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The August 2021 College of Science Graduate Student Newsletter
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Welcome to Fall Semester 2021-22
“We are the Aggie Family!” The College of Science welcomes you to the 2021-22 academic year at Utah State. We look forward to a great year of learning, discovery and service, even in these challenging circumstances. 
 
This newsletter includes important information about opportunities and assistance available to you. Please keep in touch with our website at usu.edu/science for more news and updates. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help and more information. 
 
Go Aggies! 
Sean 
Dr. Sean Johnson 
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies 
Student Hardship Fund
College of Science Student Hardship Fund Launched 
Thanks to the generosity of the Aggie Family, the College of Science has initiated the College of Science Hardship Fund to provide 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. 
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Save the Date for Hansen Life Sciences Retreat
Registration opens Sept. 1 for the 2021 Hansen Life Sciences Retreat to be held at Logan’s Riverwoods Conference Center Friday and Saturday, Oct. 8-9. Celebrating its 11th year, the annual gathering is open to all USU students and faculty involved in the study of biological processes at the molecular level. 
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Learn About University 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.
Research Round Up
Join Us Sept. 1 for ‘Day on the Quad’ 
Take a break and head to the quad between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. for Weeks of Welcome’s ‘Day on the Quad.’ Be sure to stop by the College of Science booth, along with our departmental and student club booths, for some start-of-semester fun! 
Science Unwrapped Explores New Horizons 
Science Unwrapped, the public outreach program of the College of Science, kicks off its 2021-22 series Friday, Sept. 17, at 7 pm in ESLC 130, with USU data scientist Kevin Moon, who presents, “Seeing Science.”  
 
Would you like to volunteer to provide learning activities for Science Unwrapped? Contact Mary-Ann Muffoletto at maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu for details. 
John Stevens New Mathematics & Statistics Department Head  
Professor John Stevens took the helm as new interim head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics July 1. He succeeds interim head Jim Powell, who served following previous head Chris Corcoran’s appointment as head and David B. Haight Endowed Professor in USU’s Department of Data Analytics and Information Systems in 2019.
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Resources for College of Science Grad Students  
Make the most of your graduate studies experience at USU, by learning about resources and opportunities offered through the College of Science and the university. 
August/September 2021 Calendar 
August 30

September 9
  • Labor Day - No Classes

September 17
  • Science Unwrapped: Seeing Science

September 30
  • Fall Convocation (Invitation Only)