Faculty and Staff News

Welcome to New Faculty Secretary Francesca Sammarruca

Congratulations to Francesca Sammarruca, who will join the University of Idaho as the secretary of the university faculty, effective July 1. Sammarruca started her tenure-track career at U of I as an assistant professor in the Department of Physics in 1997 and rose through the department until she became a professor in 2007. She has a doctorate in physics from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and the equivalent of a master's in physics from the University of Pavia, Italy. Read more.

Announcing New Director of Financial Aid Randi Croyle

The Student Financial Aid Office would like to announce the appointment of Randi Croyle as director of Financial Aid. Croyle brings exceptional leadership and vision to an already very strong team. She is a collaborative financial aid professional who will partner with many offices across campus and the state to develop strategic initiatives to provide financial support to our current and future U of I students. She brings strong financial aid knowledge and experience as well as a proven ability to implement contemporary financial aid strategies. Read more.

Research Report Highlights Impact of Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities

The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) is proud to announce the publication of U of I's 2019 Research Report. This six-page brochure includes a “by the numbers” breakdown of the university's sponsored research activity, research expenditures and technology commercialization successes. It also includes a message from Vice President for Research and Economic Development Janet E. Nelson and a series of short stories that reflect the hard work of faculty, staff and students; our commitment to success; and our drive to advance our citizens, our society and our economy through research, teaching and outreach. Please celebrate these stories that reflect the growth and investment in our research enterprise.

Standup Paddleboarding and Yoga Session Set July 18

Join the Outdoor Program for on-the-water yoga with standup paddleboarding at Spring Valley Reservoir. Paddle out for a relaxing yoga session that will help build balance and strength while outdoors. The session is at 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18, and costs $30. Cost includes equipment and transportation. Sign up at the Outdoor Program Office or call 208-885-6610 with questions.

The Hub is Open for Summer

The Hub is open limited hours throughout the summer. Faculty and Staff can utilize their Cinch Plans, Dining Dollars, credit/debit cards and cash. More information and summer door rates are available at the Vandals Dining website.

Summer NOI Deadlines for Limited-Submission Funding Opportunities

The Research and Faculty Development (RFD) team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is pleased to share its current list of limited-submission funding opportunities with internal Notice of Intent deadlines through September 2019. See the planning tool for links to one-page descriptions of current limted-submission funding opportunities and instructions for the submission of the Notice of Intent through RFD's online ticketing system.

QPR: Question, Persuade, Refer Training

Take part at 1 p.m. Monday, June 17, in TLC 245 for QPR Training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer. It is an evidence-based, one-hour training program to help faculty, staff and students respond to someone in a mental health crisis and thinking about suicide. Participants will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, offer hope, get help and save a life. The training is free and open to faculty, staff and students. Register here.

News Releases

ICCU Arena Breaks Ground for Basketball, Events

Idaho Central Credit Union Arena has begun the construction phase with the turning of shovels June 6 on the University of Idaho campus. U of I President Chuck Staben, ICCU CEO Kent Oram, U.S. Forest Service Chief Vicki Christiansen, interim Athletic Director Pete Isakson and others turned dirt at the site of the future multipurpose arena north of the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center in Moscow. Read more.

U of I Study Finds Wildfire’s Contribution to Atmospheric Carbon Overestimated

Wildfires spew smoke and harm overall air quality, but they contribute a lot less carbon dioxide to the atmosphere than many people assume — and that many scientific models predict — according to a University of Idaho study. Many regional estimates of wildfire carbon emissions are 59 to 83 percent higher than emissions based on field observations, according to the study led by U of I doctoral student Jeff Stenzel. The study, “Fixing a Snag in Carbon Emissions Estimates from Wildfires,” was published in the journal Global Change Biology. Read more.

Prichard Art Gallery Features Internationally Acclaimed Artist Zimoun

Internationally acclaimed, Swiss-based artist Zimoun, who creates site-specific sound installations with commonplace industrial objects that reference the chaos of the modern day, will showcase his work this summer at the University of Idaho’s Prichard Art Gallery. The exhibit – the Prichard’s most ambitious to date – opens with a reception from 4-9 p.m. Friday, June 21, during the 15th annual Moscow Artwalk, and runs through Sept. 22. It features five installations that consist of 618 motors, 804 meters of rope, 341 sticks, 172 boxes, 920 grams of cotton, 22 cubic centimeters of felt, 161 wires, 105 disks, 11 springs and one video.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

Which Bacteria are Spreading Antibiotic Resistance in Wastewater?

