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Researchers co-led by David Lin have received a National Science Foundation grant to better understand the underlying mechanisms that enable movement in people and animals.
Researchers, including Pouria Bahmani, Karl Englund and Hui Li, have received a two-year grant to make more resilient and durable housing materials from thermally-modified cross laminated timber and recycled carbon fiber.
A student team of Shaaki Shaik, Logan Prouse, Collin Murray, Zach Vernon, Molly Mahoney, and Garrett Nelson with alternates Collin Smith and Breyden Lane took third place in the recent Associated Schools of Construction competition, the largest construction management competition in the U.S
Events
Friday, March 1 @ 12:00 PM
Schweitzer Engineering Hall – Design Update
Monday, March 4 @ 3:10 PM
Wednesday, March 6 @ 12:00 PM
Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Virtual Information Session
Monday, March 11 @ 1:00 PM
Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture presents the 2024 Three Minute Thesis Competition
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Opportunities
Proposal Development Workshops
The Center for Environmental Research, Education, and Outreach (CEREO) is hosting an in-person and virtual discussion series aimed at improving your odds of securing externally-funded grants.
- Feb. 27: NSF Dynamics of Integrated Socio-Environmental Systems (DISES)
- March 6: USDA Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS)
Top 10 Senior Nominations Due Feb. 29
The Alumni Association is pleased to announce that nominations for Top 10 Senior Awards are now open and will remain open until Feb. 29. Nominators can create an account and nominate a deserving student in just a few minutes. If you know a deserving student in any of these categories, nominate them! Winners will be invited to an all-campus ceremony in April to recognize their achievements.
March 1 Call for Submissions: WSU authors who have published a book in 2023
WSU Libraries’ Crimson Reads planning committee is asking for WSU authors of 2023 books to send publication information to the committee via an online form. Deadline for submissions is March 1.
The Crimson Reads website will highlight the books published in 2023 by WSU-affiliated authors. In addition, an in-person exhibit in the Holland and Terrell Libraries (located on the Pullman campus) will spotlight some of these publications and run from March 18–April 1. The exhibit is also viewable online on the Crimson Reads website.
GIESO Faculty, Staff Awards – Nominations Due March 3
Do you know a WSU faculty, staff, or administrator who has provided exemplary contributions to the LGBTQIA2S+ community? GIESO is accepting nominations for exceptional faculty, staff, or administrators who demonstrate the institution’s commitment to fostering a more welcoming campus culture and climate and shows LGBTQIA2S+ employees that they are seen, valued, and a vibrant part of the WSU community. Any member of the WSU community can submit nominations. If you know someone or feel you fit the description above, we invite you to submit a nomination by March 3.
$5,000 Smith Teaching and Learning Grants – Apply by March 13
Washington State University Smith Teaching and Learning Grant applications detailing innovative plans to enhance teaching and learning can be submitted through March 13.
IDEA Grants for Inclusive Teaching – Apply by March 15
Washington State University faculty, staff, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students system-wide with proposals to advance teaching and learning can apply online through March 15 for $500-$5,000 grants to fund short-term projects.
Oaks Academic Technology Award – Nominations Due March 20
Nominations are now being accepted for the eighth annual Oaks Academic Technology Award, which recognizes an instructor’s innovative application of technology to transform teaching and learning in their classroom.
Be a SURCA Judge!
Faculty, postdoctorals, post-candidacy doctoral students, and community experts are welcome to sign up as March 25 judges for The Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) Please sign up to be a judge! The deadline to sign up is March 20.
McNair Scholars Program – Apply by March 22
The McNair Scholars Program is pleased to announce the recruitment of 2024–25 cohort. The program prepares first-generation/low-income undergraduate students and students from under-represented background for graduate school. The program will provide participants with graduate education preparation activities to include faculty-mentored research experiences and course work craft of research and culture of graduate education.
Teaching Academy Awards – Apply by March 22
The WSU Teaching Academy has opened online applications for three annual awards in support of great teaching and learning system-wide.
Outstanding Publication in the Scholarship of Teaching in Higher Education: It is presented to a WSU faculty member or members to recognize an outstanding publication in the scholarship of teaching in higher education.
Teaching Conference Registration Award: It covers the cost of registration fees to attend a conference, meeting, or workshop that will directly enhance the applicant’s classroom teaching and/or scholarship of teaching.
Award for Excellence in Teaching a Large Class: It recognizes achievement in teaching in one of the most difficult contexts—class sections of more than 50 students.
INSPIRE! Community Engaged Research Seed Grant Program
INSPIRE! Community Engaged Research Seed Grants are offered as part of the INSPIRE! Community Engaged Research Program administered by the Office of Research with support from the WSU Pullman Chancellor’s Office.
The 12-month Community Engaged Research Tier Three Seed Grants of up to $20,000 are intended to support WSU Pullman faculty who are currently established in community engaged research and/or creative activity.
GoAERO Challenge – $2+ Million in Prizes
GoAERO is calling on professors, faculty, graduate and undergraduate students in aerospace, engineering, social innovation and beyond who aspire to join us and create aviation technology that saves lives.
New WSU Digital Accessibility Website
All WSU employees who create and publish digital content (such as email, documents, multimedia, and websites) are responsible for making sure their digital content is accessible and provides an inclusive experience. A new digital accessibility website aims to educate the Washington State University community on how to make everything from emails to PowerPoint presentations approachable for all.
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. New this week: HYPER Research Operations Engineer, Research Technologist 3, Academic Coordinator/Advisor 1.
Be Safe Cougs
Phishing
Phishing emails are fraudulent, malicious messages sent to steal personal information and sensitive data, including login credentials, credit card or bank information, and more.
Malicious third parties pretend to be reputable organizations, businesses, or people and send emails that appear valid to lure users into clicking a link, opening an attachment, or sharing private information.
If cyber attackers compromise a WSU account, they may trick users into trusting them by falsely presenting themselves as legitimate internal communicators.
Be safe! Report suspicious emails to WSU IT Security Services at abuse@wsu.edu.
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