While she was not awarded one of the cash prizes, what she earned could prove more beneficial – the feedback, the opportunity to talk to people about her business and her home, and the growth of her professional network.
Truksa found out his essay had won just a few weeks before the conference and he was able to attend to receive his award, give a presentation on the topic, and spend time around people with similar interests.
Educator preparation programs from around the country come together to discuss student teaching field placements and the challenges of recruiting and retaining not only pre-service teachers, but also mentor teachers and quality programs in the public schools.
Rob Griffitts-Harper is one of 58 students nationwide to earn a 2022 Harry S. Truman Scholarship, becoming the fourth student from The College of Idaho to earn the rare distinction.
The volume of undergraduate research done by the students isn’t common – it’s often a graduate-level experience. But not at The College of Idaho. Faculty and students work hand-in-hand, creating strong mentorship and teaching moments.
Sophomore Bezawit Kassaye and senior Makenzie Stapley each presented on different aspects of the same project: research on star-forming regions within the Milky Way galaxy called Yellowballs.
The Fulbright Specialist Program is run by the U.S. Department of State and is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two- to six-week, project-based exchanges at host institutions across the globe.
