May 27, 2022
Meet the Dean: Brother Kevin Brower
Get to know our new Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies, Brother Kevin Brower! Learn more about him, his role as dean, and what it means to have an interdisciplinary mindset.
What is an Interdisciplinary Studies Degree?
DISCOVER YOUR OPTIONSHow do I create a custom IDS Degree?
CUSTOMIZE A DEGREEAs an IDS major, how can I get more information?
INFO FOR IDS STUDENTSIDS News & Notes
March 1, 2022
Student Spotlight: Meet Lesly!
Lesly Soriano is a baker in the making who is making the most out of her education! From Los Angeles, California, Lesly came to BYU-Idaho knowing where she wanted to go. She has always had a love for baking, and her goal is to work in a bakery and make pastry’s.
January 21, 2022
IDS 297R: Applied Learning Project
If you are a student looking for work experience, IDS 297R, The Applied Learning Project, might be a good opportunity for you. Students learn leadership, project management, and teamwork skills that benefit their future careers and lives. Each semester, different companies submit project requests to the RBDC, and students are matched to a project based on interest and ability.
November 29, 2021
Speak Courage: An IDS Forum
Do you find public speaking intimidating? Do you have classes, projects, or a job that requires public presentation of some kind? Then learn the public speaking tips Brother Spencer Haacke shares in this interdisciplinary studies forum, Speak Courage.
November 15, 2021
IDS 499: The Interdisciplinary Capstone Project
As college students attend classes, complete assignments, and evaluate their progress at the end of each semester, it can be difficult to have a complete vision for their future career. This is especially true for Interdisciplinary Studies majors. IDS 499 is the class designed to give students a sharp definition of their future careers.
October 25, 2021
Finding a Mentor for IDS 499
There are many degrees on campus that require students to complete a Capstone project. For these capstone projects, a mentor is required. This article can help students understand the role of mentors, how they help a capstone project, and how to get the best one for their project.
September 16, 2021
The Elevate Finals Competition - Spring 2021
ELEVATE is a student competition meant to challenge students to solve a social problem on campus. Last semester that challenge was: "How can students elevate their mental health by creating a culture of positivity?" This semester students learned, created, and presented their own unique solutions to this problem and fought for a spot in the finals competition!