Boise State University researchers have created a new vaccine that shows high promise in preventing Staphylococcus aureus, a bacterium that can cause a range of illnesses such as skin infections and pneumonia.
A Boise State University study has shed new light on how a shallow seaway that once extended across the central part of North America circulated during one of earth’s warmest periods, about 82 to 87 million years ago.
Members of Boise State University’s intrepid student club Greenspeed are now the proud builders of the world’s fastest vehicle that runs on vegetable oil.
Boise State University engineering researchers have developed and tested a miniature plasma source for a micro-propulsion system that could help move small satellites and enable them to maintain a position while in orbit.
Two studies by Boise State University geoscientists provide new information about how snowmelt is stored and used in mountain environments.
A Boise State University study has shed new light on how proteins interact, or bind, with one another in tissues. Boise State biologists found that a protein called collagen XI interacts with specific proteins in the part of the tissue that provides structural support to the cell.
The world’s fastest vegetable oil-fueled vehicle – conceived, built and driven by a team of Boise State University undergraduate students dubbed Greenspeed – will be on display Jan. 26-Feb. 5 at the Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C.
Are books such as vampire novels, mysteries and fantasy “real” literature? Do they have a place in the education of today’s children? Boise State University English education professor Jeffrey Wilhelm can share insights from a current study about how passionate adolescent readers of non-traditional texts.
Boise State University geophysics researchers have created a new way to study fractures by producing elastic waves, or vibrations, through using high-intensity light focused directly on the fracture itself.
Look who’s turning 65 ... about 10,000 people will turn 65 years of age in the United States every day for the next 19 years. Sarah Toevs, director of the Center for the Study of Aging at Boise State University, is available to discuss the impact an aging America will have on resources, care and lifestyle.
Boise State University biologists have uncovered why the chemical defenses in birch, a common type of tree found in North America, are toxic to snowshoe hares.
Immigration is a super-charged, emotional issue that is not going away. Dr. Greg Hill, professor and chair in the Department of Public Policy and Administration at Boise State University, can discuss what immigration policy is and its place in the American political landscape. He can present a brief history of immigration in the United States and some ideas on thinking about immigration policy in a more systematic way.
Most people believe that mathematics is numbers, symbols and notations. Dr. Jonathan Brendefur, professor of mathematics education at Boise State University, explains that mathematics is also about spatial reasoning – the ability to visually manipulate stimuli, to break apart and put together 2-D and 3-D shapes, to take these ideas and twist and turn them or to not be confused when an object’s orientation changes.
A new grant awarded by the National Science Foundation to a Boise State University civil engineering researcher aims to minimize soil liquefaction.
Vaccines have had a profoundly positive impact on human health, but the practice of vaccination also has its detractors. Boise State University biologist Juliette Tinker can discuss the causes of the current loss of confidence in vaccine safety, and the impacts this loss has had on the incidence of disease.
We live in a materials world. Everyday objects are made of materials designed to have specific properties and perform in certain ways. Boise State University professor Amy Moll is an expert on the science behind stuff, and is available to share the secrets of how, for example, materials science and engineering have made your smart phone possible.
When one friend admits they are “into” the other but the feeling isn't mutual, the relationship can indeed be in jeopardy. Friendships often dissolve under these circumstances, but not always, says Heidi Reeder, associate professor of communication at Boise State University.
Incivility in American society is on the rise and rude and disruptive behavior is increasing in colleges and universities. Boise State University’s Dr. Cindy Clark, founder of Civility Matters, can provide an overview of incivility in nursing education, discuss how and why faculty and students contribute to incivility, and describe a range of evidence-based strategies to recognize, prevent and address incivility in nursing education and practice.
Every great invention has a story. Boise State University’s Dr. Peter Müllner can offer perspective on the evolution of invention and discovery.
We all love a good story. But what is Story? Boise State University Foundational Studies professor Clay Morgan can answer that question and explore the background, evolution, and context of Story.
An internationally recognized expert and consultant in DNA forensics, Dr. Greg Hampikian played a crucial, high-profile role in the exoneration last October of Amanda Knox. He is available to discuss the different types of DNA, how they are used in criminal investigations, and why DNA is such a powerful “truth-teller” in diverse applications from determining genetic heritage to freeing those wrongly accused of murder.
How do we balance our careers with other aspects of our lives? Is there an ideal balance, or is the equation mostly subjective? Boise State University Foundational Studies professors Vicki Stieha and Rebecca Robideaux can answer these questions and examine the evolution of the “work-life balance” dynamic.
People have been pursuing higher education and advanced degrees for centuries, but why and to what end? Boise State University professors Stephanie Cox and Jennifer Black have investigated the history of higher education, from Socrates to the present day.
In the 18th and 19th centuries, something rather fascinating occurred. The part of the world we typically call “the West” suddenly showed tremendous growth in population, change in technology and production of wealth. Boise State University professor Rick Moore is available to discuss this phenomenon.
