Dissertation defense for Chen
Doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Weilin Chen, under major professor Xiaogang Ma, will defend the dissertation entitled, "LLM-Assisted Neuro-Symbolic AI Models for Advanced Mineral Exploration"on March 30, 2026 at 11:00 am PDT in IRIC 321 and over Zoom. Please email cogs@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: IRIC 321 - Integrated Research and Innovation Center - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Engineering.
Monday, March 30, 2026, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
Dissertation defense for Friedberg
Doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Jacob Friedberg, under major professor John C. Shovic, will defend the dissertation entitled, "A Practical Approach to QARM Based GA's for Manufacturing Data Analysis in Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing" on April 6, 2026 at 9:30 am PDT in the UI CDA Harbor Center Room 241. This event is free and open to the public.
COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Engineering.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
Dissertation defense for Starace
Doctoral candidate in Computer Science, Jason Starace, under major professor Terence Soule, will defend the dissertation entitled, "Which Truths to Tell: Misdirection, Belief Opacity, and Adversarial Manipulation of Profiled LLM Agents" on April 6, 2026 at 12:30 pm PDT in IRIC 105. Please email COGS@uidaho.edu for meeting information. This event is free and open to the public.
University Location: IRIC 105 - Integrated Research and Innovation Center - Main Campus. COGS-Event Type: Dissertation. College_Discipline: Engineering.
Monday, April 6, 2026, 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM.
NSBE-UI Dynamic Engineering Lecture Series 2026
The Dynamic Engineering Lecture Series (DELS) is an annual signature event hosted by the University of Idaho Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE‑UI). Now in its 19th year, DELS brings together students, faculty, alumni and industry professionals for an evening centered on engineering, leadership and innovation. The program includes a keynote address, a fireside chat, networking opportunities and recognition of student achievements.
This year, we will be having industry professionals from Micron, SEL, Intel, Lam Research and more.
University Location: Vandal Ballroom - Bruce M. Pitman Center - Main Campus. Time Zone: Pacific.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
For more info visit forms.office.com. Engineering Design EXPO VIP for Idaho High School Students
Explore the many ways U of I College of Engineering students are pushing the boundaries of science and technology and working together to solve real-world problems at the Engineering Design EXPO. Find full event details.
EXPO is the longest-running student engineering and technological innovation showcase in the Pacific Northwest. The event welcomes the public to explore industry-sponsored projects designed by current U of I students in the college’s Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Program, ranked top seven in the nation for infusing real-world experiences into engineering education.
University Location: ICCU Arena - Main Campus. Time Zone: Pacific.
Friday, May 1, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu.