Go Cougs!
Javier Guerrero helped Dr. Universe explain why birds don’t get electrocuted when sitting on powerlines.
The fall issue of Washington State Magazine features stories on Voiland College grads Ron Bliesner (ME ’11) and Kristian Gubsch (Chem E ’20).
Events
Thursday, August 24 @ 2-4 pm – Thompson Hall Flats
VCEA Inside Scoop:
The VCEA Inside Scoop is an event to celebrate all Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture students starting the fall semester. With ice cream from Ferdinand’s and clubs looking for new members, students will truly get an inside scoop of what clubs have planned for the 2023 – 2024 academic year!
Thursday, August 31 @1 pm – Engineering Teaching Research Laboratory (ETRL) 101
Lanning Distinguished Lecture on ‘Smart Healthcare’ by Dr. Niraj Jha, Princeton University
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Opportunities
Communications Resources Available
Need help promoting your event? Think you have a good story for WSU to tell? Voiland College’s Communications Team can help! Check out the VCEA Marketing & Communications web page for resources, tips, and assistance.
IT Support Available
Need help with your WSU computer? Contact VCEA IT for help!
WSU Outage Event Notification
WSU Facilities offers subscribers notifications for power and water outages and other events that may impact you. Sign up today!
Don’t Cancel Your Class!
If you need to miss or cancel class, Voiland College Career Services has your back and is available to educate your students on professional development topics including:
- What is an internship and how to find one
- How to write a resume and/or cover letter
- Interviewing strategies
- Professional etiquette
- Networking
- Social media tips
- And more!
We can cover the full time of your class or just come for 5 minutes and give a brief overview of the above topics. Fill out the “Request a Presentation form” to schedule a presentation.
Research Participants Wanted
Voiland School Associate Professor Anita Vasavada is looking for research participants for her study on head posture, neck strength and neck muscle activity. The 2-hour study will consist of answering survey questions, having sensors placed on your neck, and exerting to generate your maximum neck strength against resistance. Participants must be at least 21 years of age. Participants will receive a $30 Fred Meyer gift card. If you are interested, please email Anita at vasavada@wsu.edu.
ELEVATE Teaching Conference August 16
Washington State University faculty and teaching graduate students can now register online for the Aug. 16 system-wide ELEVATE conference focused on the theme of “Timely Topics to ELEVATE Your Teaching.”
AGI Day August 30
Join us for PNNL/WSU Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) Industry Day on August 30, in Richland, Washington or virtually. This year’s theme is “Pathways Toward a Clean Energy Grid.”Speakers from across government, utilities, industry, universities, and national labs will share their insights into challenges and opportunities as we work towards clean power systems of the future. Our keynote presentation will be by US DOE’s Deputy Assistant Secretary for Grid Systems and Components Division Michael Pesin. Visit the event website for more information.
ESIC 50th Anniversary Celebration September 15
Please join the Energy Systems Innovation Center for an all-day celebration event in Pullman, Friday, September 15, 2023. The day will include lab tours, guest speakers and presentations on the past, present and future of WSU Power Engineering and Industry Collaborations. The day will culminate in an evening banquet where the celebration will continue. Visit the event website for more information and to register!
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.
Be Safe Cougs
Where is the First-Aid Kit?
Do you know where the first aid kit is in your office? Do you know how to report a workplace accident? Do you know what to do in case of a fire or an earthquake? Be prepared and review Voiland College’s safety policies, training, procedures, and resources with your team.
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