How can organizations use creativity and innovation to boost performance? Boise State University creativity expert Dr. Nancy Napier has done extensive research into the topic.
Boise State University biologist Dr. Troy Rohn describes current Alzheimer's research.
Boise State University and the Micron Foundation have teamed up to entice Idaho’s brightest science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students into the state’s classrooms as a new generation of teachers who excel in technical subjects.
Boise State University education professor Louis Nadelson discusses his model that defines STEM and looks at the various ways of teaching science, technology, engineering and math.
Boise State University professor discusses international business, trade.
Hosei University in Kawasaki, Japan, has several partnerships with Boise State University. That now includes a blue football field – the first international licensing of the playing surface as a Boise State trademark.
Boise State University is home to the nation's only master's degree program in raptor biology. It has soared to new heights with the establishment of the Fall Migration Travel Award that has sent two graduate students to the Strait of Gibraltar for raptor research.
Students returning to classes at Boise State University on Aug. 27 will begin a new curriculum regimen that redefines baseline elements of the undergraduate education.
Research shows that it may be too late to repair misconceptions of fundamental science and engineering concepts by the time students reach core engineering courses in college. New work by Boise State University researchers Dazhi Yang and Inanc Senocak aims to identify which difficult concepts may cause engineering students to stumble early on, prevent misconceptions about those subjects and, ultimately, improve the retention rate for engineering majors.
Boise State University’s College of Business and Economics (COBE) has received a gift from HP for $500,000 worth of IT products, solutions and services for the new Micron Business and Economics Building.
Boise State University political scientist and public land policy expert John Freemuth has received a $275,000 grant from the U.S. Geological Survey to improve the availability and usefulness of data on lands managed by the federal, state and local governments.
An online interactive application launched by Boise State University’s College of Health Sciences allows researchers worldwide to remotely access its Thermal Manikin Laboratory. Innovative technology in the lab of Boise State researcher Uwe Reischl measures the heat exchange properties of protective clothing worn by people engaged in hot outdoor activities.
A collaborative group of Boise State University faculty from psychology and education, as well as math, geosciences and engineering, will help identify which teaching practices best help students understand concepts in the crucial fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The group has just received a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study the use of evidence-based instructional practices in STEM courses. Their results will contribute to the national dialogue on the effective education of STEM professionals and strategies to achieve a more scientifically literate citizenry.
A federal grant topping $1 million will allow Boise State to continue strengthening its successful McNair Scholars program. The highly competitive Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program grant will provide $225,000 per year for the next five years. The award comes in a year when $10 million was cut from the federal McNair budget and several schools lost their funding.
Boise State University faculty and students return to classrooms and campus spaces this fall that make the most of available technology, and integrate it into teaching, learning and research.
Boise State researchers are generating astonishing amounts of data, but often face obstacles when it comes to effectively accessing and analyzing that data. That’s about to change, now that a collaborative group of Boise State University faculty from engineering, biological sciences, geosciences and computer science have received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to build a new high-performance computing and visualization instrument.
Six years ago, Boise State University biology professor Greg Hampikian and computer science colleague Tim Andersen announced that they had identified tiny DNA and protein sequences that were absent in nature. The researchers proposed that these sequences could have properties that were incompatible with life, and might serve as drugs to kill pathogens and even cancer. New research findings suggest this may be true.
Boise State University researcher Juliette Tinker, associate professor of biological sciences, was named the winner of an Idaho Innovation Award for her research on a vaccine for the prevention of staph and MRSA infection in humans and dairy cows.
A Boise State University research team has developed a new type of micro pump that can be used in forensic DNA profiling. The pump represents a giant leap in miniaturization.
The BAT book series — short for Business Aha! Tips — is a collection of snappy, easy-to-read books with tips and “Use it Now” sections for immediate application of ideas. Written by two Boise State University authors, the first book focuses on creativity and is now available for $14.95 at Amazon.
A Boise State University professor in anthropology studies behavioral and evolutionary ecology in small-scale societies. Her latest project looks at the honey-gathering Jenu Kuruba tribe in South India and how its cultural knowledge is being preserved, or lost, in our modern world.
Faculty and students at Boise State University are utilizing new technologies for teaching and learning.
For the fifth straight year, a Boise State University student research team has been accepted into NASA’s Microgravity University program. Boise State’s team is one of 14 selected nationally and will join student teams from Purdue University, Rice University, University of Arizona, Virginia Tech and more.
U.S. states, as well as countries around the world, must grapple with a number of questions when looking at alternative power generation sources. Especially important are impacts on the economy and whether the domestic workforce, industry and government will be capable of operating, regulating and servicing nuclear power plants.
Boise State University has joined an elite group of research universities that have a launched a start-up company after licensing an online gaming platform developed by university faculty to a new venture, GoGo Labs, that will introduce the software product to the marketplace.
A new book from Boise State University features some of Boise, Idaho's highest performing organizations — from Boise State Bronco football to law enforcement to dance — and offers advice for leaders of all types.
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