Soil research talk at the natural history museum today; Three Minute Thesis contest Thursday
Two free research events at Idaho State University this week
POCATELLO - The Idaho Museum of Natural History will hold a free Lunch & Learn from noon to 1 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the museum's Discovery Room, according to the museum's website.
Alex Robinson, an Idaho State University anthropology graduate student, is scheduled to speak about soil research done together with the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes on how digging sticks affect the soil when camas bulbs are harvested, the museum says.
On Thursday, Nov. 12, ISU holds its 10th annual Three Minute Thesis competition and awards reception, starting at 6 p.m. in the Black Box Theatre at the Stephens Performing Arts Center, 1002 Sam Nixon Ave., according to the university's event calendar. Graduate students get three minutes each to explain their research to a general audience. Admission is free, and the competition and reception will also stream on YouTube Live, the calendar says.
Source: Idaho Museum of Natural History and ISU event calendar: 2026 Graduate 3MT Competition.