RSS Channels IndexBoise State University Geochemist Aids Development of Geologic Time Scale for Study of Earth’s History
The Geologic Time Scale 2012, or GTS2012, is the latest understanding of Earth’s history, and the means by which geoscientists around the world investigate the rock record.
5/21/2013 10:00 AM EDT
Kestrels, Other Urban Birds Are Stressed by Human Activity
A new study from scientists at Boise State University shows that even species considered “tolerant” of human activity may be adversely impacted by human disturbance; Kestrels nesting in close proximity to roads and developed areas had elevated...
5/10/2013 5:15 PM EDT
Student Researchers Headed to Greenland to Test NASA Robot ‘Grover’ with Boise State Radar System
Boise State graduate students Gabriel Trisca, computer science, and Mark Robertson, geophysics, leave Friday to spend a full month at Summit Camp at Greenland’s highest point, where they will help test the capabilities of a unique NASA robot and...
5/2/2013 6:50 PM EDT
Researcher Reveals New Way to Safeguard Forensic DNA Samples Against Contamination
Boise State University professor Greg Hampikian is known internationally for his work in DNA forensics, and he has developed a DNA bar code.
4/29/2013 3:00 PM EDT
Boise State University Receives $1 Million Endowment Gift for Scholarships From Bernard Osher Foundation
Boise State University was recently awarded a $1 million endowment from the Bernard Osher Foundation to provide about 25 scholarships annually for students who are re-entering college.
4/9/2013 4:20 PM EDT
Boise State Researcher Receives Prestigious Google Faculty Research Award
Gang-Ryung Uh, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science at Boise State University, has been awarded a very competitive Google Faculty Research Award, created to support cutting-edge core research in computer science, engineering and...
4/1/2013 12:00 PM EDT
Boise State University, Business Leaders Team Up to Nurture Idaho’s Next Entrepreneurs
Boise State University announces the innovative new Venture College, which will bring a select group of students out of the classroom and into the heart of Idaho’s business community, where industry leaders and entrepreneurs will guide them as...
3/19/2013 12:00 PM EDT
Boise State Football Coach Chris Petersen Among Authors of New Book by Business Professor, ‘Wise Beyond Your Field’
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.
3/13/2013 1:00 PM EDT
Expert Can Offer Insight on Alternative Energy Sources
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...
1/15/2013 3:35 PM EST
Expert Addresses International Business Topics
Boise State University professor discusses international business, trade.
5/24/2012 6:00 PM EDT
STEM Pipeline: Inspiration to Occupation
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.
5/9/2012 9:15 AM EDT
Effective Use of Creativity and Innovation is Key
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.
4/9/2012 1:00 PM EDT
The Rise of the West and Asia’s Resurgence
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...
4/2/2012 3:40 PM EDT
Experts Available to Discuss ‘What Good Is a College Education?’
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...
3/26/2012 1:40 PM EDT
Two Experts Available to Speak About The Work-Life Equation for Baby Boomers, Generation Xers, and Millennials
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...
3/20/2012 1:30 PM EDT
Expert Available to Talk About DNA Forensics, Cases Making Headlines
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...
3/14/2012 3:50 PM EDT