Jan. 24, 2023 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs!

The senior design project in Roland’s Chen’s class was featured in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News and Upworthy.

Anjan Bose was interviewed by The Inlander about power grid security.

Vahid Vahdat co-edited a three-volume collection of essays, called Virtual Interiorities. The books, published by Carnegie Mellon University’s ETC Press, revisit theories of virtual space.

Jake Leachman was interviewed by New Scientist about hydrogen-powered aviation.

David Heldebrant is leading a PNNL research team that has created a new system that efficiently captures CO₂—the least costly to date—and converts it into one of the world’s most widely used chemicals: methanol.

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Spread the Word

Undergraduate Student Survey Ends Feb. 5

We’re asking our undergraduate students how Voiland College can improve it services. Please share this short survey with your undergraduate students between now and Feb. 5. They can win a Voiland College t-shirt!

Student Events

• Spring Career Expo: Feb 6-7
• Crimson Code Hackathon: Feb 19-20
• Kids Science and Engineering Day: Mar 25

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Events

Tuesday, January 24 @ 11:00 AM

ESIC-AGI SP23 Power Seminar Series: “How Long is a Resilience Event in a Transmission System?: Metrics and models driven by utility data” by Ian Dobson, Iowa State University

Wednesday, January 25 @ 2:15 PM

Voiland College Town Hall – ETRL 101

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Opportunities

VCEA Convocation – Nominations Due Feb.24

We are excited for the 2023 Voiland College Convocation, to be held this year on Friday April 14, from 3-5 pm in the CUB Senior Ballroom.

At VCEA Convocation, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture will honor staff, students, and faculty who epitomize the highest levels of excellence in the pursuit of the college’s mission and goals. Talk with your director or chair about your department’s nomination process and submit your nomination by February 24.

VCEA Workday Grant Reports and Office Hours

Workday grant reports reference guides are available for VCEA faculty.

• View Grant Available Balances in Workday
• View Grant Expenses for the Prior Month in Workday
• Scheduling a Report to View Grant Available Balances
• Scheduling a Report to Review Grant Expenses for the Prior Month

If you have any questions related to Workday grant reports, please join one (or more) of the grant reporting office hours: Jan 31, 1 pm; Feb 10, 2 pm: Feb 16, 3 pm.

$60,000 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program – Apply by Jan. 27

The L’Oréal USA For Women In Science fellowship program honors female scientists at a critical stage in their careers. The program is seeking five exceptional female scientists looking to advance their research and serve as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM. L’Oréal USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program’s application and peer-review process.

Candidates must have completed their PhD and have started in their postdoctoral research position by the application deadline. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Applications due January 27, 2023.

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 Alumni Association Scholarships – Apply by Jan. 31

Every year, the WSUAA awards some of the best and brightest Cougs with scholarships powered largely by the Cougar license plate program. In 2023-24, students will receive over $330,000 in scholarship support from this program alone. We are looking for incredible WSU students that show spectacular leadership and community service qualities – and, of course, Cougar Pride. If you know a student who may qualify, applications are accepted through January 31.

Graduate School Scholarships – Nominations Close Feb. 1

The nominations for the Graduate School Scholarships are open now through Feb 1.

SURCA 2023 Applications Open to Undergraduates Through Feb. 21

Washington State University undergraduates can submit abstracts through Feb. 21 to present their research, scholarships, and creative activities on March 27 at the 2023 Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA).

IDEA Grants – Apply by March 13

Washington State University faculty seeking to innovate and to promote issues of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in undergraduate teaching and learning can apply between Jan. 15 and March 13, for two grants from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President. The awards are the Smith Teaching and Learning Grant and the Transformational Change Initiative (TCI) Grant for Advancing IDEA.

WSU Alumni Association Award – Nominations Due April 7

Deadline extended! The WSUAA is now accepting award nominations to recognize WSU alumni, faculty/staff, students, volunteers, and friends whose hard work and dedication make Washington State University and our Alumni Association the best organizations in the world!

Information about each award, including criteria and the link to nominate, can be found on the Alumni Association website.

GPSA Dissertation Grant – Apply Today

The Awards and Scholarships Committee offers dissertation grants to support the research needs of WSU Ph.D. students. These grants will be awarded on a rolling basis to help cover expenses generated as students work to complete their dissertation projects.

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

Employee Assistance Program

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential program created to promote the health, safety, and well-being of public service employees. When you’re ready to get help, we’re here for you.