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Clara Ehinger and Brayan Osegueda Velazquez received Barry Goldwater scholarships.
Rebecca Gustine received the Harriett B. Rigas Award for Outstanding Doctoral Student from the Association for Faculty Women.
Led by Mani Venkatasubramanian, a research team has been selected to receive a $2.4 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to better prepare the power grid for the changing world of electricity production, including the increasing use of renewable power and the increase in extreme weather events related to climate change.
The Daily Evergreen featured a story on Kids’ Science and Engineering Day.
WSU Insider highlighted WSU’s engineering involvement at the Expo ’74.
Events
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.
Tuesday, April 16 @ 1 PM – Butch’s Den
How to Network When You Hate Networking
Tuesday, April 16 @ 1-3 PM CUB Junior Ballroom
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science will be holding a poster session showcasing the senior capstone projects for the Spring 2024 semester. Please drop by Junior Ballroom in the Compton Union Building on the Pullman campus to learn more about what our students have been working on for the past year!
Tuesday, April 16 @ 2:00 PM
ESIC SP24 Power Seminar Series: Management and Control of Electric Grid with Inverter-Based Resources
Tuesday, April 16 @ 6PM
WSU Girls Who Code College Loops End of Year Celebration
Wednesday, April 17 ALL DAY
Every year on #CougsGive tens of thousands of generous Cougs pay it forward by donating to causes, programs, scholarships, and experiences across the Washington State University System. Please give to the Voiland College Student Success Fund to help Cougs reach their full potential and put them on the path to their dream career!
Thursday, April 18 @ 3PM via Zoom
Facets of Access in Higher Ed and the Sciences: A discussion around inclusion, representation, and universal design w/ G McGrew, co-director of the WWU Institute for Critical Disability Studies
Friday, April 19 @ 2 PM
Commercialization Gap Fund Info Session
Saturday, April 20 @ 10 AM – 2 PM SPARK
Free admission for all spectators! We will be streaming the whole event on YouTube so you can tune in from home!
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Opportunities
Pullman Classroom Support Moves April 16
Effective April 16, Pullman General University Classroom (GUC) support is transitioning to Information Technology Services (ITS) under a new department name: Pullman Integrated Academic Technologies (PIAT).
Pullman faculty and staff are encouraged to continue using the 509-335-5044 phone number for immediate classroom support. Requests for classroom support can also be directed to the new PIAT service desk email: piat@wsu.edu.
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.
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.
Be Safe Cougs
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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