Oct. 11, 2022 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs!

The Daily Evergreen reported that WSU researchers, led by Xianming Shi, will test environmentally-friendly alternatives for antifouling boat paints with support from the Washington State Department of Ecology.

Students in Michael Sanchez’ class helped to design and build one of the first fully accessible garden plots in the Inland Northwest.

Ayumi Manawadu was selected to participate in the CEE Rising Stars program at Carnegie Mellon University.

As part of their senior capstone class with Doug Reid and Washington River Protection Solutions and the nonprofit Northwest Tortoise, WSU-Tri-Cities engineering seniors Sprout Stokes, Abdullah Alsheri, Andrew Zapata and Emma Waldroup plan to develop a prosthetic for Minty, a tortoise with a disability.

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Events

Tuesday, October 11 @ 11:00 AM

ESIC-AGI FA22 Power Seminar Series: An industry perspective on the future energy delivery system challenges to support decarbonization and electrification including opportunities to utilize complimentary energy solutions

Tuesday, October 11 @ 4:30 PM

SDC Lecture Series: Human-Centric Lighting: Human Responses and Design Consideration

Tuesday, October 11 @ 4:30 PM

Entrepreneurial Faculty Ambassadors (EFA) Science Pub: “Communication Breakdown: Why Talking to People When Designing and Operating Buildings is Important” w/ Craig Parks and Julia Day

Wednesday, October 12 @ 4 PM Spark 212

Grad SWE LinkedIn Workshop:
You will leave this workshop with a completed LinkedIn Profile and tips and tricks for navigating LinkedIn. You will also get a free professional headshot that you can use for (and not limited to) your LinkedIn Profile. Join us and meet your fellow women engineers! Please register today.

Tuesday, October 18 @ 11:00 AM

Voiland College Student Success Open House:
Join the Voiland College Student Success team, Student Ambassadors, and Student Club Representatives as we share student learning and maker spaces, resources for academic success, and other helpful information. A build-your-own-trail mix progressive snack and warm drinks will be provided!

Wednesday, October 19

WSU Alaska Airlines Day – please encourage your students to attend

• All-campus lecture: 11:10 a.m. Bryan Hall Auditorium: Alaska Airlines leaders will speak about the state of the commercial aviation industry and commitment to sustainability.
• Celebration: 12 pm on the Glenn Terrell Mall, w/ Butch T. Cougar and the WSU Marching Band
• Paper airplane toss (for prizes, including roundtrip tickets anywhere Alaska Airlines flies): 12:30 p.m. Terrell Library Atrium
• Seminar on aviation sustainability: 2-3 p.m., Honors Lounge, Elmina White Honors Hall

Monday, October 24 @ 10:30 AM

2022 Ensor Lectureship presented by Dr. Levi Thompson

More Events

Find more Voiland College events on the event calendar.

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Opportunities

TEACHxWSU Conference Oct. 21

The inaugural TEACHxWSU conference will support WSU faculty, teaching assistants, and other educators across the university system to learn about and practice Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

What is UDL? Experts describe that the principles of UDL form a “framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how people learn” (CAST). UDL guidelines provide both theoretical and practical foundations of research across education, including the exploration of diverse populations. They also offer suggestions that can be applied to any discipline or domain to ensure that all learners can access and participate in meaningful learning opportunities.

Finding Funding with Pivot Oct. 27

Which federal and non-federal sponsors are interested in funding your idea? Learn the ins and outs of searching the Pivot database for funding opportunities specific to your area of research. Office of Research Advancement and Partnership‘s Pivot expert, Emily Brashear, will help you set up notifications, track funding opportunities, find collaborators, and share opportunities with your coworkers. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. RSVP to join via Zoom.

National Science Foundation Entrepreneurial Fellowships – Apply Now

The National Science Foundation announced a new $20 million investment in Entrepreneurial Fellowships through a multi-year cooperative agreement with Activate.org. The Activate Fellows supported by NSF will be scientists and engineers from a variety of backgrounds and regions across the U.S. who will translate research breakthroughs to new products and services with broad societal benefits.

AOI Canvas and Educational Technology Trainings in October

The Learning Innovations Team at Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI) is excited to invite you to attend its Fall 2022 trainings. Trainings covering Canvas and educational technology are available over Zoom starting in October. Please visit our training offerings page to review the schedule and register.