Eva Top and Thibault Stalder from the Department of Biological Sciences and the Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies published in The ISME Journal, the Multidisciplinary Journal of Microbial Ecology. The study identified bacteria that can carry antibiotic resistance genes through a wastewater treatment plant. These findings may help scientists determine how resistance emerges and disseminates, limit the spread of antibiotic resistance and predict which antibiotic resistance genes will show up in future infectious disease outbreaks.

Jeff A. Johnson Award for Excellence Awarded to U of I Director

Congratulations to Ken Baker, interim director of the University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab at the College of Art and Architecture in Boise, who received the 2019 Jeff A. Johnson Award for Excellence in the Advancement of Building Energy Codes from the U.S Department of Energy. The award recognizes Baker's outstanding accomplishments surrounding building energy codes and his impact, innovation, collaboration and passion. Read more.

Architecture Professors Honored by Preservation Idaho for Positive Contributions to State Landmarks

In Preservation Idaho's annual awards ceremony over the weekend, University of Idaho professors from the College of Art and Architecture were honored for their positive impacts on historic preservation throughout the state. Professor Anne Marshall, Professor Emeritus Wendy McClure, Associate Professor Phillip Mead and Associate Professor Emeritus D. Nels Reese were recognized for their contributions to the peer-reviewed online encyclopedia, Archipedia, which features the country's most architecturally significant structures, published by the Society of Architectural Historians (SAH). Read more.

Job Opportunities

• IdahoSTARS Advisor, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• College Fiscal Officer, Library
• Associate Dean, General Library
• University Policy and Compliance Coordinator, Provost
• VandalCard Services Supervisor, Technology
• Depot Technician, Technology
• Instructional Designer, Provost
• Technology Procurement Specialist, Technology

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Faculty and Staff News

Join U of I President Chuck Staben for a Special Groundbreaking Celebration

Join University of Idaho President Chuck Staben at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 6, for a groundbreaking celebration at the future home of Idaho Central Credit Union Arena. This 62,000-square-foot, 4,200-capacity facility will be a one-of-a-kind engineered wood structure, highlighting Idaho’s wood products industry and providing a unique home for U of I’s basketball program as well as academic events, concerts and conferences. Parking will be available in Lot No. 34, west of the ASUI-Kibbie Activity Center. Learn more.

OneDrive Sync Update: 5 Terabytes of Storage Available

Each OneDrive user now has 5 terabytes of storage but there is a very small change to be aware of for employees not using Windows 10. Windows 10 users will not notice any change. Read more.

Faculty Invited to Apply for National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipend Awards

The Research and Faculty Development (RFD) team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is requesting notice of intent (NOI) to apply for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipends Program, a limited-submission opportunity. Summer Stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences or both. The updated deadline to submit NOIs to RFD is 5 p.m. Pacific on Friday, June 7. Read more and apply.

Annual Fire Sprinkler Testing for Summer 2019

Western States Fire Protection is scheduled to be on campus to complete U of I’s annual inspection and testing of the wet and dry sprinkler systems this week, June 3-7. The company will be here several times throughout the summer. No disruption to normal services is expected. Any questions may be directed to Facilities at 208-885-6246.

Faculty Invited to Apply for NSF Innovations in Graduate Education

The Research and Faculty Development (RFD) team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is requesting notice of intent (NOI) to indicate interest in submitting a proposal to National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovations in Graduate Education program, a limited-submission funding opportunity. The University of Idaho can serve as the lead institution for up to two proposals to this program. The updated deadline to submit NOIs to RFD is 5 p.m. Pacific on Friday, June 7. Read more and apply.

Join the Water Works Challenge

University of Idaho employees can join the Water Works Challenge June 3-24 to hydrate and get ready for summer. Just track water consumption over three weeks through Blue Cross of Idaho for a chance to win a prize. Go to bcidaho.com, log in to your account and select the WellConnected logo for more details and to sign up before Friday, June 7.

Summer NOI Deadlines for Limited Submission Funding Opportunities

The Research and Faculty Development (RFD) team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is pleased to share its current list of limited-submission funding opportunities with internal Notice of Intent deadlines through September 2019. See the planning tool for links to one-page descriptions of current limted-submission funding opportunities and instructions for the submission of the Notice of Intent through RFD's online ticketing system.

