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Former postdoctoral fellow Erin Hanan along with Professors Jennifer Adam and Ming-Liang Liu have published a study that shows the effects of climate change and forest management on Western wildfire activity.
The Daily Evergreen highlighted the efforts of a WSU research team that includes Xiao Zhang to develop a sustainable formula that acts as a protective barrier from the cold, an innovation that could revolutionize less reliable farming techniques.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a student team from WSU Everett has been selected to participate in the 2022 Collegiate Wind Competition.
Events
Tuesday, February 23 @ 11 AM
MME Seminar: Bayesian Decision Making and Learning in Complex Uncertain Systems:
Presented by Dr. Seyede Fatemeh Ghoreishi, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Maryland Robotics Center, University of Maryland.
Tuesday, February 23 @ 11 AM
ESIC Power Group Seminar – “Balancing Wildfire Risk and Power System Reliability: Pre-emptive power shut offs and proactive restoration planning”:
Electric grid faults can be the source of catastrophic wildfires, particularly in regions with high winds and low humidity.
Wednesday, February 24 @8:10 AM
Canvas gradebook:
In this training we will explain different setup, filtering and communication options.
Thursday, February 25 @ 10 AM
AGI Day 2021:
In this interactive, virtual event, Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) leaders will provide an overview of the AGI and how Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Washington State University researchers and scientists are collaborating to solve key grid modernization challenges.
Thursday, February 25 @10:00 AM
NAVSEA Warfare Center Virtual Career Fair:
Meet with recruiters virtually and network. There are a variety of STEM positions open at various locations across the United States.
Thursday, February 25 @ 11:30 AM
MME Seminar: Intelligent product agents for multi-agent control of manufacturing systems:
The current manufacturing paradigm is shifting toward the development of more flexible manufacturing systems that can produce highly personalized products, adapt to unexpected disturbances in the system, and readily integrate new manufacturing system technology.
Thursday, February 25 @ 12 PM
Virtual firm tour with Carleton Hart Architecture:
Join us for an in-depth look at this architecture/interior design firm and find out what they are looking for in future employees.
Thursday, February 25 @ 5 PM
Three-Minute Thesis Prep Session for Graduate Students:
Past winners of WSU 3MT competitions and former judges will be there to share their experience on how to deliver a killer 3MT presentation.
Friday, February 25 @ 3:10 PM
Teaching from a distance: Authentic assessment:
In this training, we will cover effective ways to assess student learning in your online course space.
Tuesday, March 2 @ 11 AM
Tuesday, March 2 @ 1:10 PM
VoiceThread Basics:
VoiceThread is a tool used to engage students in meaningful conversations around media. Learn the basics features including how to create, comment, collaborate, and share with your class.
Tuesday, March 2 @ 3:10 PM
VoiceThread and Canvas:
Learn how to engage students in meaningful conversation by interacting with their peers and media.
March 6-7
CrimsonCode Hackathon:
CrimsonCode is an annual student programming competition for all skill levels organized by the ACM chapter of Washington State University.
Thursday, March 11 @ 2 PM
VCEA Three-Minute Thesis Competition:
Ph.D. students will be competing for a chance to move on to the WSU-wide competition as well as a $1,500 scholarship for Fall 2021 (first runner-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship and second runner-up will receive a $500 scholarship). Additional prize money in the form of travel stipends is up for grabs at the main WSU event.
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Opportunities
Community and Equity Certificate Program Courses
WSU HRS is excited to introduce a new professional development opportunity available to all WSU faculty and staff. The Community & Equity Certificate lays the groundwork for a challenging, personal journey for individuals who are committed to creating equitable and inclusive environments. Through the certificate program, faculty and staff will expand their understanding of equity-mindedness and build a toolkit for engaging more effectively with students, colleagues, and community partners. Faculty and staff must complete seven workshops across four areas to earn the certificate.
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit March 4
Join us for the Spring 2021 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit. The event will bring together WSU faculty, staff, and students to learn about efforts and initiatives happening within our university community. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet people with shared interests and passions and learn how to get involved in the work of equity and social justice.
Awards Available to Undergraduate Researchers – Apply by March 5
Undergraduate research award applications will be accepted through March 5 for students engaged in research, scholarship, and creative arts. Awards for the next academic year are available to students in all majors on all campuses. Students can accept a scholarship for one or two semesters.
Women’s Leadership Summit March 5
You are invited to participate in the inaugural Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by the WSU Alumni Association. Designed to provide Cougs at all career levels an opportunity to celebrate successes and learn from past experiences of WSU faculty and alumnae. This year’s summit will explore Professional Challenges for Women During COVID-19.
