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The August 2022 College of Science Graduate Student Newsletter

Always great fun! The College of Science will be front and center at USU’s annual Day on the Quad Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Stop by our booths for information, fun and treats.

Utah needs LOTS of silent heroes to roll up their sleeves and donate blood. Join in USU’s annual Blood Battle Sept. 6-9 from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. each day in the Taggart Student Center. Sign up for a donation slot online by entering Sponsor Code “BleedBlue.”

Grad students at USU are represented by their USU Student Association college senator, as well as a university-wide School of Graduate Studies senator. New officers for 2022-23 are Science Senator Gabriella Cale, an undergrad biology major with a chemistry minor; and Graduate Studies Senator Sarah N. Pope, a doctoral student in cognitive psychology.

Congrats to Chem/Biochem faculty member Missy Kofoed, who earned a ETE Teaching Scholar Certificate, and to grad students Bailey Crowley and Mal Hagadorn, both of Biology, who earned ETE Explore College Teaching Certificates.

USU’s Office of Research hosts a gathering for faculty, staff, postdocs, grad students and others who mentor undergrad researchers Thursday, Sept. 15, noon-1:15 p.m. in Huntsman Hall, Room 260. Learn about resources and events to help your mentoring efforts.

Science Unwrapped, the college’s public outreach program, kicks off its 2022-23 “Ch-Ch-Changes” series Friday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. with ecologist and USU alum Ben Abbott in ESLC 130. Inquiring minds of all ages are welcome to this free event. We’re also seeking volunteers to conduct STEM activities. Contact Mary-Ann Muffoletto at maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu.

Mark your calendar for the 12th annual Hansen Life Sciences Retreat Friday and Saturday, Oct. 21-22, on the USU campus and at Logan’s Riverwoods Conference Center. The university-wide gathering, hosted by the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, is open to all USU students, faculty and staff involved in the study of biological processes at the molecular level. Registration and more details will be available soon.

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.

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.

August 25

• Aggie Math Learning Center Open House @ 9:00 am
• Discover Science @ 5:00 pm

August 29

• First Day of Classes

September 15

• College of Science 2022 Fall Convocation - Invitation-only event

September 23

• Science Unwrapped: Lake Effects @ 7:00 pm

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