Palouse Alumni Chapter Summer Kickoff Set Thursday

Celebrate the start of summer fun with fellow Vandals on the Palouse. The alumni chapter has a series of traditional events with new ones mixed in for 2019. Join in from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Martin’s Square, 115 E. Second St., Moscow, and check out the food and drink specials at Slice and Biscuit, Hoof and Trotter and Mela. There will also be giveaways and raffles. This event is family friendly. For more information, contact Tim Helmke.

Talk Focuses on Emerging Plant Disease Epidemics

The Center for Health in the Human Ecosystem is hosting a presentation by Rodrigo Almeida, professor in the Department of Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. He will speak from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, June 28, in the E.J. Iddings Agricultural Sciences Building, Room 106. The event is free and open to the public.

Feature Stories

News Releases

U of I Analyzes Climate Change Impacts on Economics, Law, Humanities

The University of Idaho’s James A. and Louise McClure Center for Public Policy Research is leading a two-year Idaho Climate-Economy Impacts Assessment to evaluate the economic impact of climate change on Idaho. The assessment, which involves more than 100 Idaho researchers, is in the early stages and is one of many initiatives at U of I focusing on climate change and how to study it, teach it and observe its consequences. A comprehensive look at U of I’s climate change research is available at uidaho.edu/news/climate-change. Read more.

U of I Students Win Startup Money at Spring Business Competitions

University of Idaho Students won their share of $25,000 toward developing business ideas this spring during the annual Idaho Pitch and Startup Vandal competitions. More than three dozen teams pitched their startup proposals to 50 investors at the Idaho Commons in Moscow during a tournament hosted by U of I’s College of Business and Economics (CBE). Students from Rathdrum to Gooding, throughout the Northwest, and as far north as Alaska presented original ideas including an on-site canola seed oil extractor, a virtual reality mindfulness app and a catheter that reduces the likelihood of associated urinary tract infections. Read more.

U of I Study: Prescribed Burning to Combat Wildfires Has Not Increased in the West

Fire management agencies are not increasing the use of prescribed fire – a key tool for preventing wildfires — anywhere outside of the Southeastern United States, according to a new University of Idaho study. The study, published May 29 in the journal Fire, evaluated data trends from 1998 to the present in the National Interagency Fire Center Situation Report Archives as well as historical wildland fire summaries, which began in 2002. Read more.

Strategies Food Marketers Use to Tempt Us Focus of U of I Boise Talk

How immune consumers are to the power of persuasion when it comes to shopping, preparing and eating food will be the subject of the next University of Idaho Vandal Voices speaker series event Thursday, June 6, in Boise. Ariel Agenbroad, a U of I area Extension educator for Ada County, will discuss “How Smart Marketers Influence the Way We Eat” at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Amsterdam Lounge, 609 W. Main St., Boise. Read more.

U of I in the News

Innovative Programs Enhance University of Idaho’s Unique Impact on State, Region

President Chuck Staben guest column from the Idaho Statesman, May 29: In 2014, I came to the University of Idaho with a belief in the unique power of land-grant universities to change lives and improve the world. As I approach the end of my presidency, that belief is only stronger. U of I has built on its legacy with a forward-looking vision and practical steps to make an impact for our state, its citizens and its communities. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

Carr-Chellman Wins Outstanding Assistant Professor Award

The University Council for Workforce and Human Resource Education has named Davin Carr-Chellman, a faculty member in the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, as the council's 2019 recipient of the Outstanding Assistant Professor Award. He was nominated by colleagues for his outstanding teaching, scholarship, outreach and service. The University Council for Workforce and Human Resource Education is an organization composed of 20 major universities that provide research, service, teacher education and advance graduate studies in career and technical education and human resource development. The council's activities are accomplished through the cooperative efforts of the member universities by contributing human and material resources to inter-institutional projects that exceed the scope and capabilities of any one university.

U of I Student Receives Prestigious Critical Language Scholarship

The University of Idaho Distinguished Scholarships Program, along with the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, is pleased to announce that Mikayla Sievers, an English graduate student, has been selected to receive a 2019 U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship to study Panjabi in India. Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Student Retention/VandalStar Coordinator, Strategic Enrollment Management
• Associate Dean, General Library
• University Policy and Compliance Coordinator, Provost
• VandalCard Services Supervisor, Technology
• Depot Technician, Technology
• Instructional Designer, Provost
• Technology Procurement Specialist, Technology

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Faculty and Staff News

Junior Golf Camp Registration Open

The University of Idaho and Washington State University are joining forces to host a junior golf camp June 23-26 for golfers ages 10-18 of all ability levels. Receive small-group instruction from highly skilled coaches in a safe, healthy and fun learning environment. The overnight camp costs $895 and includes lodging and meals. A day camp option costing $495 is also available. Space is limited. Learn more and register.

