Upcoming Events
Museum of Geology Open
Exhibition
The first Saturday of each month the Museum of Geology will be open to the public. There is no cost to visit.
Geosciences Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Harold Tobin
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Harold Tobin (University of Washington) will give a presentation.
QCNR Mid-Morning Mingle
Social/Networking
Eat a free pastry, sip a free hot beverage, and get some face-to-face with your QCNR community. Please bring your own mug if possible!
Utah Wildlife Society State Chapter President presentation
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Please join us for a presentation from the president of the Utah chapter of the Wildlife Society! She will be coming to present on what the Wildlife Society state conference is, when the conference is, how it benefits students, grant opportunities, as well as a few slides on upcoming seasonal jobs. Pizza will be provided!
Candidate Presentation: ENVS Moab Faculty Candidate #4
Panel Discussion/Presentation
ENVS Moab Faculty Candidate #4 Presentation w Q&A
Family Night at Aggie Ice Cream
Recreation
On all Wednesdays in February from 5pm-9pm
Buy a single scoop, get a mini scoop for FREE at Aggie Ice Cream!
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Colorado River Studies Endowed Chair Candidate Presentation: Richard Rushforth
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join candidate Richard Rushforth for a presentation titled "Beyond the Basin: Shaping the Future of the Colorado River Watershed." Join us in person or via the Zoom link below.
Workshop: Using Artificial Intelligence in Social Science Research
Workshop/Training
Learn from sociology PhD Student Zubair Barkat about some options for incoporationg AI into your social science research. Bring a laptop to practice applying what you learn!
Lunch provided, please RSVP
Hosted by the Community & Natural Resources Institute and sponsored by Smart Foodscapes.
LAEP Speaker Series: Simon Bussiere, How to Frame Your Dragon: A Concept in Five Parts
Lecture/Readings
About the Lecture Ok designers: How do you CONCEPT? Like us, every project is unique. Every site, situation, and problem-field can bewilder and delight. Yet you need to begin, somehow. The blank page can be scary, while too much data can paralyze. [AHHHH!, it's a Dragon!] ------------- In light of the danger ahead, what then are the first critical steps you should take to bring your new ideas out of obscurity? While you take initial action and gain momentum, how do you communicate a systematic process persuasively enough to get others on board? How do you give a voice to the quiet wisdom of your personal values and professional principles? How do you connect people and add social, cultural, and ecological value? Therein lies the path to potential "success" in my experience. The ability to see and describe key information despite [and through] the inherent complexity of contemporary landscape architectural practice is a learned skill. This talk will explore those early moments of conceptual struggle and move us together toward a set of useful tools and possible approaches required to frame design opportunities. You'll be riding your dragons in no time.
Banff Mountain Film Festival
Arts/Entertainment
Take in the stunning natural beauty and explore the globe in another collection of the world’s greatest mountain and adventure films from the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival, coming to the Ellen Eccles Theatre here in Logan, on February 7th and 8th at 7pm.
Ticket prices are discounted for USU students and will be available on cachearts.org.
Colorado River Studies Endowed Chair Candidate Presentation: Gina Gilson
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join candidate Gina Gilson for a presentation titled "Water Insecurity in the Colorado River Basin: How USU Can Move the Needle from Crisis to Collaboration." Join us in person or via the Zoom link below.
Ecology Center Seminar Series - Dr. Jenn Fehrenbacher
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Fehrenbacher is the director of the Foraminarian Lab within the College of Earth, Ocean, & Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. Her research involves components of trace element and stable isotope geochemistry, biomineralization, and marine biology. She develops and uses proxies, primarily to trace elements in marine calcifiers, for reconstructing ocean circulation, temperature, and chemistry in the past.
A few of the primary research questions she seeks to answer are: How do marine calcifiers make their shells? How do they exert control over trace element/Ca ratios and modify the trace element/Ca ratios so greatly from seawater. She seeks to find answers to these questions to improve paleo-proxies through culturing live specimens and applying laboratory-based developments to specimens from fossil record.
Family Night at Aggie Ice Cream
Recreation
On all Wednesdays in February from 5pm-9pm
Buy a single scoop, get a mini scoop for FREE at Aggie Ice Cream!
