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Jaxton Winder Elected 2023-24
Science Senator
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Congratulations to Jaxton Winder, elected by his peers as Science Senator for the 2023-24 academic year. Jaxton is a graduate student in Computer Science. Special thanks to 2022-23 Science Senator Gabriella Cale, who led successful activities and initiatives, including Science Week, Rapid Fire
Research and Women in STEM Night. Congratulations to Sarah Pope, a doctoral student in Psychology, was re-elected university-wide Graduate Studies Senator for the 2023-24 academic year.
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Spring Brings Opportunities for Student Researchers | |
Apply for College’s Grad Scholarships by Thursday, March 30 | |
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Applications are open for the following College of Science Dean’s Office Scholarships, as well as various departmental scholarships:
▪ Philip & Faye Bergeson Scholarship
▪ College of Science Charles Sorenson Graduate Scholarship
▪ Claude E. Zobell Graduate Scholarship
▪ Joseph Reuel Harris Scholarship
Applications for all college and departmental scholarships are made using the university’s ScholarshipUniverse platform.
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‘Croaky Shapeshifters’ at Science Unwrapped Friday, March 17 | |
USU biologist Molly Womack presents “Croaky Shapeshifters: How Frogs Shapeshift within a Lifetime and Across Millennia” at Science Unwrapped, Friday, March 17, at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130. Hands-on learning activities follow her talk. All ages are welcome and admission is free! | |
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Sign up for Datapalooza 2023
Wednesday, March 22
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Learn how to manage your research data at Datapalooza 2023 Wednesday, March 22, from 1:30-3:15 p.m. in LIB 154 or via Zoom. The seminar covers Data 101, ORCID and the research data lifecycle. Please register in advance. | |
Be Advised: Summer, Fall Registration Opens in April | |
Registration opens Wednesday, April 5, for Summer 2023 classes, and Monday, April 10., for Fall 2023 classes. Check in with your Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) to ensure you’re on track with your degree program and ready to register. | |
USU Graduate Studies Week is April 3-8 | |
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The School of Graduate Studies plans a week of activities just for grad students, including a Student Social Tuesday, April 4, from 4-6 p.m. in the Taggart Student Center International Lounge.
For more information, call 435-797-1189.
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Graduate Student Council Meetings Set for March 15, April 5, April 19 | |
All USU graduate students are invited to attend USU’s Graduate Student Council Meetings at 4:30 p.m. on the following Wednesdays: March 15 in ESLC 245D; April 5 in the Tanner Lounge, 9th Floor, EBB; April 19, TSC 401. | |
USU Research Week is April 10-14 | |
Among the highlights of USU Research Week are the Student Research Symposium, April 11-12, and the Student Research Award Ceremony, April 14; both in the Merrill-Cazier Library. | |
College of Science Grad Gala is Monday, May 1 | |
All College of Science graduate students, who are graduating this spring, are invited to the Graduate Students Gala on Monday, May 1, at 6 p.m. in the USU West Stadium Center Champions Club. For more information, contact your departmental GPC or Traci Hillyard at traci.hillyard@usu.edu. | |
USU Commencement is Thursday, May 4 | |
Utah State University’s Commencement Ceremony and the College of Science Convocation are Thursday, May 4. PLEASE watch your USU email for important announcements! For more information, contact your departmental GPC or Associate Dean Sean Johnson, sean.johnson@usu.edu. | |
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EXPLORE: Teaching Excellence
for Grad Students
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The ETE Program, hosted by the USU Provost’s Office, offers the EXPLORE Canvas course specifically for graduate student teachers. Enhance your CV with an online program you can complete at your own pace. Questions? Contact Associate Dean Sean Johnson at sean.johnson@usu.edu. | |
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Science Unwrapped Explores
Cache Valley Geology April 14
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USU geoscientist Susanne Jänecke presents “Cache Valley’s Ancient Floods and Earthquakes” at Science Unwrapped, Friday, April 14, at 7 p.m. in ESLC 130. Hands-on learning activities follow her talk. All ages are welcome and admission is free! | |
Seeking Story Ideas for USU Pride Series | |
During Pride Month in June, Utah State Today highlights university students and employees conducting research, academic pursuits and other projects related to, or that benefit, LGBTQIA+ communities. Do you have a story idea? Please contact Mary-Ann Muffoletto, College of Science writer, at maryann.muffoletto@usu.edu. | |
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. | |
USU Offers Mental Health Resources | |
Did you know Utah State offers a variety of support services for students? Don’t hesitate to reach out tothese 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. | |
March/April 2023 Calendar | |
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April 14
- Science Unwrapped: Cache Valley's Ancient Floods and Earthquakes @3:30 to 4:30 pm
April 15
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