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Prashanta Dutta received the 2024 Donald N. Zwiep Innovation in Education Award for his work in designing, developing, and disseminating desktop learning modules.
Wei Du has been appointed interim co-director of the Washington State University and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Advanced Grid Institute.
Researchers led by Alana Pulay received a grant through the American Society of Interior Designers that will enable them to study how different types of LED lighting in classrooms affect children with autism spectrum disorder.
Nicholas Kraabel, Nicholas Mayer, Jesus Jimenez, Harish Varatharaj, Dylan Suina, Suzanne Gelston, Carolina Perez, Connor Reschke, and Zakora Moore received Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) Awards.
Washington State University will name the welcome center at Schweitzer Engineering Hall the Diane Coughlin Welcome Center.
Led by Noel Schulz, Washington State University’s new Institute for Northwest Energy Futures is partnering with the WSU Extension Energy Program to innovate solutions for a tricky Northwest problem: How to better supply affordable, sustainable energy to the people and enterprises of Washington state?
The first cohort from the Energy Conscious Construction (ECC) certificate program will graduate this May, hoping to use their training to design and build the more efficient and less carbon-polluting homes needed for the future.
Events
Tuesday, April 9 @ 2:00 PM
ESIC SP24 Power Seminar Series: The Down of Synchronized Transient Measurements for Grid Modernization
Wednesday, April 10 @5:30 PM
Physics & Astronomy – Stephenson Lecture: “Atomic Clocks and Einstein’s Relativity, w/ Nobel Laureate David Wineland
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.
Tuesday, April 16 @ 10:00 AM
Beyond Managing Tasks: The Invisible Elements That Will Make Your Projects Successful
Is there a way to consistently finish projects on time, within budget and without compromising on the scope? Join Engineering and Technology Management guest speaker Dr. Efrat Goldratt- Ashlag as she discusses the TOC approach to managing projects.
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Opportunities
NEW! Voiland College Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards – Nominations Close April 19
There are several new award categories this year, including VCEA Spirit Award, Go Getter Award, Staff Mentor/Leader Award, and Make Your Own Award. Please submit your nominations by April 19.
NNSA Fellowship Program with PNNL
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory is hosting a virtual event to talk about their National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Graduate Fellowship Program (NGFP) on Monday, April 15, from 12-1 pm PDT. Students can sign up on Handshake.
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. Learn more.
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 careers this week include Marketing/Promotions Coordinator, Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Electrical Engineering, Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity.
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Employee Assistance Program
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling and referral services to WSU faculty, administrative professional, and classified staff.
How Leaders Can Support Employees After Loss or Trauma Handout
When a Co-Worker is Grieving Handout
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