From the Dean
With the start of the academic year comes both excitement and potential challenges for our students. A 2017 report by Elements of Behavioral Health recognized that college has always been a pressure-packed environment but it seems students are feeling more emotionally and psychologically overburdened than ever before.
Campus anxiety statistics verify an increase in student anxiety in recent years, and mental health experts have offered a number of potential explanations for the current numbers and the increase in anxiety they reveal. Possible reasons for the anxiety outbreak include:
- Changes in academic standards (as compared to high school) that emphasize performance on frequent high-pressure tests.
- Concerns about the sagging economy and poor future job prospects.
- Financial pressures caused by student/family debt and the skyrocketing costs of a university education.
- Extensive involvement in the often stressful and bully-enabling social media environment.
- Higher rates of depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and other mental health conditions among young people.
If you’re aware of a student suffering from anxiety or related stress, please do what you can to ensure that they are aware of the resources provided by WSU to help them.
A list of potential challenges that you might face as a faculty or staff member, and the WSU resources available to help resolve those challenges is available on the HR website (PDF). I encourage you to print a copy, keep it handy, and use it when and if the time comes. Of course, the faculty and staff of Voiland College’s Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education are always available to help at 509-355-0348.
Go Cougs!
Mary Rezac, Dean
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture
mary.rezac@wsu.edu
Upcoming Seminars and Events
Date | Event | Time | Venue |
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Sept 12 | VCEA Internship Panel with Google, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory, Student Interns | 5:30 PM | Stephenson Hall Lounge |
Sept 13 | Cleantech Alliance Breakfast Series – WSU Pullman Satellite Location! | 7:30 AM | Digital Classroom Building (Spark) – room 233 |
Sept 13 | VCEA Town Hall w/WSU President Kirk Schulz and Provost Dan Bernardo | 12 PM | ETRL 101 |
Sept 13 | Boeing Intern Information Session | 5 PM | Todd 121 |
Sept 14 | Dean’s Voiland College Office Hours | 3-4 PM | Carpenter 526 |
Sept 14 | MME Seminar Series: “Microstructural and Morphological Factors Affecting Small-Scale Mechanical Properties” w/ Michael Maughan, Clinical Faculty Assistant Professor, University of Idaho | 11 AM | ETRL 101 |
Sept 15 | Lecture by Dr. Feng-Shou Xiao, Zhejiang University, China, “Synthesis of Zeolite Catalysts for Requirements of Industrial Applications” | 12-1 PM | Wegner G70C |
Sept 15 | Dean Rezac Visits the Tri-Cities Campus and SEAS | All day | Various |
Sept 19-20 | Walt Disney at WSU: The Magic Behind Disney Student opportunities to learn about careers with The Disney Company | Various | Various |
Sept 20 | Career Fair Prep #4 . Workshop: Networking/Social Media | 4:10 PM | Sloan 169 |
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Congratulations
Ali Mehrizi-Sani, assistant professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has received the prestigious Mac E. Van Valkenburg Early Career Teaching Award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers’ Education Society.
Freshman Zane Young was feature as GeekWire Magazine’s “Geek of the Week.”
Engineering student Trevor Alkire, the new chairman of the ASWSU’s Environmental Sustainability Alliance, was featured in a story in the Daily Evergreen.
Safety Tip of the Week
School Zones
As the school year begins, it is important to keep a look out for school zone signals. Always obey the speed limits. Be aware of and watch out for students near schools, bus stops, sidewalks, in the streets, and in school parking lots.
For more safety information, contact Environmental Health and Safety at ehs@wsu.edu.