Support the New Crowdfunding Campaigns on U&I Give

Take a moment to check out the newest campaigns at U&I Give, the University of Idaho’s crowdfunding platform, and show support by sharing them online. The English Department, Architecture Program, and U of I Extension: Food Systems and Small Farms are all raising funds on U&I Give.

Apply to be a U of I Confucius Institute Faculty Fellow

University of Idaho Confucius Institute Faculty Fellows have interests that intersect with the mission of the Confucius Institute, which is to promote educational and cultural exchange opportunities between China and Idaho. Fellows have the opportunity to network with others on campus interested in interdisciplinary work on China and are able to apply for the UICI Fellows' small research grant. Find out more and apply.

Know About the U of I Emergency Response Team

One of Environmental Health and Safety's services is to provide rapid response to incidents that threaten lives, property and/or the environment, including chemical, radiological and biohazardous incidents. Even for employees who don't work with these materials, by properly cleaning up and handling the waste from such incidents, the response team benefits everyone on campus. Read more at I-Safety.

Idaho Geological Survey Director/State Geologist Open Sessions Scheduled This Week

The search committee and the Office of Research and Economic Development are pleased to invite finalists for the Idaho Geological Survey director/state geologist position to the U of I campus. The university community is invited to attend open forums for each finalist, beginning Tuesday, May 28. Finalists will visit Boise and Moscow and will conduct different presentations at each location. See the schedule.

Vandal Day July 25 at Silverwood Theme Park

All Vandals are invited to take over Silverwood Theme Park and Boulder Beach Water Park from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, July 25. Together, Vandals will enjoy the wavy waters of Boulder Beach, the heart-racing action of Panic Plunge and a quiet family friendly evening for dinner. The event is fun for all ages. Purchasing options vary. Find out more.

New ARI Aquatic Animal Research Facility to Host Dedication, Open House

Join the Aquaculture Research Institute and Office of Research and Economic Development from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, for the dedication and open house of a new aquaculture research facility on our Moscow campus. The new building is home to one of the only research facilities in the West capable of conducting research on genetics, nutrition, selective breeding, physiology, fish health and endangered species on freshwater and marine fish. The event is located at 2000 W. Sixth St., about a quarter-mile past Farm Road. Parking is available on the west side of the building. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Stay Engaged with the U of I Employee Facebook Group

U of I employees who are interested in using Facebook to receive and share work-related information and connect with co-workers can join the U of I Employee Facebook group here. Employees can also search for the group name "UI Faculty and Staff News & Events." Once joined, employees can modify notifications to receive as many or as a few notices about group postings as desired.

News Releases

New U of I Sandpoint Center to Present Regional Heritage Orchard Conference May 31

The Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center at the University of Idaho will expand its mission to provide public education Friday, May 31, when it hosts the Heritage Orchard Conference for researchers, heritage apple explorers, fruit growers and others. U of I acquired the 48-acre center near Sandpoint in 2018 through a donation from Dennis Pence and his family. The center’s main focus is an organic orchard that produces apples, cherries, plums, raspberries and other fruits. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

IBEST Research Published in Journal of Adolescent Health

U of I's Kenetta Nunn, Benjamin Ridenhour and Larry Forney from the Institute for Bioinformatics and Evolutionary Studies are published in the Journal of Adolescent Health. The study indicates the level of vaginal glycogen — a form of carbohydrate storage — is associated with the composition of the vaginal bacteria community in young black women. These findings suggest the factors influencing vaginal glycogen levels may also affect a woman's susceptibility to sexually transmitted infections, which has previously been linked to the vaginal bacterial community. Read the article.

Retirement Celebration Thursday in Honor of Dan Davenport

The office of Strategic Enrollment Management will host a retirement reception in honor of Dan Davenport, director of Student Financial Aid Services. Dan is retiring after 36 years of outstanding service to the University of Idaho. The reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in the Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center, Moscow. Anyone with memories of Dan that they would like to share may email them to sem@uidaho.edu.

