“I hope to be doing something within wildlife conservation. Whether that be working on better policy, or restoring injured habitats and wildlife, I want to be working towards a healthier place for everyone.” Meet Grand Challenge student Phaedra Roby buff.ly/3JzvyJl

Without a doubt, this year's Research and Creative Activity Month was our most joyous, exhilarated and impressive to date. We could not have celebrated it so perfectly without you. Thank you!! buff.ly/3JF8DMz

👋 Meet Anna Drennen (speaking in the first photo) and Michelle Grek (to Anna's right). They recently presented the success of their new initiative, "The Project Management Initiative," at The National Organization For Research Development Professionals (NORDP) held in Bellevue.

In case you needed more proof that Boise State's Vertically Integrated Projects (VIP) courses are AMAZING, the 'Brain Health: VR-Scent for Alzheimer’s Detection' project team won second place at the 2024 VIP Consortium Innovation Competition! buff.ly/454FjsW

This summer at Boise State, 17 high school students in the American Chemical Society (ACS) Snake River Section will conduct research on cutting-edge projects at Boise State through the Project SEED program. buff.ly/3wUKfE2

🔥 Deadline Friday, July 12; Grant Writing Workshop Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… More details: linkedin.com/posts/boise-st…

Holly Nesbitt, a postdoctoral researcher at Boise State, explores how Nebraskan ranchers' social networks impact their use of fire for land management. Researchers suggest these networks can help overcome barriers to effective removal techniques. buff.ly/4drvLM5

The Story Collider meets Boise State! 📅 Date: Tuesday, September 10th ⏰ Time: Doors open at 6:00 pm. The show starts at 6:30 pm Mountain Time. 💰 Cost: Free! Link: storycollider.org/tickets/2024/6…

Boost your grant success! Join us for the Assessment & Evaluation Workshop on Oct 18, 10 AM-12 PM. Gain tools & expert insights to craft winning evaluation plans. Register now: broncolearn.boisestate.edu/browse/allcour… #Grants #Research #Evaluation

Environmental Studies faculty Jared Talley is positively impacting rural environmental studies. With roots in Southwest Idaho, Talley is leading powerful work in rural STEM education and community engagement. Read more about his story here: buff.ly/3YnLZ3t

While the Hispanic population in the U.S. is growing, a shocking 98% of scientific publications are in English. Carolina Viera, a Spanish professor at Boise State, is working to make science accessible to Spanish speaking communities. Learn more here! buff.ly/3U8t3TY

In 1987, Boise State launched the Master in Raptor Biology program. Today, it is still the only university in the U.S. with a degree of this kind. Meet Robin Garwood, a wildlife biologist who graduated in the first cohort! buff.ly/3BLARVo #USFS #raptors #idaho

“By the time I was five, I knew that I would either be a biologist or I would be Glen Campbell, because True Grit had just come out. By the time I was seven I was banding Brewer’s blackbird nestlings with bread bag twist ties,” said alum Eric Atkinson. buff.ly/3UTlCAA

On the evening of July 24, 2024, lightning lit a fire in the Sawtooth Mountains two miles southwest of Grandjean and 14 miles southwest of Stanley. This started the Wapiti Fire. Boise State University researchers have been working to collect data ever since. buff.ly/49qycwX

It all began with a simple question at the beach: How can plants grow in the sand? Marie-Anne de Graaff’s curiosity led to a career dedicated to exploring the connections between plants, soil and ecosystems. Learn more in our feature: buff.ly/3VDSu0l

Boise State undergraduates Maci Mattravers and Alice Mwamba are teaming up with Boise State Faculty, the City of Boise and Global Gardens to support farmers from refugee backgrounds and break down cultural and economic barriers. Read more here: buff.ly/42kZqUr

Rebecca Som Castellano is addressing farmland loss and advocating for just, sustainable food systems in Idaho. As a Boise State professor, she uplifts agricultural communities through research, advocacy and collaboration. Learn more: buff.ly/wpOmy5Q #BoiseState

From designing a robot arm in undergrad to leading artificial intelligence research at Boise State, Professor Lan Li is shaping the future of quantum computing and energy-water resilience across Idaho. Read more about her research and impact here: buff.ly/FnQoSe0

For Matt Williamson, growing up with a wildlife biologist father inspired a passion for conservation. Now at Boise State, he uses geospatial mapping to tackle challenges like wolf reintroduction & climate adaptation. Read his story here: buff.ly/A4Quuq2

"These are family histories we are losing when we lose farmland." Boise State doctoral candidate Gwénaëlle d’Aumale is on a mission to understand Idaho's farmland loss and the pressures farmers face. Read her story: buff.ly/uSiQLYz