Natural Resources dissertation defense for Yusuf
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Natural Resources, Sodiq Yusuf, under major professor Armando McDonald, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Valorisation of Natural Fibers in Extrudable Composites" on September 1, 2026 at 9:30 am PDT in CNR 200. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: CNR 200 - College of Natural Resources - Main Campus.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM.
Environmental Science dissertation defense for Kumar
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Environmental Science, Kundan Kumar, under major professor Ming-Hsun Cheng, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Sustainability Evaluation of Carbohydrate Recovery from Sugar Beet Pulp through Hydrothermal Pretreatment" on September 8, 2026 at 1:00 PDT in CHE 301 Idaho Falls Campus. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: CHE 301 - University of Idaho, Idaho Falls.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Graduate Student Essentials - Tools and Tips for Literature Reviews
This workshop will offer tools and advice for researching, organizing, and writing literature reviews. The process of composing literature reviews will be demystified, and citation managers and research matrices will be introduced to participants. Ample time will be given for participant questions and concerns.
During this workshop, participants will: Discover tools to assist in the creation of literature reviews, Explore the hidden work required to create literature reviews, Situate the importance of literature reviews in scholarship writ large and their own research, This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, September 14, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. International Graduate Student Essentials: Grants and Fellowships
The International Graduate Student Essentials series covers the topics most important to international graduate students: funding, working after graduate school, and other similar topics.
Curious about how to get a grant or fellowship? Come to this program, where we will cover the typical application process, tips and tricks to improve your applications, and how to look for grants and fellowships. Come with any questions you have.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88099485437.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Mental Health Series: Making Friends in Grad School
The Mental Health Series is designed to address the common mental health topics relevant to graduate students. Topics include maintaining healthy relationships, as well as dealing with stress and anxiety.
Graduate school research and studies can be inherently isolating, making it incredibly tough to build a social circle. This workshop tackles that challenge head-on. Discover practical strategies to break out of your shell, leverage supportive community-based settings, and build meaningful friendships that will help support you throughout your graduate school journey and beyond.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86484425697.
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Professional Development Initiative: Promoting Your Personal Brand
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) includes events, workshops, and classes intended to provide opportunities to promote the academic and professional success of graduate students, postdocs, and other early career trainees.
Do you want employers to notice you more? Come to this workshop, where we will discuss how to cultivate a style that will get make your professional profile unique and attractive to employers.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82483887342.
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials - Introduction to Zotero
This workshop will guide you through everything you need to know about the citation manager Zotero. You will learn how to organize scholarly materials, create bibliographies, summarize annotations, collaborate on group projects and preserve your research for future reference.
During this workshop, participants will:Learn how to install and sync Zotero to keep your research up to date across multiple devices, Understand how Zotero uses the Snapshot browser plug-in to collect metadata and generate citations, Discover how to export and preserve your research at the end of the semester, making it easy to access later while minimizing storage needs, This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, September 21, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Format Your Thesis/Dissertation
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Confused how your thesis or dissertation is supposed to be formatted? Come to this workshop to understand the formatting guidelines and requirements, get helpful tips, and see examples of how a finished thesis or dissertation should look like. Come with questions!
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials - Enriching Research Projects with Oral History
Oral history recordings are a rich but often underused research resource. This workshop explores how firsthand accounts can add human context and new perspectives to research across a wide range of disciplines. Participants will learn how to discover oral histories using the library’s Oral History as Data platform and how to incorporate recordings into their own projects through citation and embedding.
During this workshop, participants will:Explore how oral histories can provide unique insights for fields such as Health Education, Environmental Science, Economics, and Psychology. Learn how to search digital collections, navigate Oral History as Data transcripts, request access to recordings that have not been digitized, and generate transcriptions as needed. Discover strategies for embedding oral history recordings in research projects while ensuring they remain accessible and properly cited. This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to…
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, September 28, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. Professional Development Initiative: Industry Job Search
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) includes events, workshops, and classes intended to provide opportunities to promote the academic and professional success of graduate students, postdocs, and other early career trainees.
Looking for a job in your industry? Come to this workshop to understand the industry hiring process and get tips and tricks for the interviews.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82483887342.
Thursday, October 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Create a Study Plan and Check Your Degree Audit
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Want to see your progress to your degree? Unsure how to make the study plan your advisor needs you to complete? Come to this workshop, where we will cover how to make a study plan and look at your degree audit. Come with any questions you may have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials - Transforming Your Research and Scholarship Through Podcasting
Are you looking for a creative way to share your research and interact with the scholarly community? This workshop explores podcasting as a venue for creating, publishing, and discussing scholarship. You will learn about Library support and resources for audio production and what you need to launch your own academic podcast.
Following this workshop, participants will: Be familiar with academic podcasting methods and examples, Know where to access audio production software and resources, Be able to navigate the Studio website to book the space and find Library podcasting resources, This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, October 5, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. Graduate Writing Symposium: AI and Research
The Graduate Writing Symposium series provides graduate-level students the tools to write better, professionally, academically, and personally. Topics often include the ethics and application of AI in research, while workshops focus on more creative ways of writing.