Study Looks at Correlation to Causation

Assistant Professor Audrey Qiuyan Fu in the Department of Statistical Science and postdoctoral researcher Md. Bahadur Badsha from the Center for Modeling Complex Interactions recently published in the journal Frontiers in Genetics. The scientists created an algorithm to learn about causality between genes from data; for example, when two genes are correlated, does gene A regulate gene B? Are they regulated by a third gene? The researchers’ algorithm will help geneticists extract answers from the large amount of genetic data available in scientific databases on genes and human diseases.

Job Opportunities

• VandalCard Services Supervisor, Information Technology Services
• Depot Technician, Information Technology Services
• Instructional Designer, Provost
• Technology Procurement Specialist, Information Technology Services
• Web Coordinator, Executive Leadership, University Communications and Marketing
• Marketing and Communications Manager, University Communications and Marketing/WWAMI
• IRB Coordinator, University Research
• Student Support Specialist, University Outreach
• Management Assistant, President’s Area
• Administrative Assistant, Provost
• Financial and Administrative Assistant, University Advancement
• Director, Stewardship, University Advancement
• Stewardship Assistant, University Advancement
• Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Development
• Enterprise Developer, Technology

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Faculty and Staff News

Green Dot Bystander Training for Faculty and Staff

The Green Dot Bystander Training for faculty and staff will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, Thursday, May 30 in the Education, Health and Human Sciences Building Room 441. This three-hour training takes a deeper dive into the elements of the Green Dot Bystander Intervention program, focusing specifically on the vital role university employees play in establishing and reinforcing campus culture. The program will help employees understand the expanded role of "bystander" and equip university employees to integrate within their current job functions key behaviors that establish two norms:

• Power-based personal violence won't be tolerated;
• Everyone — including faculty, staff and administrators — does their part to keep the campus community free from violence and fear of violence.

This training is hands-on and action-oriented. Email greendot@uidaho.edu by May 28 to sign up.

Are you applying to the NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program?

The deadlines to submit 2019 National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career (NSF CAREER) proposals are between July 18-21, depending on the program. Proposal development specialists in Research and Faculty Development (RFD) are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to assist with the development of your proposal. Specialists review and edit proposal documents (excluding the budget); provide resources to assist with the development of particular sections of the proposal (such as broader impacts and education plan); and offer templates, proposal checklists, NSF CAREER how-to presentations and more. To request proposal development assistance, complete this short form, and a proposal development specialist will follow up. Some of the resources offered are available on the website and others can be requested by emailing the RFD team at ored-rfdteam@uidaho.edu.

Faculty invited to apply for Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence Initiative (IE3) Competition

The Research and Faculty Development (RFD) team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is requesting notice of intent (NOI) to indicate interest in submitting a proposal to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence Initiative (IE3) Competition, a limited submission funding opportunity. The University of Idaho can serve as the lead institution on a single application to this program. The deadline to submit NOIs to RFD is 5 p.m. Pacific time on Monday, June 3. Read more and apply.

New ARI Aquatic Animal Research Facility to Host Dedication, Open House

Join the Aquaculture Research Institute and Office of Research and Economic Development from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 30 for the dedication and open house for a unique new aquaculture research facility on our Moscow campus. The new building is home to one of the only research facilities in the West capable of conducting research on genetics, nutrition, selective breeding, physiology, fish health and endangered species on both freshwater and marine fish species. Faculty, staff, students and members of the local community are welcome to attend the indoor/outdoor event, located at 2000 W 6th Street, about a quarter mile past Farm Road. Parking is available on the west side of the building. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

News Releases

Youth Water Summit Draws Nearly 500 High School Students to Coeur d’Alene May 17, 2019

Hundreds of high school students will bring their water science research to North Idaho College on Tuesday, May 21, as part of the Youth Water Summit. The sixth annual event is the culmination of the Confluence Project — a yearlong, interactive water education initiative organized by the University of Idaho and several Kootenai County-area organizations. “We’re getting kids outside and encouraging hands-on, place-based learning,” said Marie Schmidt, community water outreach specialist at University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene. “Students are meeting experts in the field, and we’re introducing them to STEM fields they otherwise may not think of as career choices like fisheries, hydrology and snow science.” Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Web Coordinator, Executive Leadership, University Communications and Marketing
• Marketing and Communications Manager, University Communications and Marketing
• IRB Coordinator, University Research
• Student Support Specialist, University Outreach
• Management Assistant, President’s Area
• Administrative Assistant, Provost
• Financial and Administrative Assistant, University Advancement
• University Honors Program Coordinator, Academic Initiatives
• Systems Analyst/Programmer, University Research
• Director, Stewardship, University Advancement
• Stewardship Assistant, University Advancement
• Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Development
• Technology Solutions Partner 1, Technology
• Enterprise Developer, Technology

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Faculty and Staff News

Daily Register Moves to Summer Schedule May 20

University Communications and Marketing will move to its academic break newsletter schedule beginning Monday, May 20, and reduce The Daily Register to weekly publication each Monday throughout the summer. The My UI and This Week newsletters have been suspended for the summer and will return in August. The deadline for each week's Daily Register will be noon Friday. Submit an item.