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
QCNR Awards Luncheon
Ceremony/Awards/Celebration
Join us at a luncheon honoring the recipients of our annual QCNR Awards held at the Champion's Club at the Maverick Stadium. All are welcome! Come and cheer on your favorite awardee, and enjoy a complimentary lunch. Please RSVP here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eYdupMXHWoR2Qqq
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Ecology Center Seminar Series - Moderated Discussion with Dr. Jenn Fehrenbacher
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Fehrenbacher is the director of the Foraminarian Lab within the College of Earth, Ocean, & Atmospheric Sciences at Oregon State University. Her research involves components of trace element and stable isotope geochemistry, biomineralization, and marine biology. She develops and uses proxies, primarily to trace elements in marine calcifiers, for reconstructing ocean circulation, temperature, and chemistry in the past. A few of the primary research questions she seeks to answer are: How do marine calcifiers make their shells? How do they exert control over trace element/Ca ratios and modify the trace element/Ca ratios so greatly from seawater. She seeks to find answers to these questions to improve paleo-proxies through culturing live specimens and applying laboratory-based developments to specimens from fossil record.
Candidate Presentation - Forest Health Assistant Professor Candidate #1
Panel Discussion/Presentation
WILD Forest Health Assistant Professor Candidate #1 Presentation w Q&A
Family Night at Aggie Ice Cream
Recreation
On all Wednesdays in February from 5pm-9pm
Buy a single scoop, get a mini scoop for FREE at Aggie Ice Cream!
Research on Capitol Hill
Exhibition
Research on Capitol Hill (ROCH) is an annual celebration of undergraduate research and creative pursuits. Students have the opportunity to show policy-makers how innovative and impactful their research is and how important the state’s support is to continue conducting such exciting work. From projects on drought-tolerant plants to performance anxiety, self-charging car batteries to social media trends, our students will have meaningful conversations with potential for significant impact on the state. If you are interested in presenting at a future ROCH event, check back when the application cycle opens in October 2024.
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Watershed Sciences seminar
Conference/Seminar
Reconsidering the scale and distribution of management efforts to support native fish conservation Tim Walsworth USU Department of Watershed Sciences
Wildlife Society Graduate Student Panel
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Join us for an engaging graduate student panel featuring graduate students from all three QCNR departments. Our panelists will share their unique experiences and insights about the graduate school application process, including how they decided to pursue advanced degrees, the differences between Master’s and PhD programs, and the journeys that led them to grad school. They'll also discuss their current research and offer helpful tips for anyone considering grad school. There will be plenty of time for questions as well! Pizza will be provided!
LAEP Speaker Series: Joy Kuebler and Cheryl Salazar, Case Studies in Playful Placemaking
Lecture/Readings
About the Lecture Join us for an insightful session exploring how the innovative approach of playful placemaking can revolutionize community engagement and design processes. Using the successful Westminster Legacy Foundation project as a case study, this webinar will highlight the tangible and intangible benefits of play in fostering deeper connections, creativity, and trust within communities. Attendees will hear inspiring stories and discover how implementing playful placemaking techniques can enhance their own projects, creating vibrant and inclusive community spaces. Speaker Bio Joy Kuebler, FASLA, is an award-winning professional with more than 20 years’ experience with her work being recognized locally and nationally. Across her career, she has focused her work on the human experience in the landscape, integrating the outdoors and architecture to create unique and inspiring environments. Cheryl Salazar, MPA, CPRP, has over 17 years in municipal leadership including with the cities of Fontana and San Marcos, and Riverside County, California. She has managed operations, programs, marketing, training, budgeting, commissions, nonprofits and events over the years.
USU Forestry Club Movie Night
Student Activities
Come join the USU Forestry Club and watch the Lorax (2012)! Popcorn will be provided!
