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Syrine Belakaria was awarded a 2021 IBM Research PhD Fellowship.
Joyce Crosthwaite received a WSU Access Center Staff Award for her disability advocacy.
Computer science major Cole Hensley partnered with father/son duo Brighton and Drew Maughan to take the Grand Prize in the WSU Business Plan Competition.
Researchers, including Indranil Chowdhury, along with recent graduates Mehnaz Shams and Iftaykhairul Alam, have shown the fundamental mechanisms that allow tiny pieces of plastic bags and foam packaging at the nanoscale to move through the environment. The work, published in the journal Water Research, could help develop better ways to filter out and clean up pervasive plastics from the environment.
The Daily Evergreen featured a story on how WSU researchers are using a material found in crab shells to improve concrete and reduce carbon emissions.
Events
Wednesday, May 5 @4:10 PM
Zoom updates and advanced implementation:
Zoom allows users to communicate through webcam/microphones, chat, and screen sharing. Learn about recent updates and the advanced implementation that allow you to conduct real time class sessions, pre-assign breakout rooms, and so much more.
Thursday, May 6 @ 6 PM
Top Ten Senior Awards Ceremony
Saturday, May 8 @ 10 AM
WSU Spring Commencement:
On the day of the event, click the link above, then choose the ceremony for your campus and college. All ceremonies will broadcast simultaneously. Expect ceremonies to last up to 2 hours. Duration will depend upon the number of students participating.
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Opportunities
Research Operations at WSU in Stage 3 of Return to Research Guidance
WSU research guidance during the COVID‑19 pandemic.
WSU is currently in Stage 3 of the “Staged return to on‑site research, scholarship, and creative activities” guidance. The plan includes system‑wide efforts to assist researcher success during the COVID‑19 pandemic. For research involving human participants, see the “Staged Return to Human Subject Research” guidance. Other research guidance, including the “Monitoring and managing research compliance” document and “exception request”, can also be accessed.
Canvas to Replace Blackboard Fall 2021
Information Technology Services, Academic Outreach and Innovation, and WSU Faculty Senate are pleased to announce that Canvas will be WSU’s sole Learning Management System beginning Fall 2021.
WSU’s Blackboard access will expire on Aug 21. In preparation for this, users who want to export Blackboard course data should contact migrationhelp@wsu.edu now to begin the migration before Blackboard becomes unavailable. Learn what other actions you need to make and what resources are available for this transition.
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.
Return to Campus
Voiland College is under the directive that if you can work effectively from home, then you should work from home. For those who cannot work effectively from home and who intend on resuming work on campus, there are some important steps to take prior to transitioning.
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