Go Cougs!
WSU research that utilized Barbie dolls to test a liquid nitrogen spray that could one day be used by NASA to clean space suits was featured in Muse Magazine for Kids.
Events
Tuesday, March 19 @ 12 PM
Grad SWE Women in Engineering Speakers Series
Tuesday, March 19 @ 2:00 PM
ESIC SP24 Power Seminar Series: Integrating IBRs – Stability Challenges and Mitigation by Bishnu Sapkota, General Electric Vernova
Wednesday, March 20 @ 9:10 AM
Power System Operations against False Data Injection Attack: presented by Qiwei Zhang, Power Systems Faculty Candidate
Wednesday March 20 @ 5 PM*
Movie Night & Popcorn, “Hidden Figures” – Week of Women in STEM (WiSTEM) Event. The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program.
Thursday, March 21 @ 4:45 PM*
Dinner with Women in STEM – Week of Women in STEM (WiSTEM) Event. Free dinner & dessert to the first 100 students who register. Open to all students. Listen to our panel of women from all areas of STEM who have overcome challenges in their successful careers (also available online). Then join our panelists and corporate sponsors for a free dinner and networking.
Friday, March 22 @ 9:10 AM
Cyber-Physical Protection of Multi-Terminal DC Grids: by Zhi Jin Zhang, Power Electronics Faculty Candidate
Monday, March 25 @ 4:10 PM
CHE 598 Seminar: Rate-and-Selectivity Oscillations in the Fischer Tropsch Reaction
Wednesday, March 27, 12:10-1 p.m., Carpenter 102
Join Rear Admiral Nicholas Tilbrook, commander of Submarine Group Nine, for an exploration of the technologies that power our nation’s submarines at Naval Base Kitsap—Bangor in Washington State. This chat is intended for all majors and levels and will focus on all the cutting-edge systems and technology advancements currently in action. Please feel free to share with friends, faculty and teams! Check out the event here on Handshake. This session will also be streamed via zoom.
March 30: Kids’ Science & Engineering Day
The WSU Chapter of the Society of Women Engineers is excited to announce our 15th annual Kids’ Science & Engineering Day: “Journey to the Jurassic!” KSED will take place on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Sloan and Dana Hall on the Pullman campus. Secure your spot by purchasing tickets for your child or someone you know. If you are interested in volunteering, make sure to sign up through our Givepulse!
Thursday, April 11 @ 4:00 PM
VCEA Student Excellence Awards
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Opportunities
Research Mentors Needed
STEM Student Support Services is currently seeking Research Mentors for the 2024-25 academic year. Research Mentors are faculty and graduate students who provide undergraduate research mentorship for students from diverse backgrounds pursuing degrees in STEM and health sciences. Mentors engage in faculty-developed training to provide inclusive and culturally responsive mentorship.
CougStarter Student Club Crowdfunding Campaign Ends March 20
CougStarter is Washington State University’s crowdfunding program, empowering registered student organizations from any campus to share their visions, ideas, and plans. Several Voiland College clubs are participating.
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.
Community Board Members Needed
The Office of the Dean of Students seeks students, faculty, and staff from all WSU locations to serve as hearing board member and chairs.
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.
WSU Early-Career Faculty Grant – Apply by April 1
ADVANCE at WSU is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity for WSU faculty. The deadline for applications is April 1.The George and Joan Berry Faculty Success Grant is intended to support early-career women and under-represented faculty (pre-tenure) in any discipline at WSU.
PNNL-WSU Distinguished Graduate Research Program Applications Extended to May 10
The WSU Office of Research, the WSU Graduate School, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory recently announced the call for applications for the eighth cohort of the Distinguished Graduate Research Program. To apply, co-advisors from WSU and PNNL should submit a joint-DGRP application online.
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.
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: Marketing/Promotions Coordinator, HYPER Research Operations Engineer, Lecturer.
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