- Genetics and Judgement
Explore Magazine Feature 1: DNA Forensics Sheds New Light on Criminal Evidence
- Quest for Fun
Explore Magazine Feature 2: Game-based Learning Enhances Student Learning
- Powering the Future
Explore Magazine Feature 3: Energy-related Research Addresses Challenges
- Learning by Doing
Explore Magazine Feature 4: Fusion of Research and Teaching Benefits Students, Faculty
Boise State Explore Magazine 2012
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From DNA forensics to energy research, game-based learning and student ventures, Boise State Explore highlights the dynamism of research endeavors across campus.
RESEARCH
Spotlight
"As a result of the flurry of innovative activity, and our increasing role as the economic engine of the Treasure Valley, we are renaming the Division of Research to the Division of Research and Economic Development, effective immediately,” Boise State President Bob Kustra announced during his State of the University speech. In addition, the Office of Technology Transfer is now the Office of University and Industry Ventures.
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IGEM seeks to ignite innovation
The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission is a statewide initiative to create new enterprises and high-paying jobs in Idaho’s knowledge economy by increasing strategic areas of research and development through targeted partnerships.
Sagebrush steppe focus of Andrew Austreng’s research
One of the most promising ways to reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels is right under our feet. Trapping carbon and storing it as organic matter in the soil is simple and inexpensive because plants do the work.
Graduate student Andrew Austreng’s thesis, “The Carbon Budget Impact of Sagebrush Degradation,” details results of research that shows that restoring cheatgrass-degraded sagebrush grasslands, or sagebrush steppe, by reestablishing native shrubs and grasses could remove as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as that produced by 100 million Americans in one year.
New Video Highlights Center's Research
Go inside the Center for Orthopaedic and Biomechanics Research (COBR) with a new video. From analyzing a patient’s physical challenges to improving sports performance, the hands-on research done in this state-of-the-art facility located in the Ron and Linda Yanke Family Research Park is making a difference.
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