Science Unwrapped: Celebrate Undergrad Research - Geoscientist Josh Lively
Panel Discussion/Presentation
Science Unwrapped, the public STEM outreach program of USU's College of Science, invites inquiring of minds of all ages to participate in science learning fun. Admission is free. Each event begins with a brief science talk following by hands-on learning activities and refreshments. Our Spring 2025 theme is "Celebrate Undergrad Research" in recognition of USU's 2025 "Year of Undergraduate Research." Feb 21 Speaker: Joshua “Josh” Lively, a geoscientist, evolutionary biologist and paleontologist, is a self-described dinosaur digger, Alabamian in Utah, birder, Auburn grad and jaded football fan. At USU Eastern, Josh is the curator of USU Eastern’s renowned Prehistoric Museum, and studies ecosystems of the Late Cretaceous period – the last 35 million years of the ‘Age of Dinosaurs.’ Using a combination of vertebrate paleontology, phylogenetics (how organisms are related), stratigraphy, sedimentology and osteology (anatomy and function of bone), he engages undergrad scholars in unlocking the pattern and process of evolution in the context of changing environments in the breathtaking landscapes of central and southern Utah and the Intermountain West.
Rock-n-Fossil Day
Special Event
This free event, open to the public, will include Demonstrations, Presentations, Rock/Mineral Identification, Museum Tours, Pet Rocks, Digging for Fossils, and Dino Cookies, plus more.
Graduate Student Winter Formal!
Social/Networking
This year's QNCR GSC Winter Formal is 80s Napoleon Dynamite themed! Come dance the night away in whatever you feel most comfortable in, eat good food, and spend time with your grad school friends all while supporting the graduate emergency medical fund!
Geosciences Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Eileen Evans
Conference/Seminar
Dr. Eileen Evans (California State University Northridge) will present on earthquake science
Candidate Presentation: Forest Health Candidate #2
Panel Discussion/Presentation
WILD Candidate Presentation: Forest Health Assistant Professor Candidate #2
USU Spring Career and Internship Fair
Fair/Festival
Career fairs are the primary stage for students to actually get a job. This event is geared toward all students interested in pursuing a career in any field. Register early and let the employers know you are coming. They are excited to meet our amazing Aggie students. Register early and take a look at our growing list of employers that will be attending and ready to hire our students. Come interview-ready with your resume for possible on-the-spot interview or call-back. Maybe you are not actively searching right now. Our career fairs provide the perfect opportunity to network and interact with various experienced professionals from several different industries. Come learn from them. Find out what employers are looking for. Find out what new skills you want and need to keep up with industry trends. Learn more about yourself. Don’t wait until the last minute to think about your future. Start preparing now, your future career could be found at this fair.
Candidate Presentation: Forest Health Assistant Professor Candidate #3
Panel Discussion/Presentation
WILD Candidate Presentation: Forest Health Assistant Professor Candidate #3
Family Night at Aggie Ice Cream
Recreation
On all Wednesdays in February from 5pm-9pm
Buy a single scoop, get a mini scoop for FREE at Aggie Ice Cream!
ENVS Community Lunch
Social/Networking
ENVS Community Lunch
Data Science Workshops with the Ecology Center
Workshop/Training
This is a free skill sharing program though the Ecology Center that lets grad students learn immediately applicable techniques from their peers. All students from all departments are welcome! Tell your friends! This semester, we are pleased to offer 5 new workshops in addition to our most popular classics. Please review the schedule below and sign up for the workshops that you would like to attend via the event URL.
Jan 16 - Data management with data.table - Michael Stemkovski
Jan 23 - Iteration with loops/apply - Dani Berger
Jan 30 - Writing custom functions - Michael Stemkovski
Feb 6 - Script organization with Rmarkdown - Annie Schiffer *
Feb 13 - Visualizations with ggplot - Soren Struckman
Feb 20 - Working with words using regex & stringr - Michael Stemkovski *
Feb 27 - Wrangling spatial data - Dani Berger
Mar 6 - Plotting maps - Maria Stahl
Mar 20 - Demystifying R model formulas - Michael Stemkovski
Mar 27 - Generalized linear mixed models - Kelvyn Bladen *
Apr 3 - Bayesian models with RStan/BRMS (NR 202) - Annie Schiffer *
Apr 10 - Machine learning methods - Kelvyn Bladen
Apr 17 - Working with databases using SQL - Soren Struckman *
* brand new workshop
Facing Limits in the American West - A Community Discussion on Past, Present, and Future Directions
Panel Discussion/Presentation
A Watershed Moment Presentation
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