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The August 2022 College of Science Undergraduate Student Newsletter

Welcome to Utah State! New students are invited to the College of Science’s “Discover Science” event Thursday, Aug. 25, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the Life Sciences Building atrium. Meet College of Science student leaders, as well as representatives from each academic department. Learn about undergrad research opportunities and enjoy Aggie Ice Cream! (Upperclassmen are welcome, too.)

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.”

The Office of Research invites all undergrads to an Undergraduate Research Fair Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the northeast corner of the USU Quad. Learn about research opportunities from varied departments throughout the university.

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.

The12th 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 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 Greg Podgorski at greg.podgorski@usu.edu.

USU offers numerous opportunities for undergrads to fund and to present their research. Keep an eye on the USU Office of Research website to learn about opportunities.

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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