Research & Engagement

The features and profiles in this section are a compilation of new and archived stories that showcase the students, faculty, staff, alumni, research, events and other promotional highlights of the University of Idaho. Check back regularly for updates.

President Nellis visits Aberdeen Extension
It’s been 18 years since a University of Idaho president visited the Aberdeen Research and Extension Center in Aberdeen, Idaho; but that has now changed.
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Researchers: 1, Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: 0
University of Idaho Researchers Aim to Unlock Plasmid Transfer Secrets
In an effort to take the resistance out of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, University of Idaho researchers are getting down to the genetic level
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V is For…The Word We're Afraid to Speak
Changing Women's Health at the Global Level
Increasing understanding about normal vaginal microbiota – or bacteria – so that physicians can better identify conditions that make women prone to infections and other diseases, and avoid the development of health problems.
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Constructing Global Outreach
Building on an Architecture Degree with Service
Architecture students head south to help out farmers in need.
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A Cup of Coffee to Jumpstart Sustainability
Moscow Coffee Compost Project (MoCoPro)
Coffee grounds won't go to waste
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Do You Dig History?
University Students Analyze Sandpoint’s History
Little Things Tell a Lot About the Big Story
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Counting Research Dollars: Let Apples Equal Apples
by Jack McIver, University of Idaho VP for Research
Opinion piece submitted to the Idaho Statesman
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Chamber of Secrets
Anechoic chamber helps research hi-tech antennas
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Evolving a Solution
Life always finds a way. And apparently, so does simulated life.
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Trout + Trout = Salmon?
Research in the Department of Biological Sciences
Joe Cloud, professor of biological sciences, is attempting to use rainbow trout as surrogate parents to increase the sockeye salmon population in Redfish Lake.
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Blogs Away!
Scientists’ Research Explodes onto the Web
College of Science blog: www.uidahoblogs.com/science
Science Blog

Bioinformatics
Building Core Power
Zaid Abdo, assistant professor of mathematics, statistics and bioinformatics
» 5,600 trials and counting

The Basque Project
Sustaining a Diverse Community
Collaboration to Enhance the Basque Block
» A College of Art and Architecture Project led by Sherry McKibben and Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg

$1.1 Million Grant Funds Nutrition Experts' to Combat Childhood Obesity
Two University of Idaho faculty study the perceptions of parents and childcare providers
The grant will help parents and childcare operators better address issues of childhood obesity
» The need is clear... communication with parents

Discoveries
Featuring projects that are adding to the human bank of knowledge every day
» Learning something new every day

Tomorrow's Discoveries Today
New projects with Idaho's scientists
» Cutting-edge science at the University of Idaho

Freshmen Faculty & Fellows
Students and faculty make headlines in the world of science
» Talents at work