Forbey wins research excellence award for contributions to Idaho science

Dr. Jen Forbey, Boise State University

Department of Biological Sciences Professor Jennifer Forbey won the 2025 Jean’ne M. Shreeve National Science Foundation Estab­lished Program to Stim­u­late Com­pet­i­tive Research (EPSCoR) Research Excellence Award.

The award, created in honor of University of Idaho Distinguished Professor Jean’ne M. Shreeve, recognizes accomplished faculty from Idaho universities. Forbey stood out thanks to her work building scientific capacity in Idaho, leading the way on local and international research projects, and mentoring future scientists at Boise State and at partnering colleges and universities.