News and Features
Every day, University of Idaho researchers, scholars and artists make discoveries, create new works, publish their findings and begin new explorations.
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U of I Research News
ORED RISE EIS Deadline Extended to Oct. 25
Posted Mon, 21 Oct 2019 14:29:00 -0700
The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) is extending the deadline for the RISE Equipment and Infrastructure Support (EIS) program to 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25. This will allow more time to develop proposals and secure the required cost share for this program. Additionally, in an attempt to alleviate the burden associated with committing cash as match for this program, ORED is relaxing restrictions on what can be included as matching for this competition only. Read more
ORED RISE Funding Program Equipment Infrastructure Support Proposals Due Oct. 21
Posted Thu, 17 Oct 2019 14:31:00 -0700
The Office of Research and Economic Development (ORED) invites faculty to submit proposals by Monday, Oct. 21, for the ORED RISE Equipment and Infrastructure Support (EIS) 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. This will be the fourth time ORED has sponsored the EIS awards. Prior funded awards were distributed over a large range of disciplines. Read more
U of I-Led Study Finds Experimental Fences Deter Elephant Crop Raiding, Provide Income
Posted Thu, 17 Oct 2019 09:59:00 -0700
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
Participate in a Study Investigating Reported Dietary Intake, Attention and Memory in University Students
Posted Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0700
Researchers in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences are recruiting undergraduate and graduate students aged 18-26 years to participate in a study exploring the relationships among foods consumed, nutrients found in the skin and cognition. Read more
Library Supports Research by Lowering Barriers to Publishing
Posted Thu, 12 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0700
The University of Idaho is now part of a program from the open access publisher Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) which publishes journals in a variety of fields. The program provides U of I authors a 10% discount on article processing charges (APC) when publishing in an MDPI journal. Approximately 168 articles have been published by U of I authors in MDPI journals in the past 10 years. Read more
Participate in a Study Investigating Food Intake, Attention and Memory in Middle School Age Children
Posted Tue, 10 Sep 2019 14:02:00 -0700
Researchers in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences are recruiting children age 11-14 years to participate in a study exploring the relationships among the foods children eat, the nutrients found in their skin and the way they think. The study requires one 90-minute in-person visit and two additional assignments to be completed at home, lasting approximately 30 minutes each. Read more