ISU News: College of Science and Engineering

Tadesse Wakjira, a researcher in the civil and environmental engineering department at Idaho State University and the Center for Advanced Energy Studies, and Mustafa Mashal, professor of civil engineering and lead inventor of Sweetcrete, pose for photos in the Concrete and Asphalt Lab on ISU's Pocatello campus.

Sweetcrete: ISU Researchers Looking to Take Innovative Concrete Blend from Lab to the Field

June 9, 2025

A team of researchers spanning the fields of civil engineering, materials science, and chemistry at Idaho State University is taking the next steps in optimizing a mix of concrete that’s sweeter to the environment.

Local Middle, High School Students Compete in Eastern Idaho Science Olympiad at Idaho State University

June 2, 2025

A student and Amir Ali, associate professor of nuclear engineering, pose for a photo at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies in Idaho Falls.

Efficient Exchange: Professor Looking to Develop Next-Gen Heat Exchangers

June 2, 2025

Heat exchangers may not be the first thing that springs to mind when it comes to efficiency, but an Idaho State University engineer is looking to create a new design of the humble part that could be a game-changer for everything from HVAC systems to advanced nuclear reactors.

Ten ISU Students Pass Nuclear Reactor Operator Exam to Become Licensed

May 19, 2025

Idaho State University students have earned a rare and nationally recognized credential: a U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Reactor Operator license.