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Washington State University’s Digital Agriculture Summit was featured in GeekWire.
AIChE’s CEP Magazine featured a story on the development of an iron catalyst that does not rust during biomass- to-biofuel reactions that was led Yong Wang.
WSU and PNNL sodium-ion battery research was voted among the “Top 10 Innovations” at the Innovation for Cool Earth Forum (ICEF).
Events
October 12-16
Research Week:
Research Week is dedicated to celebrating achievements, building partnerships, and pursuing opportunities for research at WSU. Events include a keynote address, matchmaking flash talks, and opportunities to win funding.
Tuesday, October 13 @12:10 PM
Faculty-Led Workshop: Mastering distance delivery
Tuesday, October 13 @3:00 PM
Research Week: Women In Research Panel:
The Association for Faculty Women is hosting a panel to highlight the pathways, success, and challenges of women in research. One theme that will be highlighted during the panel is the challenges or changes of research during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, October 13 @3:10 PM
Perusall: Ensure Your Students Are Reading
Wednesday, October 14 @10:10 AM
Blackboard Learn Tests and Quizzes:
This training will provide a review of Blackboards’ full array of powerful question formats and setting options that allow you to precisely control and manage delivery of online assessments.
Wednesday, October 14 @12 PM
Research Week: The Fulbright Scholar Experience:
Three of WSU’s recent scholars will share their exchange experiences while representatives from International Studies will offer an overview of the program.
Wednesday, October 14 @ 3:00 PM
Virtual Mini Summit on AI during WSU Research Week:
The Artificial Intelligence @ WSU initiative is hosting a virtual mini summit on AI and applications to showcase recent advancements, foster collaborations, and initiate conversations, both within WSU as well as across major institutions in the Pacific Northwest.
October 19 – 23
Virtual Safety, Health and Security Fair:
Join us for daily virtual flash talks on safety, health and security topics led by industry experts.
Tuesday, October 20 @11 AM
ESIC FA20 Seminar Series – ERO event analysis process and analysis of EMS events (2019-2020):
This presentation will provide a brief introduction about the ERO Event Analysis Process and provide an overview of performance of EMS based on the analysis of NERC reportable events from October 2019 to September 2020.
Tuesday, October 20 @11:10 AM
Panopto (Master Session):
Want to connect your Panopto quizzes to the Blackboard grade book? Curious which students have looked at your Panoto video?
Tuesday, October 20 @7 PM
Virtual Bingo night:
Global Connections Bingo Game Nights are returning throughout the Fall 2020 semester. You’re invited to take a well-deserved break each month and join us for a few rounds of virtual Bingo!
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Inclusive Education
Career Prep for Your Classroom
Faculty- don’t let an unexpected event cause you to cancel class! The Voiland College Internships & Career Services office is always looking for opportunities to educate students about career preparation. Whether you’d like us to cover a whole class period, partial class period, or a few minutes giving an overview of our services, we’re excited to chat with your students! Call Sandi Brabb at (509) 335-3740 or brabb@wsu.edu for more information and to schedule your next class visit.
Opportunities
VCEA Pumpkin Carving Contest
Join VCEA Tutoring Services for a pumpkin carving contest! All students, faculty, and staff from all VCEA campuses are encouraged to put their carving skills to the test to win prizes in different categories plus bragging rights for the entire year. Participants can work alone or can work together (via Zoom or other safe methods). Contestants will enter photos of their creations on which all of Voiland College will vote.
To participate and get more information, register here! Register now to get an entry in a raffle drawing to be held during the contest.
Questions? Contact Becky Dueben at rdueben@wsu.edu.
Workday Training
Washington State University will soon begin using Workday, the new system for finance, payroll, human resources, and post-award grants management. All WSU employees will use Workday in some capacity, from managing their personal information to tracking their time worked/off. Workday training materials are ready and courses are now open for enrollment.
Research Funding and Awards
Visit Voiland College’s website or The Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships for lists of some of the national major research funding opportunities.
Crimson Spirit Award
Have you noticed a WSU employee going out of their way to help a colleague or customer? Nominate them for the Crimson Spirit award to recognize their excellent service. Submit a nomination.
Graduate Student Opportunities
Helene M. Overly Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Applicants must be women pursuing graduate studies in transportation engineering or related fields; applicants must have at least a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Apply by Oct. 27.
IBUILD Graduate Research Fellowship
The Innovation in Buildings Graduate Research Fellowship is accepting applications through Dec. 1.
PNNL-WSU graduate program applications open
The Office of Research, the Graduate School, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are pleased to announce the call for applications for the fifth cohort of the Distinguished Graduate Research Program.
More opportunities
Opportunities for VCEA graduate students.
Be Safe Cougs
Flu Shot Fridays
Flu Shot Fridays Have Started– For WSU students, faculty and staff on the WSU Pullman campus.
WSU COVID-19 Employee Resources
WSU COVID19-related info is available on WSU’s website.
Daily Coug Connect at 10 a.m.
Experts system-wide present 5-30 minute Zoom sessions for WSU employees.
Health and Wellbeing Resources
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to offer emotional support during this stressful period. You may contact EAP by calling 1-877-313-4455 or visiting the EAP website. WSU is committed to supporting your overall health and wellbeing. Visit the WellCoug website for more.
Send Us Your News
Include your kudos, opportunities, events, and more in the Voiland College This Week newsletter for employees.
DEADLINE: Submit items by 12 pm Thursday for inclusion in the following Tuesday newsletter.