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The Intersection
The January 2023 College of Science
Undergraduate Student Newsletter
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Aggie Scientists Ascend Utah’s Capitol Hill | |
Ten College of Science undergrads are among 26 Aggie scholars headed to Utah’s Capitol Hill Jan. 20 to present their research to state legislators. At the annual event, established in 2000, Aggies serve as ambassadors for USU, present cutting-edge studies and highlight the importance of undergraduate research experiences for students, local communities and the State of Utah. | |
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Spring Brings Opportunities for
Undergrad Researchers
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USU offers numerous opportunities for undergrads to fund and to present their research. Note these upcoming application periods:
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Apply for Graduation by Feb. 28 | |
Planning to graduate this Spring 2023? Congratulations! Be sure to apply for graduation with the Registrar’s Office (TSC 246) by Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. The University Commencement Ceremony is set for Thursday, May 4, 2023 (more details available soon.) If you wish to graduate in May and participate in the commencement ceremony, you must submit your application by Feb. 28. Questions? Contact College of Science Advisor JanaLee Johnson at janalee.johnson@usu.edu. | |
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It’s ‘Snowmageddon’ at
Science Unwrapped Friday, Jan. 20
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Science Unwrapped, the college’s public outreach program, resumes Friday, Jan. 20 with “Predicting Snowmageddon: Using Data Science to Design Against Disaster” with USU statistician Brennan Bean at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130. All are welcome to this free event. | |
Apply for Scholarships via ‘ScholarshipUniverse’ | |
The application period Is now open for 2023-24 departmental, college and university scholarships, including College of Science Scholarships (deadline noon, Feb. 28, 2023). All applications must be made through USU’s ‘ScholarshipUniverse’ online platform. The process is long, but it may be well worth your while. Note: To be considered for need-based scholarships, you will need to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid.) Questions? Contact the USU Financial Aid Office. | |
USU Student Association Elections | |
Student candidate declarations, including for the office of Science Senator, are due by Monday, January 30, 2023. Student elections open February 22 for officers for the 2023-24 academic year. Make your voice heard! | |
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Spring Runoff Conference Set for
March 14-15, 2023
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USU’s annual Spring Runoff Conference, for all scholars interested in water-related research, will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, March 14-15, at the Eccles Conference Center on campus. Registration and Call for Abstracts are now open. Undergrads are encouraged to participate. | |
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Open Education Resources
Benefiting USU Students
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USU students are saving money and benefiting from the use of open educational resources (OER). | |
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HackUSU 2023 Registration
Opens in January
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All Aggies are invited to participate in HackUSU March 24-25, a FREE 24-hour hackathon featuring coding workshops, networking and free food in Huntsman hall on campus! No coding experience is necessary; the gathering features activities for all skill levels. | |
Science Unwrapped ‘Computes with Honeybees’ Feb. 10 | |
USU computer scientist Vladimir Kulyukin presents “Music, Traffic, Solar Harvests: Computing with Honeybees” at Science Unwrapped Friday, Feb. 10, 2023, at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130. All are welcome to this free event. | |
Making a Research Poster? | |
No need to re-invent the wheel! USU’s University Marketing and Communications Office offers attractive, effective, university brand-compliant poster templates (and templates for other communications materials) to aid your communications efforts. | |
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Free Science, Math, Statistics,
Writing Tutoring Help
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Need help with your classes? Free tutoring services, including math, statistics, science and science writing, are available for USU students. Reach out! | |
USU Offers Mental Health Resources | |
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. | |
USU Offers Emergency Financial Help | |
The USU Emergency Hardship Fund grants help to students who encounter circumstances that could derail their educational progress. | |
January / February 2023 Calendar | |
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January 20
- Science Unwrapped: Predicting Snowmageddon @ 7:00 pm
February 10
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science Celebration @ 3pm in TSC (Details: TBA)
February 10
- Science Unwrapped: Computing with Honeybees @ 7:00 pm
February 20
- President's Day - No School
February 25
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