Trying to understand when you can use AI? Come to this workshop to understand how to use AI in your research, as well as the latest information about AI. Come with any questions you may have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/83559026689.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. International Graduate Student Essentials: Career Services Workshop
The International Graduate Student Essentials series covers the topics most important to international graduate students: funding, working after graduate school, and other similar topics.
The Career Services Workshop is geared towards international graduate students to discuss the differences between US and international job markets, explain the unique situation of international students entering the workforce, and answer frequently asked questions brought up in career services meetings. Come with any questions you may have.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88099485437.
Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Apply for GPSA Publication and Travel Awards
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Interested in travelling to conferences or publishing your work? GPSA offers awards to help that dream become reality for graduate-level students. Come to the workshop and learn about the application process and what to expect. Come with questions!
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials - AI Tools and Resources at U of I
This workshop will introduce attendees to the AI tools and resources available through the University of Idaho. Depending on attendee interests, we may also discuss external AI tools that can support library research. While topics such as AI literacy and ethical AI use may arise during this session, the primary focus of this workshop is to become familiar with available tools and campus resources.
Following this workshop, attendees will:Identify AI tools and resources available through the University of Idaho, Know where to find support and who to contact on campus with AI-related questions, This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, October 12, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. Mental Health Series: Relationships with Food and Eating
The Mental Health Series is designed to address the common mental health topics relevant to graduate students. Topics include maintaining healthy relationships, as well as dealing with stress and anxiety.
The intense pressure of graduate research can easily disrupt your relationship with food, turning eating into another source of stress. This workshop offers a path back to balancing this relationship. Learn practical stress management techniques and explore intuitive eating practices designed to help you reconnect with your body’s cues and build a sustainable, nourishing routine in graduate school.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86484425697.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Professional Development Initiative: Writing CVs and Resumes
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) includes events, workshops, and classes intended to provide opportunities to promote the academic and professional success of graduate students, postdocs, and other early career trainees.
Don't get CVs and resumes? Come to this workshop to understand the two of the most important documents in the hiring process, and stay for tips and tricks from the Career Services professionals.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82483887342.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Steps to Your Degree
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Open to current graduate students, this workshop will go through the forms which it takes to get your master's or PhD degree. You will learn the timeline of when to submit forms and how to complete those forms. Come with any questions you might have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Graduate Student Essentials – Geographic Information System Resources
Do you have geographic data you want to analyze or visualize on a map? This workshop will get you started. You will learn about Library support and learning resources for GIS and how to find and share data on the U of I ArcGIS Online portal.
Following this workshop, participants will: Be familiar with GIS support services and learning resources Know where to access GIS software Be able to navigate the U of I Teaching & Scholarly Research ArcGIS Online Portal This workshop will be held in the First Floor Classroom (Library room 120) and live via Zoom. Please register to attend via the link.
University Location: 101 - Library - Main Campus.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.
For more info visit libcal.uidaho.edu. Graduate Writing Symposium: Writing as a Daily Practice
The Graduate Writing Symposium series provides graduate-level students the tools to write better, professionally, academically, and personally. Topics often include the ethics and application of AI in research, while workshops focus on more creative ways of writing.
Want to improve your writing, but unsure where to start? This workshop will cover how writing daily can help you write better, as well as give you ideas of how to practice that effectively. Although this practice will not be focused on academic writing, this practice can help improve all of your writing. Come with any questions you have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/83559026689.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Funding Your Degree
The COGS How To Series is designed to help graduate-level students understand the forms and procedures that are important to them. Topics range from applying for travel funds, formatting your thesis, and getting and funding your degree.
Considering grad school and unsure how you'll be able to afford it? Come to this workshop to learn about the different funding opportunities that are offered to help your grad school dream become reality. Come with any questions you might have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/89699690002.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Professional Development Initiative: Salary Negotiations
The Professional Development Initiative (PDI) includes events, workshops, and classes intended to provide opportunities to promote the academic and professional success of graduate students, postdocs, and other early career trainees.
Nervous about asking what a job's salary is in the interview, or just unsure how you should approach the subject? Come to this workshop and learn the tips our Career Services staff share. Come with any questions you have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82483887342.
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. International Graduate Student Essentials: Pathways to Work Sponsorships
The International Graduate Student Essentials series covers the topics most important to international graduate students: funding, working after graduate school, and other similar topics.
This workshop will cover the common pathways to work sponsorship. Any international graduate student interested in working in the US would benefit from this practical overview about how to become sponsorship. Come with any questions you have.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88099485437.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu. Mental Health Series: Somatic Responses to Stress
The Mental Health Series is designed to address the common mental health topics relevant to graduate students. Topics include maintaining healthy relationships, as well as dealing with stress and anxiety.
Ever wonder why you feel ill when you're stressed? Come to this program to learn about how your body responds to stress and how to recognize the signs that your body is stressed. Come with any questions you may have.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86484425697.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu.