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U of I-Led Study Finds Evidence of Changing Seasons, Rain on Titan’s North Pole
Posted Wed, 16 Jan 2019 08:41:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 16, 2019 — An image from the international Cassini spacecraft provides evidence of rainfall on the north pole of Titan, the largest of Saturn’s moons. The rainfall would be the first indication of the start of a summer season in the moon’s northern hemisphere. Read more
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust awards University of Idaho $60,000 to develop machine that purifies wastewater
Posted Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:59:00 -0800
Moscow, Idaho — The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded $60,000 to the University of Idaho to support a team of researchers developing a new technology that purifies wastewater and helps stop toxic algae blooms. Read more
Submit a Space Request for IRIC
Posted Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:19:00 -0800
The Integrated Research and Innovation Center (IRIC) Facility Committee continues to consider applications for space in the IRIC facility. The deadline for the next round of consideration is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11. Researchers may submit an Initial Space Request form for long-term projects and programs or a short-term/low-risk activities request. Read more
U of I Study Predicts Increase in Global List of Threatened Plant Species
Posted Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:39:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 3, 2018 — More than 15,000 plant species have a high probability of being considered threatened or near-threatened under a new model used to predict conservation status. The model, which shows the predicted levels of risk to plants worldwide, was published as part of a study to help governments and resource managers evaluate where conservation resources are most needed. Read more
University of Idaho Administrator Named 2018 AAAS Fellow
Posted Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:34:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Dec. 3, 2018 — University of Idaho Vice President for Research and Economic Development Janet E. Nelson was named a 2018 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for her contributions to the field of chemistry. Nelson is one of 416 fellows named this year. Read more
“One of the missions of the Micron Foundation is to help cultivate the next generation of scientists and engineers. The impressive work being done in U of I’s College of Engineering is helping accomplish this objective. We are pleased to be able to contribute to U of I’s microelectronics program as part of our support for STEM education in our state, country and around the world.”
—Mark Durcan, CEO, Micron Technology, Inc