Smith Teaching and Learning Grant – Apply by March 15
Washington State University faculty with innovative ideas to enhance teaching and learning are encouraged to apply by March 15 for a Smith Teaching and Learning Grant of up to $5,000.
Oaks Academic Technology Award Nominations Due March 22
Nominations are now being accepted for the fifth annual Oaks Academic Technology Award, which recognizes an instructor’s innovative application of an existing technology to transform teaching and learning in their classroom (face-to-face, online, videoconferencing).
WSU SURCA opens student applications, judge registrations
Students’ applications and judges’ sign-ups are now open online for the ninth Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA), which will be held virtually on March 29.
Live Auto-Generated Captioning Now Available for Zoom
WSU Zoom now provides live automatic speech recognition captioning/transcription capability for live virtual meetings, webinars, and course lectures.
Zoom Webinar Option Now Available to All Instructors
The WSU Zoom support team at Information Technology Services (ITS) is excited to offer all WSU instructors a semester-long Zoom webinar option for spring 2021 courses. These webinars will allow up to 100 or 500 attendees.
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.
Office of Research Guidance
The Office of Research posts all guidance for on-site research, scholarship, and creative activities during the Covid-19 pandemic on their website.
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
Feb. 25: Three-Minute Thesis Prep Session
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Graduate Student Association (CEEGSA) is happy to host a 3MT (three-minute thesis) prep session on Thursday Feb. 25 from 5-6:00 PM via Zoom. Past winners of WSU 3MT competitions and former judges will be there to share their experience on how to deliver a killer 3MT presentation. Register to receive the meeting link.
Feb. 25: Learn about the Washington Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellows Program
You are invited to meet with the Washington Research Foundation (WRF) to learn more about the WRF Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
AFW Graduate Student Awards Nominations Due March 1
The Association for Faculty Women’s Outstanding Graduate Student Awards recognize the academic achievements and professional potential of WSU’s graduate students. The Harriet B. Rigas Award is presented to an outstanding doctoral student. The AFW Founders’ Award is presented to an outstanding Master’s student. Both full-‐ and part-‐time students are eligible. Professional and non-‐thesis Master’s degree students are not eligible for these awards.
Overview of awards, award criteria, and nomination instructions are available. Nominees need no affiliation with the AFW to be nominated. Nominations due March 1 by 5 p.m.
2021 VCEA Three Minute Thesis Competition – Nominations Due March 4
The 2021 VCEA Three Minute Thesis Competition is open to all Ph.D. candidates who have successfully passed their preliminary exam by March 11th, 2021. That date also happens to be VCEA’s qualifying competition to be held virtually on Zoom at 2pm (students must be able to attend at this time).
Students will be competing for a chance to move on to the WSU-wide competition as well as a $1,500 scholarship for Fall 2021 (first runner-up will receive a $1,000 scholarship and second runner-up will receive a $500 scholarship). Additional prize money in the form of travel stipends is up for grabs at the main WSU event.
Contact your faculty advisor or email Chris Gass for more details.
NASA Space Grant – Postponed
The Washington State NASA Space Grant for graduate students and undergraduate students will not be awarded in Spring 2021. There will be a call for applications for this award in the Fall semester – likely in the October/November time frame.
Preparing Future Faculty Virtual Workshop May 14 & 21
Designed for Ph.D. students and postdocs interested in pursuing academic careers, this workshop will include sessions on how to obtain a faculty position (hiring process, preparing documents, interviewing, negotiating) and how to be successful in beginning an academic career (articulating research, prioritizing activities, work-life balance). You will also have the opportunity to engage with other aspiring academics to expand your network of colleagues and collaborators. For those interested in participating in this workshop, please complete the application on the event website.
Faculty, staff, and post-docs: sign up to judge at SURCA 2021 on March 29
Your expertise is needed! Faculty, staff and post-docs are sought to register to serve as judges by the March 10 deadline to help judge student presenters at the annual Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (SURCA) on March 29. Learn more on the SURCA website.
Additional Opportunities
More opportunities for VCEA graduate students.
Be Safe Cougs
WSU COVID-19 Information
Visit WSU’s website to get the latest information and resources on WSU’s COVID-19 testing and response.
Caring for Self, Caring for Others – Resources
Self-care is more important than ever. Caring for others adds an additional layer of complexity, but self-care continues to remain paramount. Please use these resources to help you on your self-care journey.
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