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Judy Theodorson talks about the link between light and good health with The Inlander.
A Washington State University student team took the top prize in the recent Northwest Construction Consumer Council (NWCCC) Annual Student Bid Competition, a student competition for construction management programs in the Pacific Northwest.
Events
Tuesday, February 7 @ 11:00 AM
ESIC-AGI SP23 Power Seminar Series — Robust Dynamic State Estimation and the Koopman Operator
by Dr. Marcos Netto, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Tuesday, February 14 @ 11:00 AM
ESIC-AGI SP23 Power Seminar Series: Towards Resilient Power Systems: Experiences and Applications from International Projects, by Mathaios Panteli, University of Cyprus
Student Events
- Spring Career Expo: Feb 7
- Crimson Bot Brawl: Feb 11 @ 9 AM Thermal Fluids Research Building
- Crimson Code Hackathon: Feb 18-19
- Kids Science and Engineering Day: Mar 25
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Opportunities
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).
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.
Association for Faculty Women 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. Nominees need no affiliation with the AFW to be nominated. Students of all gender identities may be nominated. Nominations are due March 1.
VCEA Three-Minute Thesis March 10
The 3MT research communication competition challenges graduate students to present a compelling oration on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes- and using just one visual slide- in a language appropriate to a non-specialist audience.
The VCEA 3MT competition will be held on Friday, March 10 at 2 pm in ETRL 101 and on Zoom.
The first, second and third prize winners will receive $1500, $1000, and $500 respectively towards a VCEA fall 2023 scholarship. Deadline for submission of nominations to the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies office is by 5 pm, March 3. Please email your nomination packages to raji@wsu.edu.
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.
March 29 – Future Net-Zero Innovators (FuNZI) of the Mountain West Student Symposium
Boise State University, Idaho State University and University of Idaho are hosting an in-person student symposium for undergraduate and graduate students from across the Mountain West who have an interest in carbon neutrality. The student symposium will take place March 29th-31st in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the Center for Advanced Energy Studies.
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to prepare a poster and/or presentation. Prizes will be awarded for Best Poster, Best Presentation, Best Speaker and other categories! Application deadline is Feb. 17.
Oaks Academic Technology Award – Nominations Due March 28
Nominations are now being accepted for the 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.
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.
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: Feb 10, 2 pm: Feb 16, 3 pm
Ethics Training Now Required for all WSU Employees
Washington State University is now requiring annual ethics training for all of its employees systemwide. The training is available on Percipio, the HRS training platform
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!
We’re Hiring!
Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.
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Employee Assistance Program
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