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Co-led by Voiland College’s Jin Liu and Prashanta Dutta, as well as Anthony Nicola at the College of Veterinary Medicine, WSU researchers received a four-year $1.2 million grant funded by the National Institutes of Health to study virus-cell interactions at the moment a virus merges with a cell to initiate an infection – a process known as virus fusion.
Using machine learning and computational modeling, WSU researchers led by Soumik Banerjee have found about half a dozen good candidates for solvents that can extract materials on the moon and Mars usable in 3D printing.
Events
Tuesday, January 16 @ 2:00 PM
EECS Power Faculty Candidate Seminar, Dr. Zhaoyn Wang, Iowa State University
Wednesday, January 17 @ 3:00 PM
Schweitzer Engineering Hall – Design Update The Design Build Team for Schweitzer Engineering Hall will be on campus for more design meetings. They would like to show you what we’ve been working on. Please stop by Sloan 241 to get a glimpse of the new building!
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Opportunities
ASEE PNW Section Conference March 27-29
The 2024 ASEE Pacific Northwest Section Conference will be held on March 27-29 in Bozeman, MT. This year’s theme, Indiginizing Engineering Education, embodies the integral connection that the indigenous community has had with our conference host, Montana State University. A robust and informative event is promised for all who attend!
The deadline to submit an abstract has been extended to Tuesday, January 16th. Please consider submitting an abstract for a presentation, poster, full paper, or workshop proposal. Additional information can be found in the Call for Papers and Author’s Kit.
Faculty, 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.
Showcase 2024: Abstracts Due Jan. 17
Each year Academic Showcase and the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Research Exposition celebrate original scholarship, research, and creative expression across WSU’s academic community. Faculty, staff, graduate, and professional students are invited to share their work at these poster sessions. Abstracts are due January 17.
Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award – Call for Nominations
The Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award, first presented in 1962, is the highest honor bestowed upon a Washington State University alumnus. The Regents’ Distinguished Alumnus Award honors alumni who have made a truly distinguished contribution to society or who, through personal achievement, have brought distinction to Washington State University.
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
Annual Required WSU Employee Training
Is your safety training up to date? Accessibility, Cybersecurity Awareness, Hazing Prevention, Ethics in Public Service, and Discrimination, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Prevention are a few of the trainings that all WSU employees are required to take every year. Please visit the HRS website to see and access the trainings.
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.
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