University of Idaho, Idaho Falls

Marc Skinner, Center Executive Officer, (1776 Science Ctr. Dr., Suite 306, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402; 208-757-5414 www.uidaho.edu/idaho-falls).

The University of Idaho, in partnership with Idaho State University, operates the Idaho Falls campus. The campus serves over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students in eastern Idaho. The center is ideally located on the banks of the Snake River and adjacent to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). Yellowstone and Teton National Parks, scenic forests, pristine wilderness areas, and world-class recreational activities are located nearby.

Academics

Consistent with the role and mission assigned by the State Board of Regents and the University of Idaho’s land-grant designation, the university offers select undergraduate, master’s, specialist’s and doctorate degree programs in Idaho Falls. Additional professional programs, certificates, and courses are offered in response to needs of the community. Over 150 University of Idaho courses are offered at the center each semester. Courses are taught on-site by resident faculty and instructors and are offered in person, virtually, or through streaming video or web-based options.

Undergraduate degrees are available in the following disciplines:

  • Communication (online)
  • Criminology (online)
  • Environmental Science
  • General Studies
  • History (online)
  • Industrial Technology
  • Organizational Science (online)
  • Psychology (online)
  • Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management (online)
  • Sociology (online)

Graduate degrees are available in the following disciplines:

  • Leadership and Organization Development (online)
  • Biological Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Engineering
  • Curriculum and Instruction (online)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Educational Leadership (online)
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Management
  • Environmental Science
  • Geography (online)
  • Interdisciplinary Science/Technology
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Mathematics (online)
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music (online)
  • Natural Resources (online)
  • Nuclear Engineering
  • Psychology (online)
  • Public Administration (online)
  • Statistical Science (online)
  • Technology Management
  • Water Resources

Research

The center is strategically located next to the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES). The University of Idaho is a founding collaborator at CAES. This location is ideal for research collaboration opportunities. The Idaho Falls Center focuses on delivering advanced education and research programs addressing state and national energy and security needs in partnership with the INL, industry, and university partners.  

Idaho National Laboratory

In operation since 1949, the INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy's missions in nuclear and energy research, science, and national defense. The laboratory works with national and international governments, universities, and industry partners to discover new science and develop technologies that underpin the nation's nuclear and renewable energy, national security, and environmental missions.

Center for Advanced Energy Studies

CAES is focused on creating a unique and collaborative environment for our energy future, including cross-organizational and peer-to-peer technical collaboration. It addresses science, engineering and technology development critical to U.S. and global energy needs. CAES' research focuses on energy affordability, environmental safety, and technology research in nuclear, hydrogen, fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas), plus the full spectrum of renewable energy sources. CAES' research agenda fosters collaborations and interdisciplinary studies and makes its research and development facilities, and those of INL, available to a network of universities.

Community and Statewide Services

The College of Agriculture District IV Research and Extension Office at the Idaho Falls Center provides extension programming and agriculture related activities.