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The December 2020 College of Science Graduate Newsletter
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Dean Hagan’s Farewell Video
Dean Maura Hagan, who is retiring at the end of this semester, joins Science Senator Noah Braeger, for an informal Q&A, sharing insights and advice, along with a warm farewell, for College of Science students.
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A Message from Your Graduate Council 
To say this semester has been extraordinary is an understatement. Hear a message of encouragement from your Graduate Student Council as we reflect on 2020 and look forward to 2021.
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Special Thanks to Science Unwrapped Volunteers
We are grateful to all the volunteers, who created Video Learning Activities for Science Unwrapped: Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of Art, Science Council, Zootah, USU Chapter Health Occupations Students of America, Air Force ROTC, Biology Graduate Student Association, USU Chapter Society of Women Engineers, James Coburn and USU Chapter of American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
 
View these creations here. All USU student groups are welcome to create videos for Spring 2021 Science Unwrapped.
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Science Unwrapped Resumes
Friday, Jan. 22
Science Unwrapped, the college’s public outreach program, continues with its “Brave New World” series this spring. Presentations will be held Friday evenings, online at 7 pm, on the following dates. Tune in for science learning fun:

  • Jan. 22: Neurobiologist Thayne Sweeten, “Vaccine Fears”
  • Feb. 19: Biochemist Ryan Jackson, “Genetic Engineering”
  • March 19: Political Scientist Jeanie Johnson, “Surveillance vs. Public Safety”
  • April 16: Physiologist and Ethicist Andy Anderson, “Medical Ethics”
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A Message from
Associate Dean Sean Johnson
Sean Johnson, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies, offers an end-of-your message to the graduate students of the College of Science.
Dec. 7
  • Geoscience Seminar: Graduate Students will present their research at 3:30 pm via Zoom | More Info
  • No Test Week begins Dec. 7 and goes through Thursday, Dec. 10 | Academic Calendar

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Dec. 31
  • USU closed Dec. 31, 2020 – Jan. 1 2021 in observance of New Year’s Day| USU Holiday Calendar

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