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Oregon Public Broadcasting ran a story on how researchers at Washington State University Vancouver are developing computer components made of honey to cut back to e-waste.
The WSU ASME Club, advised by Roland Chen, received the Student Section Achievement Award for 2023-2024.
Amit Bandyopadhyay received the 2024 Outstanding Contributions Award from the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing.
An algorithm developed by Washington State University Shubhomoy Das, Rakibul Islam, Nitthilan Kannappan Jayakodi, and Jana Doppa can better find data anomalies than current anomaly-detection software, including in streaming data.
Yuan Zhi and Mani Venkatasubramanian’s received the IEEE PES Technical Committee Prize Paper Award for their paper, “Analysis of energy flow method for oscillation source location.”
WSU Insider featured a story on WSU’s study abroad exchange program with Denmark’s Aarhus University, a program developed by Joseph Iannelli and started with Shelley Pressley.
SEH Construction Update
You can view the project’s progression via site cameras at buildings.wsu.edu.
Events
Thursday, August 22 @ 1:10 PM
VCEA Town Hall w/ Provost T. Chris Riley-Tillman:
Kick-off the school year with Interim Dean Partha Pande and WSU Provost and Executive VP T. Chris Riley-Tillman as they discuss new strategic initiatives, introduce new faculty and staff, and answer your questions on a variety of topics.
Thursday, August 22 @ 2:00 PM
VCEA Inside Scoop:
The VCEA Inside Scoop is an event to celebrate all Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture students starting the fall semester. With ice cream from Ferdinand’s and clubs looking for new members, students will truly get an inside scoop of what clubs have planned for the 2024 – 2025 academic year!
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Opportunities
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Faculty advisors of graduate students, please encourage your students to apply for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GFRP), providing 3 years of support. Deadline is October 17, 2024. Prof. Haluk Beyenal in the dean’s office has offered to help students prepare their application.
ORAP Funding Opportunities
The WSU Office of Research Advancements and Partnerships (ORAP) highlights the latest funding opportunities over $1M from six federal agencies, and curates a list of current limited submissions each week on our website. The lists are updated weekly from the Pivot database and you can explore and filter the funding opportunities using keywords.
Fall Career Expo & Technical Fair October 7-8
Save the date! The WSU/VCEA Fall Career Expo & Technical Fair will be hosted virtually on Handshake on Monday, October 7, 11-2, and in-person at Beasley Coliseum on Tuesday, October 8, from11-3. The VCEA-sponsored fair is the premier way students connect with employers looking to fill internships and full-time roles. Kindly consider this when drafting your syllabus for the upcoming fall semester.
WSU Compliance Training
For WSU to operate in compliance with state and federal laws and protect itself and the WSU community from unnecessary harm, it is critical for employees to understand their responsibilities. Required trainings are designed to educate you on your role in maintaining a compliant workplace.
Visit the HRS website for information about Required Trainings: Employee Rights & Responsibilities Under Executive Policy #15, Ethics in Public Service, Hazing Prevention, Cyber Security Awareness, and Safety Training. Employees may have additional trainings required for their specific roles. Supervisors should ensure their staff have completed all required trainings.
Employees can view their required assignments in Percipio, by going to the homepage or selecting the “My Profile” circle in the top right corner and selecting “Assignments” from the dropdown menu. For questions about accessing Percipio or identifying your learning administrators, contact HRS Training.
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
Wildfire and Air Quality Reminder
Wildfire season is quickly approaching. In the event there are sporadic wildfires throughout the state, which may impact air quality near you, please review the information provided and share with your team members.
Employee resources and FAQs are available online.
Additionally, WSU Office of Environmental Health and Safety has wildfire smoke and air resources.
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