Isaacson Receives Second Fulbright Fellowship
Posted: Monday, March 21 2011
Peter Isaacson, professor of geological sciences, has been awarded a Fulbright Fellowship during summer 2011. The award is for combined teaching and research at the Universidad Autónoma de Entre Rios, in Diamante, Argentina. Teamed with Argentine colleague Mercedes diPasquo, Isaacson will offer a will offer a field-based course with objectives of a complete geological evaluation of a Devonian-age ...
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College of Science Student Research Expo
Friday, October 28 2011 at 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM
The College of Science proudly announces the seventh annual Student Research Expo. More than 40 undergraduate and graduate students will present posters on their research projects from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 28, in the Teaching and Learning Center lounge area on the 100 level. All are welcome to attend and learn more about student research in the college.
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Job, Internship & Grad School Fair - Corporate/For-Profit Industry Focus
Wednesday, October 5 2011 at 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
This recruitment fair will offer Idaho students and alumni the opportunity to connect with employers in for-profit industries on Oct. 5 from 1 p.m to 5 p.m. Employers will hire for full-time, internship and summer positions. This event is free to job seekers. Employers interested in recruiting must register in advance. Registration and additional information can be found at www.uidaho.edu/careerce...
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Physics | Geography | Statistical Science | Biological Sciences | Chemistry | Geological Sciences | Mathematics | Career Center | Student Affairs

Geology Seminar: "Magma supply and storage at Kilauea Volcano, Hawaii"
Thursday, September 22 2011 at 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Speaker: Mike Poland, USGS-Hawaii Volcano Observatory
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Dissertation Defense: Renee Breedlovestrout
Friday, February 4 2011 at 11:30 AM
Renee Breedlovestrout, doctoral candidate in Geology, will defend her dissertation on Feb. 4 at 11:30 a.m. in Mines 306. The dissertation title is: "Paleofloristic Studies in the Paleogene Chuckanut Basin, Western Washington, USA."
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U-Idaho Geologists Help with Earthquake Hazard Preparedness in Blaine County
Posted: Tuesday, April 9
Geologists from the Idaho Geological Survey, or IGS, at the University of Idaho are working this month to identify areas in Blaine County that would be most affected in the event of a damaging earthquake. The results of the survey will inform county leaders and residents how to better prepare for seismic hazards.
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Geological Sciences | News Release

2013 College of Science Student Awards
Posted: Thursday, April 4
The College of Science has named Katie Slavens as the recipient of the John P. George Award for 2013. The George Award is given to the outstanding graduating senior from the college, chosen from among students nominated from each of the college’s departments. Katie will receive a certificate and a 50 oz. engraved silver bar, to be presented at the college’s graduation reception in the ...
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Idaho Geological Survey and U-Idaho Explore for Geothermal Energy
Posted: Thursday, January 10
MOSCOW, Idaho – In an effort to provide the most accurate assessment of high-temperature geothermal energy potential in the region, the Idaho Geological Survey recently drilled new wells in southeastern Idaho. “These new thermal gradient wells will provide the first accurate picture of the heat flow regime beneath this important volcanic province,” said project leader John Welha...
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Geology | Geology | Research | News Release | Eastern Idaho | Geology

New Idaho Geological Survey Map a Boon to State’s Economic Development
Posted: Wednesday, October 17 2012
MOSCOW, Idaho – Map enthusiasts, geoscientists and resource managers this week will welcome the Idaho Geological Survey’s first release in 35 years of an all-encompassing geologic map of the Gem State. Geologic maps – in addition to showing regular features like mountains, rivers, plains, towns and roads – include details on the distribution, nature and age relationships of rocks, faults and stra...
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U-Idaho Talent Makes Waves
Posted: Monday, April 9 2012
By Donna Emert MOSCOW, Idaho – University of Idaho graduate student in geological sciences, Alex Patthoff, and his research adviser, geology professor Simon Kattenhorn, have made a discovery of international significance.   Patthoff and Kattenhorn's groundbreaking research documents evidence of a liquid ocean on Saturn's moon Enceladus, which is currently being imaged by NASA's Cassini...
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