June 4, 2019 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs!

Lloyd Smith has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

The Lewiston-Tribune wrote a story about how incoming freshman Thomas Martin beat the odds.

Student-athletes Kyler Little and Paige Danielson were among those named to the 2019 Google Cloud Academic All-District Team.

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Opportunities

Learning Innovations Open Lab June 11

Whether you are a new instructor or a veteran, Learning Innovations would love to explore the capabilities and benefits of: Perusall, Blackboard, Course design, Assignment design, Learning objectives, New instructor jumpstart, Active learning strategies, Organizing your course space, Web conferencing, General University Classrooms, Cougar Capture: Panopto and VoiceThread.

Until July 31, on-demand support is offered virtually via Zoom. Monday through Wednesday 10 a.m.–noon and 1–3 p.m. Learn more about Learning Innovation labs.

Commercialization Gap Fund Letter of Intent Due July 26

WSU’s Commercialization Gap Fund awards researchers up to $50,000 (with a maximum of $5,000 allocated towards business development activities) to those that demonstrate that their innovation(s) have the ability to make an economic impact in our society. Learn more about the Gap Fund.

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Laboratory Exploratory

WSU-PNNL Bioproducts Institute

The WSU-PNNL Bioproducts Institute is developing processes that convert underused resources and wastes into materials and chemicals that ultimately become part of energy, transportation, and consumer products. The Institute develops a full understanding of the lifecycle of bioproducts, from alternative uses of the resources, to recycling/remanufacturing opportunities and disposition of the final bioproduct.

Learn more about the WSU-PNNL Bioproducts Institute.

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Inclusive Education Ideas

Set a Positive Tone

Establish what you will provide for your students to be successful in your class. This may include in-class material, study guides, meaningful and prompt feedback on assignments, facilitation of discussion, attention to students with special needs, and a positive and welcoming classroom environment.

Read more ideas to create a welcoming, engaging and inclusive classroom from the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.

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Be Safe Cougs

Life Jackets

In 2017, nearly 85 percent of drowning victims in recreational boating accidents were not wearing a life jacket. Here are some life jacket safety tips to keep your family safe this summer on the water:

• Meet the safety standards: Pool and swim toys are not considered standard water safety gear and should not replace a life jacket.
• Choose the size based on your current weight: It should be snug, but not so tight that you can’t do up the zipper and buckles.
• Go bright: Vivid colors ensure that you are clearly visible in and around the water.
• Get all the right features: A large collar to support your head; a looped grab strap on the collar for easy grabbing; Durable, functioning, rust-proof (plastic) buckles and zippers, waist-ties with snug-fitting drawstrings or elastic in front and back, and a safety strap that fastens between your legs to keep the jacket in place; add reflective tape to increase visibility and a plastic whistle for emergencies.
• Everyone puts life jackets on, not just children. Life jackets are meant to be worn, not seen.
• Don’t let life jackets replace adult supervision.
• Don’t use life jackets as cushions or toys.
• Test life jackets first.

For more safety tips, contact Environmental Health and Safety at ehs@wsu.edu.