OpenFieldFounded in 1932 on the south bank of the Boise River, Boise State University enrolls over 26,000 students across more than 200 academic degrees. Classified as an R2 Doctoral University with High Research Activity, Boise State is a key research partner of Micron Technology, the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), and the semiconductor industry—housing the Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering and leading advanced research in quantum materials, biomass fuels, and raptor biology.
Review checked academic pathways and funding options below:
Merit-based scholarship automatically awarded to eligible non-resident and international master's and doctoral students.
Doctoral research assistantship within the Micron Center for Materials Research investigating phase-change memory materials, thin films, and DNA nanotechnology.
Advanced computer science master's focusing on vulnerability analysis, zero-trust infrastructure, and distributed parallel computing.
Hands-on cleanroom semiconductor fabrication and device modeling internship at Micron Technology's corporate headquarters and R&D fabs in Boise.
Field-based degree studying mountain water resources, volcanic seismology, drone photogrammetry, and wildfire watershed impact.
Two-year fellowship at the Raptor Research Center investigating avian telemetry, conservation genomics, and bird of prey migratory ecology across the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area.
Intensive summer laboratory course utilizing Boise State's Idaho Microfabrication Cleanroom facility to perform photolithography, wet chemical etching, and thin film deposition.
Tuition fees and student contributions vary across degree levels and residency status. Verified opportunity records list typical costs between $9,800/year (In-state / post-waiver rate) vs. $26,000/year (Standard out-of-state rate) and departmental funding packages.
Distinguished researchers and laboratory heads at Boise State University:
Distinguished Professor of Materials Science & Engineering · Magnetic Shape Memory Alloys, Acoustic Microscopy, Nanostructured Metals, Micro-Actuators for Microfluidics
Professor of Geosciences & Climate Science · Wildfire Geomophology, Soil Carbon Sequestration, Quaternary Geology of Idaho, Climate Change Education
Associate Professor of Computer Science · Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, Formal Verification Methods, Autonomous Vehicle Cyber Safety, SCADA Vulnerability Analysis
Facts reflect official Boise State University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Degree admissions, scholarship awards, and employment positions are subject to formal university review. OpenField does not charge students application fees.
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