Natural Resources dissertation for Clawges
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Natural Resources, Rick Clawges, under major professor Kerri Vierling, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Sapsucker Wells as a Keystone Resource: New Methods to Identify, Determine Seasonal and Diel Use Patterns, and Examine Interactions Among Sap Consumers" on October 26, 2026 at 10:15 am PDT in the McCall Outdoor Science School 1800 University Lane, McCall, Idaho. This event is free and open to the public.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM.
McCall Outdoor Science School
1800 University Lane, McCall, Idaho.
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. Curriculum and Instruction dissertation for MillerMacPhee
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Curriculum and Instruction, Rebekah MillerMacPhee, under major professor Vanessa Anthony-Stevens, will defend the dissertation entitled, "We Are the Curriculum: Peer Health Educators, Lived Knowledge, and Place-Based Possibility" on October 26, 2026 at 12 p.m. PDT, in ED 515. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: ED 515 - College of Education, Health and Human Sciences - Main Campus.
Monday, October 26, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM.
Plant Science dissertation defense for Reyes Proano
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Plant Science, Edison G. Reyes Proano, under major professor Alexander Karasev, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Advancing Plant Virus Management in Perennial Crops through Molecular Characterization and Improved Diagnostics" on October 27, 2026 at 9:00 am PDT in Ag Sci Building room 62 and via Zoom. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: AG SCI 62 - Ag Science - Main Campus.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. GWIS - Fellowship and Grant Information Session
Graduate Women in Science — Idaho Chapter is hosting a Fellowship and Grant Information Session. Representatives from the Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O), the Margaret McNamara Education Grants (MMEG) and Phi Upsilon Omicron National Honor Society will present their funding opportunities, eligibility requirements and deadlines.
The session is open to graduate students in all disciplines, not only STEM.
University Location: IRIC 105 - Integrated Research and Innovation Center - Main Campus. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/86434040091.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Political Science dissertation defense for Taruscio
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Political Science, Angela M. Taruscio, under major professor Michael R. Overton, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Artificial Intelligence and Local Government Effectiveness" on October 28, 2026 at 8:00 am PDT in IRIC 321. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: IRIC 321 - Integrated Research and Innovation Center - Main Campus.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM.
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. Plant Science thesis defense for Baquero
Thesis and Dissertation
Masters student in Plant Science, Laura Daniela Rodriquez Baquero, under major professor Albert Adjesiwor, will defend the thesis entitled, "Herbicide Resistance Evaluation and Management of Palmer Amaranth and Waterhemp" on October 30, 2026 at 10 a.m. PDT at 3806 N 3600 E, Kimberly, ID 83341. This event is free and open to the public.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
Kimberly Research and Extension Center
3806 N 3600 E, Kimberly, ID 83341.
Nuclear Engineering dissertation for Johnson
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Nuclear Engineering, Justin Johnson, under major professor Indrajit Charit, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Decommissioning of the MARVEL Microreactor and a Novel Fuel Disposition Strategy" on October 30, 2026 at 12 PDT in TAB 320, University of Idaho, Idaho Falls. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: TAB Auditorium - University of Idaho, Idaho Falls.
Friday, October 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Kinesiology dissertation defense for Bonfirm Cruz
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Kinesiology, Ariel Aguiar Bonfim Cruz, under major professor Chantal Vella, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Low Energy Availability, Menstrual Cycle, and Hormonal Contraceptive Factors Among Female Triathletes" on November 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. PST in J.A. Albertson room 212 and over Zoom. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: ALB 212 - J. A. Albertson - Main Campus.
Monday, November 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. Soil and Land Resources dissertation defense for Edmonds
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Soil and Land Resources, Jessica Edmonds, under major professor Zachary Kayler, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Carbon and Nitrogen Cycling in Agricultural Systems: Responses to Management, Diversification, and Environmental Stress" on November 6, 2026 at 10 am PST in Ag Sci room 62. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: AG SCI 62 - Ag Science - Main Campus.
Friday, November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Environmental Science dissertation for Subah
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Environmental Science, Zarin Subah, under major professor Jae Ryu, will defend the dissertation entitled, "A System Dynamics Approach to Organic Aquaponics and Hydroponics in an Indoor Controlled Environment" on November 9, 2026 at 1:00 pm PST / 2:00 pm MT in the University of Idaho, Boise campus room 250. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. The event is free and open to the public.
University Location: University of Idaho - Boise.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Computer Science dissertation defense for Davis
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Sarah Davis, under major professor John C. Shovic, will defend the dissertation entitled, "D-HELIX Bidirectional Collaborative Hybrid AI Architecture Integrating Predictive Models and Explainable Evolutionary Association Rule Mining in a Cooperative Framework" on November 9, 2026 at 3:00 pm PST in Hedlund Building, NIC campus and via Zoom. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Hedlund Building, NIC Main Campus.
2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. Pathways to Work Sponsorships
You are invited to join the Pathways to Work Sponsorships Session, part of the International Graduate Student Essentials Series.
Join in person or via Zoom:
https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82325811873
Meeting ID: 823 25811873
Hope to see you then!
University Location: International Programs Office (IPO) Conference Room - Living Learning Community - Main Campus.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
For more info visit uidaho.campuslabs.com. 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. Geology dissertation defense for Belotti
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Geology, Bruno Belotti, under major professor Elizabeth J. Cassel, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Late-Pleistocene and Landscape Evolution of the McCarthy Area, Southeastern Copper River Basin, Alaska" on November 11, 2026 at 12:00 pm PST in McClure Hall Room 214. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
Biology thesis defense for Hunsberger
Thesis and Dissertation
Masters student in Biology, Isabel Hunsberger, under major professor Jill Johnson, will defend the thesis entitled, "Rpc19 is a Novel Client of Hsp90 and Experimental Evidence Supports a Role for Hsp90 in RNA Polymerase 1 Complex Assembly and/or Function" on November 13, 2026 at 10 am PDT, in TLC 051. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: TLC 051 - Teaching & Learning Center - Main Campus.
Friday, November 13, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. Biology dissertation defense for Hoffman
Thesis and Dissertation
Doctoral candidate in Biology Nicholas F. Hoffman, under major professor James J. Nagler, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Environmental and Genetic Regulation of Precocial Maturation as a Minijack in Male Spring Chinook Salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)" on November 19, 2026 at 1 p.m. PST in Life Sciences South Room 447C. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: LIFE 447 - Life Sciences South (LSS) - Main Campus.
Thursday, November 19, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
2026 Water Resources Fall Seminar Series
The IWRRI’s Water Resources Seminar Series is a graduate-level class that is open to the public. The series features researchers and water professionals discussing topics related to Idaho’s water, including snowpack, drought, snow modeling, ecology and groundwater resources.
The Water Resources Seminar Series is open to all interested professionals, legislators, water supply managers, local government representatives, attorneys, students and interested public.
It occurs for one hour on Tuesdays, September through the beginning of December, with no talk on Nov. 24 for Thanksgiving Break.
Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/s/86571928806.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit iwrri.uidaho.edu. How To Series: Formatting 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/82323286706.
Monday, January 25, 2027, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
For more info visit futurevandals.uidaho.edu.