Vandal Soccer Camps Scheduled Over Summer

The University of Idaho’s Women’s Soccer program will be hosting two youth camps this summer, June 10-13 and July 15-18. Half-day participants ages 5-7 are $100; full-day participants ages 8-14 are $200. Get a 15 percent discount with code VandalStaff15. Go to vandalsoccercamps.com for more information or contact Sean Mapson.

Watch the Open Session for Idaho Falls Center Executive Officer Finalist Lee Ostrom

The video from the open session for University of Idaho, Idaho Falls Center Executive Officer finalist Lee Ostrom is now available for viewing. Take a moment to watch it and provide feedback at the available link. Access the video and feedback form.

New ARI Aquatic Animal Research Facility to Host Dedication, Open House

Join the Aquaculture Research Institute and Office of Research and Economic Development from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 30, for the dedication and open house of a unique new aquaculture research facility. The building is home to one of the only facilities in the West capable of conducting research on genetics, nutrition, selective breeding, physiology, fish health and endangered species on freshwater and marine fish species. The event is located at 2000 W. Sixth St., Moscow, about a quarter-mile past Farm Road. Parking is available on the west side of the building. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

News Releases

U of I Study Finds Scientific Reproducibility Does Not Equate to Scientific Truth

Reproducible scientific results are not always true and true scientific results are not always reproducible, according to a mathematical model produced by University of Idaho researchers. Their study, which simulates the search for that scientific truth, was published Wednesday, May 15, in the journal PLOS ONE. Independent confirmation of scientific results — known as reproducibility — lends credibility to a researcher’s conclusion. But researchers have found the results of many well-known science experiments cannot be reproduced, an issue referred to as a “replication crisis.” Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

Retirement Celebration in Honor of Dan Davenport

The office of Strategic Enrollment Management will host a retirement reception in honor of Dan Davenport, director of Student Financial Aid Services. Dan is retiring after 36 years of outstanding service to the University of Idaho. The reception will be held from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 30, in the Vandal Ballroom, Bruce M. Pitman Center, Moscow. Anyone with memories of Dan that they would like to share may email them to sem@uidaho.edu.  

Job Opportunities

• Student Support Specialist, University Outreach
• Management Assistant, President’s Area
• Administrative Assistant, Provost
• Financial and Administrative Assistant, University Advancement
• University Honors Program Coordinator, Academic Initiatives
• Systems Analyst/Programmer, University Research
• Animal Technician, Lab Animal Research Facility, University Research
• Honors Program Academic Advisor, Enrollment Management
• Idaho STARS Advisor — Twin Falls, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• Director, Stewardship, University Advancement
• Stewardship Assistant, University Advancement
• Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Development
• Administrative Coordinator, Enrollment Management
• Technology Solutions Partner 1, Technology
• Enterprise Developer, Technology

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Faculty and Staff News

Participate in a Study Examining the Effects of Sitting on Vascular Function

The Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory is recruiting adult volunteers aged 35 years and older to participate in a research study examining the effects of prolonged sitting on lower body vascular function. Eligible participants are generally healthy and either have been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, or have never been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. The study involves two laboratory visits and approximately five hours of total time. Measurements will include body composition testing, blood draw to obtain blood sugars, fats, as well as markers of vascular function and lower body ultrasound. Contact exphys@uidaho.edu for more information.

Mini Vandal Cheerleaders Needed for Fall

We are looking for U of I Vandal fans to join the Mini Vandals Spirit Squad program. The program is looking for Vandal fans ages 5-12. The minis will practice and perform with current members of the Vandal Spirit Squads. They will perform at home football, soccer and volleyball games. Registration for the Mini Vandals is open through Friday, June 21. The Mini Vandals Spirit Squad package costs $100 per participant and includes a Vandal Cheer shirt, Vandal poms, online footage of a halftime performance, pictures with current squad members, a game day ticket for each performance event and a face tattoo.

