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, 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 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.
For more info visit uidaho.zoom.us. 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.
Dissertation Defense for Gideon
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral Candidate in Experimental Psychology, Olugbenga Gideon, under major professor Dr. Benjamin K. Barton, will defend the dissertation entitled, "A Shortcut to Safety: Judging Unintentional Injury Likelihood and Behavior Using Availability Heuristics" at 11 a.m. on February 26, 2026, in Student Health Center Room 216. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: 216 - Student Health Center - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Letters Arts and Social Sciences.
Thursday, February 26, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 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.
For more info visit uidaho.campuslabs.com.