Idaho State University College of Science and Engineering

Idaho State University College of Science and Engineering The College of Science and Engineering provides students with a comprehensive education to prepare f Welcome to the College of Science and Engineering!

Our college is made up of the following departments: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering & Health Physics. The individual strength of these departments come together to create a college that leads in innovation, growth and, most importantly, student success. The College of Science and Engineering is proud of its research legacy which continues to expand through strong associations with research partners and facilities that support multidisciplinary research. Undergraduate as well as graduate students are a vital part of diverse faculty-led research endeavors. Please browse our website to learn more about our programs, facilities, and other highlights that make the College of Science and Engineering a strong part of ISU's academic portfolio.

Congrats, Philip!Philip Gyan was recently named a recipient of a Spacepoint Scholarship. The scholarships “support stude...
10/07/2026

Congrats, Philip!

Philip Gyan was recently named a recipient of a Spacepoint Scholarship. The scholarships “support students pursuing an education in fields related to the space industry” and are part of a “broader initiative to advance education and research in space.”

Justin Lance (left) was originally hired to serve as an Engineering Intern in Aalo Atomics’ Probabilistic Risk Assessmen...
10/02/2026

Justin Lance (left) was originally hired to serve as an Engineering Intern in Aalo Atomics’ Probabilistic Risk Assessment group this summer. Thanks to his experience in the ISU Hands-On Nuclear Criticality Safety Workshop, he was asked to become a Fissile Material Handler, building the fuel assemblies for Aalo’s critical test reactor, and helping the company meet the July 4 criticality deadline.

An Idaho State University Alum who recently served as a NASA Science Officer for this year’s Artemis II Mission is retur...
10/01/2026

An Idaho State University Alum who recently served as a NASA Science Officer for this year’s Artemis II Mission is returning to campus during Homecoming Week, and you’re invited to hear about her experience.

Angela Garcia, planetary geologist at NASA Johnson Space Center, will present “Angela Talks Artemis: Training Astronauts, Testing Spacesuits, and Supporting Moon Missions,” on Friday, October 9, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Physical Science Complex Room 108 on ISU’s Pocatello campus. The talk will focus on the science of space exploration, how NASA conducts geologic research, her recent time as a NASA Science Officer, and more.

More at https://www.isu.edu/news/2026-fall/nasa-science-officer-and-isu-alum-to-give-talk-during-homecoming-week.html.

📸: NASA/Josh Valcarcel

Want to learn more about a biology major or minor?On Tuesday, October 6, at noon in LC 17, the biological sciences depar...
10/01/2026

Want to learn more about a biology major or minor?

On Tuesday, October 6, at noon in LC 17, the biological sciences department will host its annual networking event, where students can learn about degree options, how to get involved in undergraduate research, applying to graduate school, and more.

The Idaho State University physics program needs your help with one of the area’s most popular Halloween attractions.The...
09/29/2026

The Idaho State University physics program needs your help with one of the area’s most popular Halloween attractions.

The ISU physics program and Kiwanis Club of Pocatello’s Haunted Science Laboratory will return to the Bannock County Event Center in October. Volunteers are needed to help set up and prepare for the hundreds of local students who attend. For more information on volunteering and to sign up, contact Steve Shropshire at (208) 282-2212 or [email protected].

More at https://www.isu.edu/news/2026-fall/volunteers-needed-for-2026-haunted-science-laboratory.html.

Nearly 30 geosciences students recently spent five days in the eastern Uinta Mountains. Led by faculty members Kurt Sund...
09/29/2026

Nearly 30 geosciences students recently spent five days in the eastern Uinta Mountains. Led by faculty members Kurt Sundell and Dave Pearson, the group explored the area's geology, challenging students both academically and in their field logistics skills.

If you’d like to learn more about the trip, they’ll present an overview at the Department of Geosciences Colloquium series on Wednesday, September 30, from 4 to 5 p.m. in Physical Science Complex Room 108.

The Measurement and Control Engineering Research Center club is hosting its first-ever event!This Friday (Sept. 25), fro...
09/24/2026

The Measurement and Control Engineering Research Center club is hosting its first-ever event!

This Friday (Sept. 25), from 1 to 2 p.m., in the Bengal Theater, join them for Where Machines Meet Crops, a seminar with Golam Gause Jaman, a control systems engineer for Spudnik Equipment Company. Golam is an ISU alum, and he’ll explain more about where measurement and control engineering is used, his career path, and more.

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