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Thesis defense for Lewis

Thesis and Dissertation Master's student in Nuclear Engineering, Gabriel Lewis, under major professor Haiyan Zhao, will defend their thesis titled, "Redox Measurement and Corrosion Testing in Molten FLiNak Salt" at 2 p.m. PST on November 24, 2025 in TAB 320. Zoom options are also available. 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. COGS-Event Type: Thesis. College_Discipline: Engineering. Monday, November 24, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Dissertation defense for Carter

Thesis and Dissertation Doctoral candidate in Natural Resources, Marcie Carter, under major professor Karla Eitel, will defend the dissertation titled, "Supporting Indigenous Student Identities Through Cultural Land-Based Knowledge and Remote Sensing" at 9 a.m. PST, on December 5, 2025 via Zoom. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Natural Resources. Friday, December 5, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Thesis Defense for Salas

Thesis and Dissertation Master's student in Animal Science, Daniel Salas, under major professor Izabelle A. Molina de Almeida Teixeira, will defend the thesis entitled, "Dietary Effects on Milk Fat Synthesis in Dairy Cows Supplemented with Methionine" at 8 a.m. PST on December 8, 2025, in CSI, Evergreen Building, UI Extension and via Zoom. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public. COGS-Event Type: Thesis. College_Discipline: Agricultural and Life Sciences. Monday, December 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. CSI, Evergreen Building, UI Extension.

Dissertation Defense for Balogun

Thesis and Dissertation Doctoral candidate in Physics, Sulaimon Balogun, under major professor Andreas Vaskedis, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Ultralow-Light Bioimaging" at 2 p.m. PST on December 11, 2025, in EP 216. This event is free and open to the public. University Location: EP 216 - Engineering/Physics Bldg - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Science. Thursday, December 11, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

Graduate Mental Health Series: Sustainable Success: Prioritizing Personal Wellness

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, January 21, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

Graduate How-To: Format Your Thesis or Dissertation

This workshop helps graduate students understand how to start formatting a thesis or dissertation, provides helpful tips and guidelines, and describes all required components of a finished product. The workshop also includes troubleshooting any problems students encounter during the formatting process. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707. Monday, January 26, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

International Graduate Student Services: Cultural Differences Across Job Markets

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. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/82325811873. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Professional Development Initiative: Landing Your Academic Job: 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, January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

Graduate How-To: Create a Study Plan and Check Your Degree Audit

In this program, College of Graduate Studies staff will show students where they can access study plan resources, in addition to demonstrating some strategies for the study plan development process. Students will also learn how to interpret their Degree Audit and use this function as a tool to inform their study plan. Participate Online: https://uidaho.zoom.us/j/85721804707. Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.

Professional Development Initiative: Professional Development Documents: Part 1: CV's

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 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM.

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.

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, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.