Watch the Open Session for Idaho Falls Center Executive Officer Finalist Lee Ostrom

The video from the open session for University of Idaho, Idaho Falls Center Executive Officer finalist Lee Ostrom is now available for viewing. Take a moment to watch it and provide feedback at the available link. Access the video and feedback form.

Faculty Invited to Apply for Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award

The Research and Faculty Development (RFD) team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is requesting a notice of intent from associate or full professors to be nominated for the Brain Research Foundation Scientific Innovations Award, a limited-submission funding opportunity. Individuals interested in being nominated for this award must submit a notice of intent to RFD by 5 p.m. Pacific time Friday, May 17. Read more and apply.

Feature Stories

Grad Discovers Code to Success in Coeur d’Alene

From high above the streets of downtown Coeur d’Alene, Alex Parenti works to perfect his senior project, monitoring prime parking spots through a mobile app. The experience of completing a second bachelor’s degree at the University of Idaho might inspire déjà vu for Parenti, if not for this lakeside city and the wisdom that comes only with experience. Read more.

News Releases

New $17 Million Grant to Boost Idaho’s Biomedical Research, Workforce

A statewide network of Idaho’s educational institutions, led by the University of Idaho, received a five-year, $17 million award to build Idaho’s growing biomedical workforce and strengthen research infrastructure. The funds, received through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutional Development Award (IDeA) Program from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences, will continue research on advances in areas including new antibiotics, brain trauma, safety issues with e-cigarettes, cancer therapeutics and improvements for wound healing. Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Financial and Administrative Assistant, University Advancement
• Assistant Director of Admissions — Denver, Colorado — Enrollment Management
• Idaho STARS Advisor — Twin Falls, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• Director, Stewardship, University Advancement
• Stewardship Assistant, University Advancement
• Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Development
• Administrative Coordinator, Enrollment Management
• Technology Solutions Partner 1, Information Technology Services
• Enterprise Developer, Information Technology Services
• Administrative Assistant, Provost

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Faculty and Staff News

May 24 is the Deadline to Order Laptops and Desktops Through ITS For FY19

Order laptops and desktops through ITS by May 24 to provide sufficient time to receive them by the end of this fiscal year. The deadline for ordering all other hardware through ITS is June 7. Request hardware here. ITS works with approved vendors to ensure equipment purchased meets standards and will meet the specific needs of the user. When equipment is ordered through ITS, ordering, shipping, configuration and setup are handled by ITS support staff. If a non-standard piece of hardware is needed, ITS will research options and provide guidance. This service is available to all university departments for university equipment only. ITS is happy to assist anyone with questions. Request assistance at the ITS tech support portal.

Watch the Open Session for Idaho Falls Center Executive Officer Finalist Lee Ostrom

The video from the open session for University of Idaho, Idaho Falls Center Executive Officer finalist Lee Ostrom is now available for viewing. Take a moment to watch it and provide feedback at the available link. Access the video and feedback form.

Reminder: U of I is a Tobacco-Free Campus

In order to protect the health of all of our students, employees and community at large, the University of Idaho is proud to be 100 percent tobacco-free. The use of cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes (vaping), smokeless tobacco, hookahs and any other tobacco-based products, is banned on all U of I property, research facilities and in university vehicles. Vandal Health Education has numerous resources for students who would like to reduce their tobacco use, including free cessation materials and local classes. U of I employees and students can find out more about tobacco cessation resources here.

Feature Stories

From Fires to Medicine, Thanks to Philosophy

Like so many of his fellow philosophy majors, Bradley Bruce takes philosophy seriously. President of the Philosophy Club, Bruce is also a member of Pi Sigma Tau, the national philosophy honor society. Also like so many of his fellow philosophers, Bruce’s path to his degree was not a straight line. Before learning of his love for philosophy, he spent his summers fighting wildfires for the U.S. Forest Service. Read more.

Kudos and Acknowledgments

U of I Cycling Champion heads to USA Cycling National Championships

University of Idaho senior Jordan Chapman is featured among athletes on the USA Cycling homepage. Chapman, a senior in electrical engineering, is among collegiate athletes from all corners of the country who are converging this week on Augusta, Georgia, for the 2019 USA Cycling Collegiate Road National Championships. Get the details.

