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U of I initiative propels researchers to prestigious fellowships
Posted 3/31/2025 5:34:00 PM
Four U of I early-career researchers will advance work in high-impact fields through FOCUS, a new multi-university research initiative. Read more
U of I awarded $4.5 million to pioneer AI tools for research administration
Posted 3/19/2025 9:11:00 PM
U of I has been awarded a $4.5 million grant leveraging generative AI to streamline administrative processes and drive efficiency in research management. Read more
Idaho graduate students to compete in next month’s statewide Three Minute Thesis competition
Posted 1/28/2025 7:47:00 PM
Graduate students from Idaho’s three public research institutions will present their research during the seventh Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. Read more
U of I has more scientists in world’s top 2% than rest of Idaho combined
Posted 11/19/2024 8:23:00 PM
University of Idaho has more scientists at the top of their field than all other Idaho research institutions and Idaho National Laboratory combined. Read more
U of I researcher uncovers surprising way to stop beer from exploding
Posted 10/30/2024 12:00:00 PM
A potential solution to a common beer-spoiling menace could be bubbling up from an unexpected source, thanks to research led by U of I’s Paul Rowley. Read more
POP Talks to feature pioneering U of I research in bite-sized presentations
Posted 10/10/2024 10:00:00 AM
Eight University of Idaho faculty members will display their innovative research and creative work at the annual POP Talks at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. Read more
U of I-led study uncovers first evidence of a volcanic spatter cone on Mars
Posted 9/26/2024 11:28:00 PM
A U of I researcher has discovered a Martian volcanic feature that strongly resembles spatter cones found on Earth. Read more
Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship welcomes latest cohort
Posted 9/25/2024 9:30:00 AM
The Idaho Science and Technology Policy Fellowship is welcoming its fifth and largest cohort to date with two incoming fellows and one second-year fellow. Read more
Xiaogang Ma Earns M. Lee Allison Award for Outstanding Contributions to Geoinformatics and Data Science
Posted 8/14/2024 9:04:00 PM
University of Idaho Associate Professor of Computer Science Xiaogang (Marshall) Ma was selected by the Geological Society of America (GSA) for the M. Lee Allison Award for contributions to the field of geoinformatics and data science. Read more
U of I, USDA demo robotic weeding system to improve national reforestation
Posted 8/1/2024 9:04:00 PM
University of Idaho recently demonstrated an advanced robotic device used to eradicate weeds at the Coeur d’Alene Nursery. Read more
U of I College of Science to Host Two Days of Hands-On Science Exploration April 19-20
Posted 4/12/2024 2:00:00 PM
U of I’s College of Science is presenting Vandal Science Days, a two-day science event scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, on campus in Moscow. Read more
U of I Receives Over $11 Million to Launch Research Center in Women’s Nutrition and Health
Posted 4/10/2024 5:15:00 PM
U of I has received more than $11 million toward creating a biomedical research center focused on furthering studies on women’s health and nutrition. Read more
U of I Student Receives Prestigious Goldwater Scholarship
Posted 4/3/2024 3:40:00 PM
A University of Idaho Honors Program student majoring in microbiology has been awarded the 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship. Read more
New U of I Facility in Parma to Help Farmers Adapt to a Changing World
Posted 3/5/2024 11:30:00 PM
U of ’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences dedicated a new laboratory in Parma on Feb. 20 that promises to advance crop science and technology. Read more
U of I Researchers on Team Exploring Black Hole Mergers With NASA Award
Posted 2/14/2024 6:03:00 PM
A team including U of I researchers is going to explore the physics of supermassive black hole mergers and galaxy collisions. Read more
U of I to Host Idaho’s Sixth Statewide Three Minute Thesis Competition Feb. 6
Posted 1/25/2024 7:00:00 PM
Next month, graduate students from Idaho’s public research institutions will present their research at the statewide Three Minute Thesis competition. Read more
U of I Awarded Grant for Modeling Project to Improve US’s Resilience to Water Scarcity
Posted 1/17/2024 4:00:00 PM
University of Idaho Assistant Professor Meng Zhao will lead a modeling project to enhance water budget predictions in the contiguous United States. Read more
U of I Faculty to Present World-Changing Research at POP Talks on Nov. 1
Posted 10/26/2023 6:16:00 PM
Experience the Power of Possibility with U of I’s inaugural POP Talks 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the Bruce M. Pitman Center’s Vandal Ballroom. Read more
U of I Study Finds Moderate Cattle Grazing Has No Effect on Sage Grouse Nest Success
Posted 10/24/2023 11:04:00 PM
Sage grouse and cows can coexist on the same land without declines in sage grouse nest success or insect abundance, according to a 10-year U of I study. Read more
U of I Research Team Identifies Polar Bears Using DNA Found in Paw Prints
Posted 8/17/2023 11:00:00 PM
University of Idaho wildlife genetics experts use DNA from paw prints to identify polar bears, a unique, non-invasive way to identify the animals. Read more