2022–2023 ADVANCE at WSU Grants

Applications are now available for 2022–2023 ADVANCE at WSU grants. To learn more about our Grant Opportunities and Programs and to access the online application portal, please visit the ADVANCE at WSU website.

ADVANCE at WSU’s mission is to foster an inclusive research institution whose faculty are supported by a system that promotes career-long excellence for all. Our grant opportunities include the External Mentor Program, the External Mentor Pilot Extension Program, the Leadership Training Program, the Social Science Research Program, the Transitions Program, and the Travel Assistance Award.

Schweitzer Engineering Hall Pre-Design Survey – Ends Oct. 12

Voiland College wants your ideas on how we should design the new Schweitzer Engineering Hall! Please take a moment to complete a short survey and give your input to help WSU shape how Schweitzer Engineering Hall will support generations of future problem solvers.

Research Week Oct. 17-21

The Office of Research will host the sixth annual Research Week during October 17-21. Research Week is dedicated to celebrating achievements, building partnerships, and pursuing new opportunities for research at WSU.

This year featured events include a keynote address, matchmaking flash talks and an opportunity to win funding. The Office of Research will announce competition winners and recognize research achievements by faculty and staff during an awards ceremony and reception. All are welcome to come and take advantage of professional development and networking opportunities.

Office of Nuclear Regulatory Research Scholarships, Fellowships, Distinguished Faculty Grants

NRC issued its Fiscal Year 2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the University Nuclear Leadership Program for Scholarships, Fellowships, Distinguished Faculty Advancement (previously called faculty development), and Trade School and Community College Scholarship Grant. Applications are due October 22.

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!

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We’re Hiring!

Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.

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Be Safe Cougs

Cyber Security Awareness Training – Complete by Jan. 31

Following updates to university Executive Policy, all active WSU employees, including faculty, student employees, and temporary hourly, are required to complete annual cyber security awareness training by Jan. 31, 2023. Visit Human Resource Service’s new learning platform Skillsoft Percipio to complete cyber security awareness training.

WSU Safety and Wellness Expo Oct. 17-21

The Safety and Wellness Expo connects you with great ideas and supportive resources, so you can live a healthier, safer, more fulfilling life.

Coug Mobile-Based Mental Health Services for Students

WSU is proud to launch a new suite of mobile-based mental health resources for students. They now have easy access to mental health professionals, self-help tools, and other forms of support. It is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is free for all students on all campuses.

Monkeypox Vaccines Available for Pullman Students

The monkeypox vaccine is available at Cougar Health Services (CHS), and students in impacted populations are encouraged to get the vaccine. CHS also has testing for monkeypox and can help identify the proper course of treatment for those who contract it.

Faculty and staff are asked to share this information with students, especially those in populations currently eligible to receive a vaccine, and encourage them to get vaccinated and seek testing and treatment if they have symptoms.

More information about the vaccine, testing, and treatment is available on the CHS website. Students can schedule vaccines through their patient portal or by calling CHS at 509‑335‑3575.

Faculty and staff seeking monkeypox vaccination and/or treatment for themselves can find more information on the Washington State Department of Health website.

Helping a Student in Crisis

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. Reference your campus guide for specific WSU and community resources to aid a student in distress.

Early intervention is the key to student success. The Student Care Network allows you to share concerns about a student’s emotional or psychological well-being, physical health, or academic performance with colleagues on your campus who can help. When you submit your referral through our online form, an email will be generated, contacting the relevant offices on your campus.

Learn to Support Cougs in Crisis

We can all help support mental health in our campus community. 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.

Campus Connect:
This 2-hour suicide prevention training program is offered free of charge for all WSU staff and students. Participants learn: Statistics and facts about college student suicide; How to ask if someone is feeling suicidal; Appropriate referrals; Active listening, communication, and relationship building skills.

Mental Health First Aid:
Participants in this training learn about symptoms, crisis response, and active listening skills to support someone who is experiencing a mental health disorder such as: Depression and anxiety; Trauma; Psychosis; Eating disorders; Substance abuse. Mental Health First Aid is free for WSU Pullman, Global, and Vancouver campus students.

Get Stress Management Tips on your Phone!
Feeling stressed, need help coping, or just want tips for managing your stress? We can help! To sign up, text “@STRESS” to 844-486-0046. You can join at any time and this program is available for all WSU locations. If you aren’t sure how to respond or who should know about your concerns, Counseling and Psychological Services is available at 509‑335‑4511 and after hours at 509‑335‑2159.