You’re Invited: An Affirmation of Dedication to Research and Creative Endeavors
February 17, 2025
President Robert W. Wagner will present a new Presidential Resolution affirming the centrality of research to Idaho State University’s institutional mission on Friday, February 21 at 3 p.m. in the Physical Science Building lobby. Everyone from the university community is invited and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.
As evidence of our commitment to excellence in innovative academic research and creative scholarship, Idaho State University is excited to announce that we have been re-designated as a Carnegie-classified Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production institution.
Trending upward year after year, research at ISU is a driver of growth and development, solidifying our Carnegie research designation. In fiscal year 2023, Idaho State reported $29.7 million in research and extramural expenditures. In FY24, that number increased to nearly $40 million. This represents a 25% increase in research expenditures in one year and a 200% increase in research and extramural funding since 2018.
“Faculty at Idaho State University actively shape the future, providing hands-on opportunities for experiential learning, student inquiry, and professional development that inspires the next generation of scholars and industry leaders,” said Martin Blair, vice president for research and economic development. “Research exerts a lasting and meaningful impact by nurturing a fundamental desire for knowledge and discovery in our students.”
Last year, ISU students also received just over $4 million in externally sponsored wages, fellowships and stipends to participate in research and creative scholarship activities.
“At its core, Idaho State University is a supportive community devoted to the betterment of our broader world,” President Robert Wagner said. “We want to affirm our commitment to research, and to continuing to grow as an institution dedicated to solving complex, real-world issues, and making a difference in the communities we serve.”
Five faculty members will also be highlighted at the reception as part of a new initiative to recognize impactful research, teaching and creative scholarship across campuses.
“The upward trends in our research and extramural expenditures are a direct result of a truly remarkable faculty community committed to advancing their respective disciplines through fundamental research,” Provost Adam Bradford said. “ISU is proud to fulfill its mission as a research institution through the efforts of our faculty who advance both knowledge and student learning through cutting-edge research.”
For questions about the reception, call (208) 282-3440.
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