CEHHS's Julie Amador Featured in NSF's STEM Video Showcase

Julie Amador, associate professor of mathematics education at U of I, will be featured in the 2019 STEM for All Video Showcase funded by the National Science Foundation. The event is being held online May 13-20. The presentation, "SyncOn," looks at a synchronous online model to support middle grade mathematics teachers. The project was funded by the National Science Foundation. Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Financial and Administrative Assistant, University Advancement
• University Honors Program Academic Advisor, Enrollment Management
• Systems Analyst/Programmer, University Research
• Animal Technician, Lab Animal Research Facility, University Research
• Honors Program Coordinator, Academic Initiatives
• Assistant Director of Admissions — Denver, Colorado — Enrollment Management
• Idaho STARS Advisor — Twin Falls, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• Director, Stewardship, University Advancement
• Stewardship Assistant, University Advancement
• Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Development
• Administrative Coordinator, Enrollment Management
• Technology Solutions Partner 1, Information Technology Services
• Enterprise Developer, Information Technology Services

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.

Faculty and Staff News

Daily Register Moves to Summer Schedule May 20

University Communications and Marketing will move to its academic break newsletter schedule beginning Monday, May 20, and reduce The Daily Register to weekly publication each Monday throughout the summer. The My UI and This Week newsletters will be suspended during the summer and return in August. The deadline for each week's Daily Register will be noon Friday. Submit an item.

Watch the Open Session for Idaho Falls Center Executive Officer Finalist Lee Ostrom

The video from the open session for University of Idaho, Idaho Falls Center Executive Officer finalist Lee Ostrom is now available for viewing. Take a moment to watch it and provide feedback at the available link. Access the video and feedback form.

New ARI Aquatic Animal Research Facility to Host Dedication, Open House

Join the Aquaculture Research Institute and Office of Research and Economic Development from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, May 30, for the dedication and open house for a unique new aquaculture research facility on our Moscow campus. The new building is home to one of the only facilities in the West capable of conducting research on genetics, nutrition, selective breeding, physiology, fish health and endangered species on freshwater and marine fish species. All are welcome at the event, located at 2000 W. Sixth St., Moscow, about a quarter-mile past Farm Road. Parking is available on the west side of the building. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.

Researchers in the News

Help us share your research with the public. If you have an upcoming journal publication and think your research is newsworthy, contact either UCM Science and Content Writer Leigh Cooper or your college's marketing and communications manager. We may be interested in publicizing your work with a press release, social media, etc. Reach out to us soon after your paper has been accepted and before you publish.

Ouch! Don’t Get Stung!

The risk from bees, wasps and other stinging insects can be a year-round threat. Their activity often peaks in late summer, a prime time for getting stung while on the job or off the clock. A well-known aggressive stinging insect is the yellow-jacket, a yellow and black wasp resembling a bee, but with a narrower body and no fuzz. Because they often build their nests underground, it can be easy to accidentally stumble over their homes, causing them to become agitated. They can be more aggressive than bees and may even sting without being provoked. Visit the I-Safety page for more information or call Environmental Health and Safety at 208-885-6524.

Feature Stories

Making a Difference with Reforestation

Gabrielle Harden, 28, came from Detroit, Michigan, to the University of Idaho for its forestry program and by her own sense of adventure. Through opportunities at the College of Natural Resources, she developed her leadership and research skills, including work in Togo, Africa, one of the most deforested countries in the world, an experience she says changed her life. After graduating, Harden hopes to find work in reforestation. Read Gabrielle’s story.

News Releases

U of I Dual-Credit Program Earns National Accreditation

Idaho high school students enrolled in dual-credit courses through the University of Idaho now know without a doubt they are getting the same high-quality program as is delivered on campus. U of I’s dual-credit program recently received accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation Commission, one of seven newly accredited programs to join the group of 112 nationally accredited programs. The accreditation means the classes in which high school students can receive college credits are rigorous and provide an authentic college experience. Read more.

Job Opportunities

• Financial and Administrative Assistant, University Advancement
• Honors Program Coordinator, Academic Initiatives
• Administrative Coordinator, College of Business and Economics
• Systems Analyst/Programmer, University Research
• Animal Technician, Lab Animal Research Facility, University Research
• Honors Program Academic Advisor, Enrollment Management
• Assistant Director of Admissions — Denver, Colorado — Enrollment Management
• Idaho STARS Advisor — Twin Falls, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences
• Director, Stewardship, University Advancement
• Stewardship Assistant, University Advancement
• Assistant to the Associate Vice President, Development
• Administrative Coordinator, Enrollment Management
• Technology Solutions Partner 1, Information Technology Services
• Enterprise Developer, Information Technology Services

View a complete listing of career opportunities available at the University of Idaho.