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Join the Auditorium Chamber Music Series Jan. 23 in the Admin Auditorium to experience Avery Fisher Career Grant winners, the Viano Quartet.
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Attend the Backcountry Film Festival Jan. 28 at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre. Funds support area avalanche centers.
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Engineering students and faculty are developing AI-driven automation solutions for Amalgamated Sugar to keep the plant's assembly line from breaking down while adding components to maintain moisture levels in sugar beets, helping the company improve productivity and optimizing both quality and quantity. Pictured from left are computer science graduate student Hunter Hawkins and research faculty John Shovic.
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    The U of I College of Graduate Studies team is made up of dedicated employees who are committed to supporting graduate students at every stage of their academic journey. Our employees work closely with you to ensure your success and wellbeing and will help with everything from graduate funding and academic advising to student wellness and professional development.

    Explore the directory below to connect with the people who support your graduate experience, or contact us directly at cogs@uidaho.edu or 208-885-2647.

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    Jerry R. McMurtry

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    With more than 600 dedicated graduate faculty members, U of I is here to support your academic journey. For questions about a specific program or program-specific funding, contact the graduate program director listed on each program’s page.

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