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The Gift Of Recreation: College Of Engineering, Icon Deliver Innovative Side-By-Side Cycle To Common Ground Outdoor Adventures | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Dec. 22, 2015 – In the spirit of giving this holiday season, the College of Engineering at Utah State University and ICON Health & Fitness delivered a much anticipated gift to the staff and clients at Logan’s Common Ground Outdoor Adventures.

On Tuesday, USU and ICON donated a student-built side-by-side tandem cycle that helps make outdoor cycling adventures possible for persons with disabilities.

Dean Of Engineering Receives Utah Governor’S Medal For Excellence | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Dec. 17, 2015 – Utah State University’s College of Engineering Dean Christine Hailey was among ten state leaders recognized this week by Utah Gov. Gary Herbert for outstanding service in academia, education and industry.

Hailey will receive the Governor’s Medal for Excellence at a special gala event on Jan. 13 at Rio Tinto Stadium along with fellow recipients including three other faculty members from USU.

Undergraduate Research Assistant To Present | Eed, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Steven Wood, an undergraduate research assistant working with Dr. Wade Goodridge in Engineering Education has been accepted to present research at this year’s upcoming Utah Conference on Undergraduate Research (UCUR) located at the University of Utah on February 19th, 2016. He will present research on Spatial Ability and its improvement in a Statics curriculum, a new and leading edge of spatial research that has potential impacts on how we educate our engineering students.

Dr. Goodridge stated “I am very happy that Steven has engaged in this work with me as we need to disseminate to the public the importance that …

Undergraduate Research Assistant Receives Eurp | Engineering Education, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Steven Wood, an undergraduate research assistant working with Dr. Wade Goodridge in Engineering Education has been awarded an EURP for this coming year to engage in research in spatial thinking. Steven will work with over a year of collected spatial ability data to discover the significant gains student achieve in it after completing a Statics course. Spatial ability includes the ability to mentally comprehend an object, diagram, model, etc. and be able to manipulate and visualize it in the mind. Numerous studies have found strong evidence that supports the correlation of high spatial ability to success in STEM coursework and …

Paying It Forward - Tyler Olsen, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Tyler Olsen, proud Huntsman School of Business alumnus and long-time supporter, gives back to help ensure that talented Huntsman students don’t miss out on realizing their potential because of finances.

Rewarding Excellence - Christopher Fawson, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

Professor Chris Fawson has been teaching economics at Utah State University for the past 21 years, during which time he has also been named Department Head and Senior Associate Dean, Director of International Programs, Vice Provost for Academic and International Affairs, Executive Director of Partners in Business, and the International Professor of the Year (2012). Most recently, he was recognized by the Utah Statesman as one of the 50 most influential people on the USU campus. In addition to all that Dr. Fawson has given to Huntsman students through his teaching and leadership, he makes regular financial contributions to the …

The Utah Statesman, December 10, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Usu Engineering Study Wins Support From American Heart Association | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Dec. 10, 2015 – The American Heart Association is supporting a new study at Utah State University where researchers are developing a technology that may help the human body better protect itself against cardiovascular disease.

Associate Professor of Biological Engineering Jixun Zhan is the chief scientist behind the new study. He and his team are using bacteria to synthesize some of the naturally-occurring compounds found in plants that our bodies already use to combat heart disease.

The Utah Statesman, December 7, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

The Utah Statesman, December 3, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Creating Tomorrow, Fall 2015, College Of Engineering

College of Engineering Magazines

Annual magazine for the College of Engineering at Utah State University.

Sagestep News, Winter 2015, No. 27, Sagestep

Newsletters

Seasonal newsletter of SageSTEP.

The Huntsman Post, December 2015, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business Huntsman Post Issues Collection

Monthly newsletter for the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

Huntsman Alumni Magazine, Fall 2015, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business

Huntsman Business Magazine

Alumni magazine for the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University.

The Utah Statesman, November 30, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Master's Thesis Defense By Elizabeth Martinez | Biological Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

The Logan Lagoons, Logan City’s Wastewater Treatment Facility ensures 15 million gallons of wastewater are cleaned and filtered each day. With the implementation of new and stricter wastewater effluent standards, the city of Logan now has to guarantee the phosphorous concentration in the effluent is also reduced. Algal biomass produced and harvested from the lagoons has been proven to affect the way nitrogen and phosphorous are removed while having the potential to be converted to biofuels. Therefore, implementing a secondary type clarifier in the Logan Lagoons would produce clean treated water with a reduced phosphorous concentration, and algae feedstock for …

The Utah Statesman, November 23, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

American Piano Quartet, American Piano Quartet, Robin Hancock, Scott Holden, Del Parkinson, Jeffrey Shumway

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A performance by the American Piano Quartet.

My Favorite Professor, Usu Jon M. Huntsman School Of Business, Chelsea Hepworth

Jon M. Huntsman School of Business News Collection

It is impossible to leave Dr. Shannon Peterson’s class without feeling academically challenged. She has challenged me in ways that have changed the way I think about learning, life, and myself.

2015 Graduate Researcher Of The Year Award | Biological Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Lifu Xiao received a B.S. degree in Chemistry from Fudan University in China, 2011. He has been pursuing a Ph.D. degree in Biological Engineering since 2011 at Utah State University under the supervision of Dr. Anhong Zhou. He obtained a multidisciplinary background in chemistry, biology and engineering working in Dr. Zhou’s lab. His research focuses on developing new methods for sensing and imaging of human disease-related biomolecules and mammalian cells.

Lifu has published five papers in peer reviewed journals. One of his papers, published in Analytical Methods, was ranked as one of the top ten most accessed articles in Feb …

Logan Canyon Winds Water, Logan Canyon Winds

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A performance of the Logan Canyon Winds for 2015 - The Year of Water.

The Utah Statesman, November 19, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Teaching Computers To See Like We Do | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Nov. 18, 2015 – Recognizing patterns might be easy for some people, but it’s a difficult skill to teach to a computer. Ask Dr. Xiaojun Qi, a faculty member in USU’s Computer Science Department, who was recently promoted to professor for her innovative research in image processing and computer vision.

How Plants Can Make Stormwater Cleaner | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Ever wondered what happens to the surge of stormwater you see racing down your street?

Big Bands, Usu Jazz Ensemble, Usu Jazz Orchestra, Greg Wheeler, Jon Gudmundson

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A performance by the USU Jazz Ensemble and USU Jazz Orchestra.

Meet Micro Joe | College Of Engineering, Usu College Of Engineering

College of Engineering News

Hydrazine is an unstable, flammable liquid that has been used as a propellant in small spacecraft for decades. But the cost of this unique fuel, its transport, storage, servicing and cleanup of accidental releases can be very high, making it difficult for the commercial space industry to expand.

The Utah Statesman, November 16, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.

Percussion Ensembles, Usu Percussion Ensemble, Caine Percussion Ensemble

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Performance of the USU Percussion Ensemble and Caine Percussion Ensemble.

The Raspberry War, Usu Opera, Dallas Heaton

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The USU Opera Theatre presents the premiere of "The Raspberry War" in special collaboration with composer Dr. Robert Boury & Trial by Jury by Gilbert & Sullivan.

The Utah Statesman, November 12, 2015, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.