University of Idaho College of Science

Undergraduate Certificate of the Week 🗺️

Maps tell stories—and GIS helps bring those stories to life.

The Geographic Information Systems Undergraduate Certificate provides a strong foundation in GIS and geospatial technologies through a combination of theory and hands-on learning.

Students develop practical skills in spatial data analysis and geovisualization while exploring applications such as environmental change, natural resource management and mapping ecosystems.

Learn more:
https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/degree-finder/geographic-information-systems-ug-cert

Graduate Certificate of the Week 🌎

Climate change affects every part of our world—and addressing it requires expertise from many disciplines.

The Climate Change Graduate Certificate provides graduate students with an interdisciplinary understanding of climate science, impacts, mitigation and adaptation. Students explore climate-related challenges through coursework that spans multiple fields of study.

Designed to complement a variety of graduate programs, this certificate prepares students to address complex environmental issues through collaborative problem solving.

Learn more:
https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/degree-finder/climate-change-gr-cert

Undergraduate Certificate of the Week 💧

Groundwater plays a vital role in our environment—and understanding how it works begins here.

The Environmental Hydrogeology Undergraduate Certificate builds a strong foundation in groundwater science through coursework in hydrology, field methods, modeling and environmental geology.

Students gain practical experience in data collection, quantitative analysis and evaluating groundwater systems while learning to assess environmental impacts. Whether you're planning for graduate study or a career in consulting or natural resource management, this certificate provides valuable, specialized knowledge.

Learn more:
https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/degree-finder/environmental-hydrology-ug-cert

Graduate Certificate of the Week 🧬

Modern biological research relies on data, computation and collaboration across disciplines.

The Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Graduate Certificate provides graduate students with advanced training in biology, mathematics and computational sciences. Students develop the interdisciplinary knowledge needed to analyze biological data and communicate across scientific fields.

This certificate prepares students for research opportunities in biotechnology, medicine, conservation biology and other data-driven biological sciences.

Learn more:
https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/degree-finder/bioinformatics-computational-bio-gr-cert

Undergraduate Certificate of the Week 🌎

Climate change impacts ecosystems, communities and public policy—and understanding those connections is more important than ever.

The Climate Change Undergraduate Certificate provides a foundation in climate science while exploring both the scientific and human dimensions of climate change. Through core and elective coursework, you'll gain the tools to analyze environmental challenges and support sustainable solutions.

Designed to complement majors such as geography, environmental science and natural resource management, this 12-credit certificate prepares students for careers in sustainability, community resilience and environmental policy.

Learn more: https://www.uidaho.edu/academics/degree-finder/climate-change-ug-cert

From the football field to the forefront of nuclear research.

As a 6'8" Division I football player at the University of Idaho, Tanner Mauseth stood out for his size. Today, he's making a name for himself for something else: helping unlock the secrets of irradiated materials at Idaho National Laboratory.

The applied physics graduate now works as a research scientist at INL, using cutting-edge technology to study materials that could shape the future of nuclear energy. Along the way, he's earned a doctorate, contributed to critical nuclear fuel research, and is already mentoring the next generation of scientists.

⬇️ Join us in congratulating Tanner on his incredible journey!

College of Science alumna Veronica Blackham is helping shape national conversations about the future of math education.

At the Council of Chief State School Officers National Conference on Student Assessment in Austin, Texas, Blackham presented in two sessions alongside education leaders from across the country.

Her presentations explored how students connect math to future opportunities and how digital badges and micro-credentials are changing the way learning is recognized.

We're proud to see a Vandal making an impact on education at the national level.

From undergraduate research to national recognition, Sarah Coss's University of Idaho journey is one to celebrate. 🎉

The 2025 biochemistry and mathematics graduate was an INBRE Fellow, a Hill Fellow, received the College of Science Outstanding Undergraduate Research Award, and earned the Department of Mathematics and Statistical Science Chair's Award for Excellence.

Students like Sarah show what's possible when curiosity meets opportunity.

Join us in congratulating Sarah on her incredible accomplishments! 👏

How should college math evolve in the age of AI?

Jennifer Johnson Leung, professor of mathematics at the University of Idaho, recently helped lead that conversation at the Summit on Modernizing Undergraduate Mathematics. She presented on U of I's AI literacy framework and worked with education leaders from across the country to develop ideas for the future of undergraduate math education.

As technology changes, so does the way we prepare students to think critically, solve problems and succeed in STEM.