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A new $3.5 million National Science Foundation grant will allow researchers led by Von Walden to study the snow and atmospheric conditions in Greenland with the aim of providing better forecasts of the continent’s contribution to future sea level rise.
Data analytics major and WSU tennis player Michaela Bayerlova was named a WSU Student-Athlete of the Month.
Faculty mentor Gordon Taub and the Everett Wind Energy Team, in conjunction with KidWind will participate in the Technology Student Association (TSA) Washington State Conference on March 18.
The winners of the 2022 VCEA Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition were: First Place: Mohammad Aghababaei, Second Place: Bikal Pudasaini, and Third Place: Gretchen Tibbits. Mohammed will compete in the WSU 3MT Finals on March 24.
Happy Birthday! Mabel Taylor, WSU’s first female engineering graduate, (ME) was born on March 16, 1880.
Events
Friday, March 18 @ 11:10 AM
EECS Colloquium: Explaining AI to People: Proposing then Evaluating Explanations, Processes, and Tasks — Jonathan Dodge, Oregon State University:
How should AI systems explain themselves to people trying to decide whether to believe AI decisions? How should we evaluate how good the AI explanations are?
Tuesday, March 22 @ 11:00 AM
ESIC SP22 Power Seminar Series — Ensuring power system resilience against extreme weather events: challenges and opportunities:
Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, wildfires, and ice storms have been an escalating problem in many countries for decades, causing devastating damage to property and human life.
Tuesday, March 22 @ 3:00 PM
WSU State of the University Address:
President Schulz will deliver this year’s annual address virtually. His keynote remarks will be followed by a Q&A session moderated by Douglas Call, Faculty Senate chair, and Anna McLeod, Administrative Professional Advisory Council chair.
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Opportunities
SURCA Judges Needed!
The 10th annual Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) on March 28 provides the unique single venue for WSU undergraduate students from all years in college, majors, and campuses to disseminate the results of their research, scholarship, and creative activity. More than 30 Voiland College students are participating. Judges are needed! Please sign up by March 23.
AOI Teaching with Technology – March 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
In this free interactive workshop, you will learn about WSU-supported education technology tools and brainstorm strategies for using them in your course. Come ready to share your ideas, ask questions and learn about simple activities you can use to engage your students both online and in-person.
WSU Teaching Academy Awards – Apply by March 15
The WSU Teaching Academy offers regular awards to WSU faculty.
APAC Contribution Award – Nominations due March 22
The APAC Contribution Awards recognize administrative professionals who have made exceptional contributions to Washington State University and their respective areas or units.
March 22: Intro to the Kamiak High Performance Computer
On Tuesday, March 22, from 10:10 a.m–1 p.m., The Center for Institutional Research Computing’s (CIRC) will host a hands-on introductory workshop introducing basic High Performance Computing (HPC) concepts including job submission and file transfers. Learn to utilize freely available computing resources on WSU’s Kamiak HPC to power your research! This workshop will be held online; advance registration is required.
Oaks Academic Technology Award – Nominations Due March 22
Nominations are now being accepted for the sixth annual Oaks Academic Technology Award. The self-nominated award recognizes instructors for their innovative application of technology to transform teaching and learning in their classroom (face-to-face, asynchronous online, or videoconferencing).
The winner will receive $3,000 in faculty development funds, distributed to the award winner’s academic department. To apply or learn more about the award, including the evaluation rubric, visit the Oaks award application webpage.
Top Ten Senior Awards – Nominations Due March 25
The Top Ten Senior Awards provide an opportunity for faculty, staff, community members, and other students to nominate a deserving senior for their contributions to Washington State University.
Transformational Change Initiative Grants for Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Access – Apply by April 4
TCI IDEA grants will fund a broad range of collaborations and projects of varying scope.
Sign up for the Community & Equity Certificate
WSU’s Community & Equity Certificate is a challenging, personal journey for individuals who are committed to creating welcoming and inclusive environments. To earn the certificate, participants complete seven workshops that span topics such as equity at a land-grant institution, allyship, cultural interaction and communication, and more. New sessions are available in Spring 2022.
Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award
Do you know a WSU employee who is exceptionally creative in problem-solving or who consistently goes above and beyond? Nominate that WSU employee for the Crimson Spirit Award today!
Be Safe Cougs
New Indoor Masking Policy Goes into Effect March 12
Washington State University is adopting new face covering guidance in keeping with relaxed requirements being implemented by the state of Washington.
WSU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination & Harassment
WSU’s Compliance and Civil Rights (CCR) is your resource for information about WSU’s policies and procedures prohibiting discrimination and harassment.
Helping Students in Distress Guide
Faculty and staff are often able to recognize when a student is struggling, but it can be hard to know what to say or do. State and federal laws and University policies mandate reporting in some situations. You can reference this guide when you’re concerned about a student. Each WSU location has a guide with specific campus and community resources.
Campus Connect and Mental Health First Aid Training
Learn how to identify Cougs in crisis and connect them with support by signing up for a training with WSU Health Promotion. Sessions are available for all WSU locations.
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