The April 2021 College of Science Graduate Newsletter
College Honors Outstanding
Students, Faculty, Staff
“To say this academic year has been a challenge is an understatement,” said College of Science Interim Dean Michelle Baker. “We acknowledge the struggles each of you have faced, the extra sacrifices you’ve made and we applaud your determination. Witnessing your resilience during this past year makes this evening’s occasion especially meaningful, as we celebrate your achievements.”
Meet Nikolay Tkachenko
from Chemistry & Biochemistry
I was born in Novosibirsk, Russia, and received my chemistry degree with honors at Novosibirsk University (NU). My passion for physical chemistry and especially quantum chemistry started to develop during my undergraduate studies, when I performed research on enantioselective homogeneous catalysis under the supervision of Professir Bryliakov Konstantin at the Boreskov Institute of Catalysis. It was an exciting time, and I loved to perform those experiments...
Get Ready for Commencement 2021
Congratulations to graduating students! Stay up-to-date with commencement plans and deadlines, while preparing to celebrate your impressive achievements.
Prepare for Summer and Fall Registration
Summer 2021 registration is underway and Fall 2021 registration opens May 20. Need help planning your classes and staying on course with your degree? Check in with your advisor or GPC.
USU Ecology Center
Offers Unique Opportunities
The USU Ecology Center is an interdisciplinary hub of learning, research and networking opportunities. Learn more about this unique center, including its monthly seminars featuring visiting scholars.
SWC Offers Science Writing Assistance
USU’s Science Writing Center is offers online assistance with lab reports, theses, dissertations and more.
Attend Awesome Departmental Seminars
Are you taking advantage of amazing seminar, colloquium and lecture opportunities offered by the College of Science’s six departments? Check our college’s home page calendar and departmental websites often for great talks; many by visiting scholars.
THANK YOU,
Science Unwrapped Volunteers
A huge shout-out of “THANKS” to all of the volunteers who created learning activity videos for Science Unwrapped during the 2020-21 academic year. We invite you to join us as volunteers for the 2021-22 year, which may be video, in-person or a combination of both!
April 21

April 27
  • Last Day of Classes | Academic Calendar
  • Biology Seminar: “Spatiotemporal Variation in Animal Behavior, Species Interactions, and their Impacts on Seed Dispersal Potential in a Novel Ecosystem” at 3:30 pm on Zoom | More Info

April 28

April 29

May 6
  • University Commencement Ceremony at 7 pm via AggieCast | More Info
  • College of Science Convocation Ceremony on the Logan Campus at 1 pm via AggieCast | More Info (For more information on Statewide Graduate Ceremonies, click here.)

May 10

May 20

May 31