make sure to meet with your faculty mentor to plan your application ASAP!
Jessica Murray and Nathan Guymon are our Science Summer Contest winners
We enjoyed a great summer full of science photos, thanks to you, Aggie Scientists! With students engaged in scientific endeavors across Utah and the world this summer, we were grateful for your updates.

Our grand prize winners are Nathan Guymon and Jessica Murray. Congratulations you two, and thank you to everyone who submitted photos of your scientific adventures this summer!
Science Unwrapped presents Powers of Ten
Science Unwrapped celebrates its 10th anniversary with its Fall 2018-Spring 2019 'Powers of 10' series. Kick-off is Friday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Science Learning Center Emert Auditorium on campus. Admission is free and all are welcome.

Mathematician Luis Gorillo from our USU Department of Mathematics and Statistics and Ecology Center will discuss the "Powers of 10" that shape our natural world on Friday, September 28th.
The College of Science Calendar
Make sure you add these important events and deadlines to you calendars. Stay up to date by checking our calendar at science.usu.edu .

  • Last Day to Add or Drop Classes (Without "Withdrawn" on transcript) - Monday, September 17th

  • Fall STEM Fair Presented by USU Career Services - Wednesday, September 19th from 3 to 7 pm in the TSC Ballroom

  • Graduate School Fair Presented by USU Career Services - Tuesday, September 25th from 10 am to 2 pm in the TSC Ballroom

  • Science Unwrapped "Powers of 10" with USU Mathematician Luis Gordillo - September 28th at 7 pm in ESLC 130

  • Undergraduate Research and Creative Opportunities Grant Process for Spring 2019 Opens - Monday, October 1st

  • USU Homecoming Week - October 7th through the 13th

  • Science Week 2018 - November 4th through the 9th
Schedule An Appointment With Your Advisor
Student with Math Advisor Linda Skabelund
With registration for the spring 2019 semester two months away, right now is the perfect time to avoid the rush and meet with your academic advisor to make a plan.

Undergraduate students can visit our advising page to find contact information or appointment manager links for departmental advisors.

Graduate students are encouraged to meet with their faculty advisors in preparation for registration which opens on November 12th at 8pm for matriculated graduate students.
Communicating Science - For Graduate Students
The USU Ecology Center presents 'Communicating Science'
Graduate students at Utah State University are invited to attend the Communicating Science series this fall. Presented by Climate Adaptation Science and the USU Ecology Center, speakers from diverse backgrounds will explore effective science communication techniques.

Jason Williams will present on October 10th in the Merrill-Cazier Library Room 154 (Lib 154) at 11:30. Dr. Rob Davies from the USU Department of Physics will present on November 14th.