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Reporting in the journal, Plos Biology, a WSU research team led by Alla Kostyukova has proven for the first time how the mechanism of heart beats work on a molecular scale.
Florence Adesope, Jennifer Espin and Flor Trinidad were named to the 2020-2021 cohort of the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Scholars Program.
Events
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!
Thursday, October 22 @ 11:00 AM
MME Seminar: “Advanced power electronics and electric machines – Thermal, electro-thermal and reliability research.” Presented by Sreekant Narumanchi, Manager of Advanced Power Electronics and Electric Machines Group, National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Friday, October 23 @ 12:10 PM
EECS Lunch and Learn with Industry Series: Why consider utility engineering and what employers look for when hiring engineers by Cameron Doneen, Puget Sound Energy:
Cameron will share personal experiences that led him to choose a career in the utility industry and provide an overview of the breadth of opportunities offered by this sector.
Monday, October 26 @2:10-5 PM
Workshop – Intro to Kamiak HPC:
The Center for Institutional Research Computing (CIRC) is hosting a hands-on introductory workshop introducing basic High Performance Computing (HPC) concepts and teaching users to submit jobs to an HPC. Learn to utilize freely available computing resources on WSU’s Kamiak HPC to power your research!
Monday, October 26 @4:10 PM
Blackboard Learn Grade Center:
We’ll explain different setup options, show how to grade and comment on student work, and demonstrate how to use the electronic rubric.
Tuesday, October 27 @ 9:30 AM
JCDREAM Symposium Series:
Professor Tom Graedel & Dr. Aaron Feaver will open the Joint Center for Deployment and Research in Earth Abundant Materials (JCDREAM) 2020 Symposium Series by discussing the critical materials challenges faced in Washington’s major industries, and JCDREAM’s role in mitigating those challenges.
Tuesday, October 27 @2:10 PM
Teaching From A Distance: Authentic Assessment:
In this training, we will cover effective ways to assess student learning in your online course space.
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Opportunities
Association of Faculty Women Samuel H. Smith Award Leadership Award Nominations Due Oct. 30
The criteria for the award are as follows: “The recipient of the Award shall be an AFW member whose leadership has advanced the role of women in the Washington State University system and/or who has demonstrated leadership in higher education, the community, or her profession at the local, state, regional, national or international level.”
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
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program – Applications Due TODAY
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) provides fellowships to students selected early in their graduate careers based on their demonstrated potential for significant research achievements in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education.
Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Dissertation Grants
The GPSA Awards and Scholarships Committee offers dissertation grants to support the research needs of WSU Ph.D. students.
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
How to Stay Safe this Halloween
Health experts across the country urge families to first consider celebrating Halloween at home. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control released a list of safer Halloween activities families may enjoy in lieu of trick-or-treating. If families do venture out, experts encourage limiting groups to members of a single household as well as following precautions.
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.
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