Research Opportunities
Requests for Proposals, Research Announcements, and Events
Title | Sponsor | Deadline |
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Sept 15: NSF Program Director Visits WSU: Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships has the pleasure to host Dr. William (Bill) J. Cooper, NSF Program Director, on Friday, September 15. | n/a | n/a |
National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program - Notify the Office of Research by September 12. The NSF MRI program assists with the acquisition or development of a shared research instrument that is, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs. This is a limited submission with notifications due to OR (Proposal/Nomination Sheet (PDF)) by 5 p.m. on September 12, 2017. Invited, full proposals are due in January. | n/a | n/a |
WSU Office of Research Training Events. Pivot Training: September 20th @ 10:30am in Lighty 280. September 21st @ 3:00pm in Lighty 280. Learn the ins and outs of searching for funding opportunities specific to your area of research. Set up notifications, track funding opportunities, and share opportunities with your coworkers. Life Cycle of a Grant: September 27th @ 1:30pm in Lighty 280. September 28th @ 10:30am in Lighty 280. What are the processes for submitting a grant proposal at WSU? What happens once it gets funded? We will cover these topics, plus tips for making the process flow smoothly and common issues that arise during these processes. | n/a | n/a |
Call for Presenters : Matchmaking for Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Tuesday, October 10, 2:30pm – 4:30pm. Wednesday, October 11, 10:30am-12:30pm. As part of the upcoming Research Week, the Office or Research will host two fast paced faculty-led interdisciplinary collaboration experiences. Our goal is to provide faculty the opportunity to foster valuable interdisciplinary partnerships, highlight their research, and inspire unique and innovative broader impacts across the university. We invite all faculty interested in this opportunity to come meet, mingle, and share their work. Deadline: Thursday, September 7, 2017. For questions, please contact Becky James (elizabeth.james@wsu.edu, 5-3822) or Maureen Bonnefin (maureenb@wsu.edu, 5-0904) in the Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships. | n/a | n/a |
WSU Research Week, October 9 - 13, various locations. The Office of Research is sponsoring daily events to promote and strengthen WSU research. Full details in the link above. | n/a | n/a |
NSF Proposal and Award Policy Newsletter: The third issue of the National Science Foundation Proposal and Award Policy newsletter (PDF) is now available on the NSF Policy Office website. Topics include proposed significant changes to the PAPPG, the two-month rule for faculty salary, and new information about the Collaborators and Other Affiliations spreadsheet. | n/a | n/a |
National Institutes of Health Offers New Tutorials on Preparing and Submitting Your Grant Application. New to the NIH grant process? Ever wish someone would explain and walk you through applying for NIH grants step by step? If so, this NIH resource will be the next best thing to joining you for an in-person lesson. | n/a | n/a |
Global Faculty Research Awards | 09/30/2017 | |
Synthetic Biology for Engineering Applications (R01) | NIH | 10/04/17 |
NIBIB Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21) | NIH | 10/16/2017 |
ACS Petroleum Research Fund (ACS PRF) grants | ACS | 10/25/2017 |
Dear Colleague Letter: NSF/NSFC Joint Research on Environmental Sustainability Challenges | NSF | 10/20/2017 |
Innovations in Graduate Education (IGE) Program (WSU Limited Submission) | NSF | 10/25/2017 |
Science & Technology Policy Fellowships | AAAS | 11/01/2017 |
Division of Materials Research: Topical Materials Research Programs (DMR-TMRP) | NSF | 11/1/2017 |
The Keck Foundation Research Program | W.M. Keck Foundation | 11/1/2017 |
The Keck Foundation Undergraduate Education Program | W.M. Keck Foundation | 11/1/2017 |
CISE Research Infrastructure (CRI) | NSF | 11/2/2017 (preproposal); 1/11/ 2018 (encouraged full proposals) |
Japan-US Network Opportunity 2 (JUNO2) R&D for Trustworthy Networking for Smart and Connected Communities | NSF | 11/30/2017 |
For Students and Postdocs
Title | Sponsor | Deadline |
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Graduate Research Fellowship Program | NSF | 10/24/17 |
American Fellowships Dissertation Fellowships | AAUW | 11/15/2017 |
American Fellowships Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships | AAUW | 11/15/2017 |
Doris Duke Fellowship Program | The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation | 12/1/2017 |
Career Development Grants | AAUW | 12/15/2017 |
WSU Student Research Opportunities and Internships
WSU offers a number of opportunities available to undergraduate students who wish to gain experiences working in their field of interest. Visit Honors College website for announcements about job openings and internships at WSU.
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