MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 17, 2019 — A University of Idaho-led team of researchers found that experimental fences reduced the number of times elephants left Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park to raid nearby crops by 80-95%; beehive fences appeared to be the most effective at deterring crop raiding while also providing a revenue source for neighboring villages through the production of honey. Read more

ORED Announces New Idaho Geological Survey Director and State Geologist

Posted Mon, 23 Sep 2019 14:32:00 -0700

Geologist Claudio Berti was recently named director and state geologist at the Idaho Geological Survey (IGS), a state agency that collects and shares data on geology, minerals, energy, hazards, land resources and water resources for Idaho's citizens. Berti reports to the University of Idaho's president through the Office of Research and Economic Development. Read more

Apply to the NSF IUSE-Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments Program; Notice of Intent Deadline is Oct. 7

Posted Fri, 20 Sep 2019 15:05:00 -0700

The Research and Faculty Development team in the Office of Research and Economic Development is requesting Notice of Intent for submitting a proposal to the NSF IUSE-Professional Formation of Engineers: Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (RED) program, a limited submission opportunity. The deadline to submit Notices of Intent to the Research and Faculty Department is 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7. Read more

Apply for ORED RISE Equipment Infrastructure Support Awards by Oct. 21

Posted Thu, 19 Sep 2019 14:38:00 -0700

The Office of Research and Economic Development invites faculty to submit proposals by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21, for the ORED RISE Equipment and Infrastructure Support program. The awards are intended to enhance U of I's research, scholarship and creative activity by providing support for equipment purchases, upgrades and repairs related to research and creative activity infrastructure. Read more

U of I-led Team Identifies, Clones Gene to Protect Wheat, Barley from Major Disease

Posted Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:41:00 -0700

MOSCOW, Idaho — Sept. 13, 2019 — A University of Idaho-led team of international researchers identified and cloned a gene that can fend off a major disease threat to wheat and barley. The fungus can cut yields by half or more during severe outbreaks. 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