The Idaho State of Discovery Podcast
2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm
The Idaho State of Discovery Podcast introduces you to the Bengals behind groundbreaking and personal discoveries in science, math, and engineering at Idaho State University and beyond. Join Jim Widmann, dean of the College of Science and Engineering at ISU, as he chats with the faculty, students, and alumni at the forefront of their fields and learns how they are expanding what we know and can accomplish, and why they are passionate about their professions. From the future of nuclear energy to understanding the features that make up the Earth and more, listen to the Idaho State of Discovery Podcast to find out how Bengals across the world are turning curiosity into discovery.
Latest Episodes
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How can studying frog embryos help researchers understand human developmental disorders? Dean Jim Widmann welcomes developmental biologist Dr. Heather Ray and undergraduate biology student Elijah Escobedo to explore the science of early development, the power of mentorship, and how hands-on research helps students discover their passions. -
In the inaugural episode of The Idaho State of Discovery, Jim Widmann explores the rocks, landscapes, resources, and real-world questions that make Idaho a remarkable place to study geoscience. Guests Dr. Ryan Anderson and graduate student Caden Anderson share how fieldwork, research, and discovery shape the next generation of geologists.
