“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 UI’s College of Engineering is helping accomplish this objective. We are pleased to be able to contribute to UI’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

Research News

Looking for a way to tell the story of your research?

Posted Thu, 21 Sep 2017 14:33:00 -0700

Do you have text, images, video, audio, and/or maps you would like combine into an application to tell a story? Story Maps might be helpful to you. The application is available to you through our GIS site license. Curious? Contact Bruce Godfrey GIS Librarian, with questions.
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Postdoctoral and Research Associates Orientation Sept. 19

Posted Thu, 14 Sep 2017 14:26:00 -0700

All postdocs and research associates, old and new, are invited to attend our first annual Postdoc Orientation from 3-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19, in IRIC 305.
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Using 3-D Printers in Research and Education Showcase

Posted Wed, 13 Sep 2017 15:37:00 -0700

College and universities with 3-D printing technology can foster innovations in faculty research and prepare students for a workforce that demands sharp critical thinking and collaboration skills. The right technology attracts not only bright students, but also talented faculty and valuable industry partners, leading to valuable business partnerships that can give students vital real-world experience.
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UI Faculty Contribute to Wildfire Research Report

Posted Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:19:00 -0700

University of Idaho faculty made major contributions to a National Academies of Sciences (NAS), Engineering and Medicine report, released in early September, titled "A Century of Wildland Fire Research: Contributions to Long-term Approaches for Wildland Fire Management." Department of Geography Associate Professor John Abatzoglou was one of four experts chosen to review the proceedings prior to publication and College of Natural Resources Assistant Professor Travis Paveglio's research on community variation in relationships and response to wildland fire was featured in the report. Read more

UI-Led Team Receives $700K Grant to Study Antelope in Mozambique

Posted Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:42:00 -0700

A researcher in the College of Natural Resources has received a $700,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue studying how body size impacts behavior and survival of native antelope in Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, Africa. Read more