Feb. 28, 2023 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs!

A $500,000 grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission will help Washington State University scientists, including John McCloy, study various aspects of safely storing and disposing of next generation nuclear fuels.

Air filter research by Katie Zhong, Shengnan Lin, Ming Luo, and Xuewei Fu could lead to better air purifiers, particularly in regions of the world that suffer from very poor air quality. Zhong was interviewed about the research by KIRO TV.

A WSU construction management student team earned first place in the recent Associated Schools of Construction student competition, the largest construction management competition in the U.S.

The Daily Evergreen interviewed Hakan Gurocak about Professional and Corporate Education’s discounts for their non-credit courses.

Susmita Bose was a panelist for a Women in Biomaterials event sponsored by the Bioceramics Division of the American Ceramic Society. The panelists discussed their career choices and challenges in achieving their scientific success.

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Events

Tuesday, February 28 @ 11:00 AM

AGI Power Seminar: Pathways to net-zero in the Western US considering the impacts of climate change, Nathalie Voisin, PNNL

Tuesday, February 28 @ 1:30 PM

EECS Candidate Seminar: Grid-forming Inverters—an Enabling Technology to Realize High Renewable Penetration Power System by Gab-Su Seo, NREL

Thursday, March 2 @ 3-5 PM

WSU Vancouver Engineering and Computer Science Career & Networking Fair

Friday, March 10 @ 2:00 PM

Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Saturday, March 25 @ 10:00 AM

Kids’ Science and Engineering Day:
KSED offers students in grades K-5 the opportunity to learn basic science and engineering principles through fun, hands-on activities.

Find More Events

Professional and Development Initiative Event Calendar.

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Opportunities

Engineering SURCA Judges Needed

Faculty members, post-docs, and professionals are invited to consider signing up to judge presentations at SURCA, in the CUB Senior Ballroom on Monday, March 27. Serving as a judge is a great way to advance the scholarship of students and research standing of the university, as well as to promote your own field, program, and college.

Get a Leg Up on the Job Market – 75% Off – Offer Ends March 3

Register for the online Professional and Corporate Education program. Add a PACE nondegree certificate to your WSU diploma to stand out from your peers when competing for a job.

Spring 2023 PACE courses include:

• Social Media Marketing: Develop social media campaigns across many platforms.
• SQL for Beginners: Build and use databases in your business.
• Business Analytics with Power BI: Analyze big data for business insights.
• Change Management: Lead and manage change initiatives with confidence.
• Communication Skills for Business: Learn mastery of tools for impactful communications.
• E-commerce Website Development: Build an exciting website that can take payments.

PACE offers:

• 75% discount to WSU employees systemwide (pay about $200 per course)
• 4 – 5-week course length
• Noncredit
• Live, online, instructor-led
• Evening courses ideal for busy students
• Discounted seats are limited. Don’t delay. Register by today!

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.

President’s Awards for Leadership – Nominations Due March 3

Help recognize those who have shown outstanding leadership and service to the WSU community this academic year. Nomination categories include: Students / Faculty & Staff / Community Organizations / Student Organizations (RSOs). Nominations close Friday, March 3.

VCEA Three-Minute Thesis – Nominations Due March 3

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 first, second and third prize winners will receive $1500, $1000, and $500 respectively towards a VCEA fall 2023 scholarship.

The VCEA 3MT competition will be held on Friday, March 10 at 2 pm, and nominations are due March 3.

LGBTQ+ Faculty/Staff Distinguished Achievement Award – Nominations Due March 5

The President’s Commission for Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation (GIESO) is accepting nominations for an award to celebrate and honor excellence within the LGBTQ+ community at WSU.

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 Women of Distinction Awards – Nominations Due March 13

The President’s Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is accepting nominations for the Women of Distinction Awards. Please help us recognize the achievements and contributions of our distinguished faculty, staff, alumna, and students across the WSU system and our society. Deadline to submit nominations is Monday, March 13 at 5:00 p.m.

Top Ten Senior Awards – Nominations Due March 24

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. Nominations must be received by March 24.

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.

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!

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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.