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Amit Bandyopadhyay was named a fellow of the Materials Research Society.
Roland Chen, Jong-Hoon Kim, Xianming Shi, and Jinwen Zhang were recipients of WSU’s Office of Commercialization’s 2024 Gap Fund.
John Rarig received a 2024 APAC Award in recognition for his exceptional contribution to the university system.
Kevin Estelle was interviewed by Scientific American about potential of an innovative 3D-printing method called direct ink writing.
Events
Tuesday, March 26 @ 2:00 PM
AGI SP24 Power Seminar Series: Designing and Operating Power Electronic Dominated Energy Systems of the Future by Timothy Salsbury, PNNL
Wednesday, March 27 @ 12:00 PM
Leaders in Industry Talk by Rear Admiral Nicholas Tilbrook (Hybrid): Leaders in Industry” all-campus lecture by Rear Admiral Nicholas Tilbrook, commander of Submarine Group Nine. Join us for an exploration of the technologies that power our nation’s submarines at Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor in Washington State. This engaging session promises a captivating insight into the cutting-edge systems and engineering that define the Navy’s commitment to innovation.
Wednesday, March 27 @ 12 PM
WSU Three-Minute Thesis Finals: Watch Voiland College’s Zengran Sun compete for a chance to win $3,000! Attend in person at VBR 305 or watch on YouTube.
Friday, March 29 @ 9:10 AM
Recent Advances in Power Electronics for BPS Connected IBRs by Ahmed S. Soliman, Power Electronics Faculty Candidate
Saturday, 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.
Monday, April 1 @ 3:10 PM
CySER Virtual Seminar – Interprocedural Binary Analysis
Monday, April 1 @ 4:10 PM
CHE 598 Seminar: Flow Behavior of Aspherical Particles
Wednesday, April 3 @ 1:00 PM
SnackChat With The Dean: Stop by to meet Interim Dean Partha Pande and have a quick snack break in your day!
Thursday, April 11 @ 4:00 PM
VCEA Student Excellence Awards: Join us for the 2024 Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture Student Excellence Awards. This ceremony will recognize outstanding students from across the college, followed by a reception that also features a student poster session.
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Opportunities
Green 3 Parking Lot Closure, May 2024
The Green 3 section of the parking lot located along NE College Avenue and south of Daggy Hall on the Pullman campus is scheduled to be closed permanently, beginning in early May 2024.
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.
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.
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.
Be Safe Cougs
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 Education. Sessions are available for all WSU locations.
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