Graduate How-To: Apply for GPSA Travel and Publication Awards
Led by students from the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA), this workshop will guide graduate students through the process of applying for Travel or Publication Awards through GPSA. Covered topics will include eligibility, deadlines, application requirements, and helpful tips to make the process go smoothly.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707.
Monday, February 9, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Graduate Writing Symposium: Make it Make Sense: Communicating Your Research to the Public
This series of workshops is designed to help graduate students across disciplines develop a strong sense of genre-specific writing critical to success in academia. In the first workshop, we will cover the various uses of generative AI in graduate level writing, as well as the ethics of using AI in your academic writing. Additionally, we will cover the new graduate school AI policy for academic writing to make students aware of the official university stance. This policy review will include how improper use of AI will be identified, and what actions can be taken against students who use AI improperly in their academic work while at UI.
In the second session, we will cover the basics of what a teaching statement is and how to write one. Presenters will cover how this statement should be structured, what content employers are likely to look for in your statement, and how you can make your statement stand out.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86575072620.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Professional Development Initiative: Professional Development Documents: Part 2: 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. This series of events is facilitated by the Career Services office.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88544265910.
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Graduate Mental Health Series: Balancing Love and Work: Dating and Relationships in Graduate School
Led by Faculty from the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), these monthly presentations center around mental health topics especially relevant to graduate and professional students.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85637564885.
Friday, February 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2026 Statewide 3MT Competition
Discover innovative research from Idaho graduate students.
Join graduate students from University of Idaho, Boise State University and Idaho State University as they present their research to a panel of judges in just three minutes or less. The 2026 Statewide Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition will take place at 2 p.m. PT on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Lake Coeur d'Alene Room (2nd floor) of the Student Union Building at North Idaho College. The event will also be livestreamed via Zoom.
Learn more and watch the livestream event: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/news-events/three-minute-thesis#3MT.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Lake Coeur d'Alene Room (2nd floor) of the Student Union Building at North Idaho College.
Graduate How-To: Steps to Your Graduate Degree
The College of Graduate Studies presents this workshop to guide currently enrolled graduate students through every step of the master's and PhD processes, including dates, deadlines, planning documents, and explanations of COGS forms and procedures. Students should bring their questions!
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707.
Monday, February 23, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Graduate Writing Symposium: AI: Ethics and Use Cases
This series of workshops is designed to help graduate students across disciplines develop a strong sense of genre-specific writing critical to success in academia. In the first workshop, we will cover the various uses of generative AI in graduate level writing, as well as the ethics of using AI in your academic writing. Additionally, we will cover the new graduate school AI policy for academic writing to make students aware of the official university stance. This policy overview will include how improper use of AI will be identified, and what actions can be taken against students who use AI improperly in their academic work while at UI.
In the second session, we will cover the basics of what a teaching statement is and how to write one. Presenters will cover how this statement should be structured, what content employers are likely to look for in your statement, and how you can make your statement stand out.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86575072620.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
International Graduate Student Services: Funding for International Students
The International Graduate Student Essentials Series is designed to address key topics that are especially relevant to international students. These series cover critical areas such as pathways to work sponsorship, mental health and well-being, and strategies for navigating global job markets. Participants will gain valuable skills while fostering connections and building a supportive community here at the University of Idaho.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82325811873.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Grants and Funding Opportunities
The grants and funding opportunities workshop will be held by the International Programs Office as a part of the International Graduate Student Essentials Series. This workshop will present opportunities for international graduate students.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Dissertation Defense for Hunter Hawkins-Stark
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Hunter Hawkins-Stark, under major professor John Shovic, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Applications and Evaluations of Machine Learning and Deep Learning Models on Real World Manufacturing Data" at 9:30 a.m. PST on February 25, 2026, in Hedlund 204G on the Coeur d'Alene campus. The event is free and open to the public.
COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Engineering.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
Hedlund 204G Coeur d'Alene.
Dissertation defense for Cerreta
Thesis and Dissertation
Dotoral candidate in Natural Resources, Ariana Cerreta, under major professor David E. Ausband, will defend the dissertation entitled, "From Genes to Behavior: Using Genetic and Genomic Techniques to Inform Management and Study Adaptation in a Cooperatively Breeding Carnivore" on February 25, 2026 at 1:30 pm PST in CNR 10. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: CNR 10 - College of Natural Resources - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Natural Resources.
Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
Graduate How-To: Funding Your Graduate Education
Join members of the College of Graduate Studies team along with other prospective students to learn the process of grad school funding. This session takes a close look at opportunities and resources for funding your graduate education.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707.
Monday, March 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Professional Development Initiative: Breaking Into Industry: Tips for Applications and Interviews
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. This series of events is facilitated by the Career Services office.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88544265910.
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
GPSA Annual Graduate Student Expo
We are excited to invite you to present your research or creative works at the GPSA Annual Graduate Expo.
The Graduate Expo is an excellent opportunity for graduate students to showcase their academic and creative achievements to peers, faculty and the broader university community. Whether you are working on groundbreaking research, innovative projects or creative endeavors, this event provides a platform to share your work and engage in meaningful discussions.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided, courtesy of GPSA. Top presenters will receive a monetary prize.
To submit your abstract, please visit GPSA’s Abstract Submission Portal. Abstracts due by February 13.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the GPSA events team at gpsa-program@uidaho.edu, gpsa-finance@uidaho.edu, gpsa-comms@uidaho.edu or gpsa-pres@uidaho.edu.
We look forward to seeing your work at the Graduate Expo!
University Location: International Ballroom - Bruce M. Pitman Center - Main Campus.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.co1.qualtrics.com. Graduate Mental Health Series: Confronting Uncertainty - Coping with Career Anxiety After Graduate School
Led by Faculty from the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), these monthly presentations center around mental health topics especially relevant to graduate and professional students.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85637564885.
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Professional Development Initiative: Know Your Worth - Navigating 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. This series of events is facilitated by the Career Services office.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/88544265910.
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.
Pathways to Work Sponsorships
The International Graduate Student Essentials Series, held by the International Programs Office, is designed to address key topics that are especially relevant to international students. These series cover critical areas such as pathways to work sponsorship, mental health and well-being and strategies for navigating global job markets. Participants will gain valuable skills while fostering connections and building a supportive community here at University of Idaho.
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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