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Changing the World One Nanoparticle at a Time
Quinn MacPherson's achievements led to him being named a Goldwater Scholar – a prestigious national award that recognizes excellence in science and mathematics.
» Learn about Quinn's achievements in materials science engineering and physics

Student EXPO Project Allows State Board of Education to Mine Vital Data
Mapping out a successful future often depends on the ability to understand the past. Computer Science capstone students are working with the State Board of Education to create a software solution to a historically big problem.
» Learn more about the Idaho State Board of Education Data Mining Tool

Keeping Centered: Bow Balances Work and Play at University
While activities outside the classroom help keep Bow balanced as a student, it was the chemical engineering department’s reputation that drew him to the University.
» Read more about Jacob Bow, a 2011 Goldwater Scholar.

Real-World Value from an Out-of-this-World EXPO Project
Students involved with the 2011 EXPO’s Insane Methane Rain Plane project developed an experiment that can be flown on a future research mission to Titan, Saturn's largest moon.
» Find out what the students say is the greatest value of being a part of EXPO.

Professor’s Experience Brings the Calm after the Storm
Perspective on a Global Crisis
While many worried about the worst case scenario, Tokuhiro equated it to a much simpler situation.
» Watch Professor Tokuhiro's seminar on the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Accident.