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Engineering students across Washington State University will soon train with the same diagnostic and measurement tools used in advanced industrial plants, power utilities, and manufacturing facilities worldwide, thanks to a new partnership with Everett-based Fluke Corporation.
Von Walden helped Dr. Universe explain how icebergs are formed.
VCEA Attention Grabbers
Dana Sprouse, Elena Gentry, Nicole Leavitt, Terry Olson, Brett Stav, Gordon Peterson, Jennifer Slee, and Tammy Kelly recently received recognition from their colleagues.
Nominate a Voiland College peer who has gone above and beyond in their work to create a positive culture! Nominees will be entered in a drawing for Ferdinand’s Grabbers!
Events
Tuesday, Mar. 10 @ 3 – 5 PM
INEF Forum: “Digging for Energy: Why Critical Minerals Matter”: The program will feature a four-person panel, including guest speakers from WSU, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and other industry groups. Together, they will discuss the current state of U.S. critical mineral supplies and how those supplies affect domestic energy and technology development.
Thursday, Mar. 12 @ 9:30 AM
Web Accessibility Open Lab: Make your website more accessible and user friendly. This monthly drop-in session hosted by WSU Web Communication offers answers to your questions and help troubleshooting issues. All skill levels welcome!
Thursday, Mar. 12 @ 12 PM
GradSWE Thesis & Dissertation Writing Session with the Graduate Writing Center : Open for all stages from just thinking about it, to preparing to defend! Zoom Meeting ID: 326 297 1077 /Passcode: 980253
Thursday, Mar. 12 @ 4:10 PM
2026 VCEA Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition: Ph.D. students will use ONE SLIDE to orate on their thesis in THREE MINUTES or less for $3000 in prizes!
Tuesday, Mar. 17 @ 6:00 PM
Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Virtual Information Session
Upcoming Events
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Opportunities
Mar. 12-13: WSU Global Summit: Converge & Catalyze
Converge together on one of WSU’s physical campuses or virtually on the WSU Global Campus. WSU Global Summit brings together faculty, students, academic leaders, policymakers, and global technology partners to position Washington State University at the forefront of digital fluency, workforce alignment, and future-ready education. Through transformative technology panels, open discussion, and hands-on innovation, the Summit focuses on one shared goal: turning ideas into action for WSU’s future. Register for the summit.
Mar. 13: VCEA Excellence Awards Nominations Due
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2026 Voiland College Awards!
Each year these awards are given to honor faculty and staff who epitomize the highest levels of excellence in the pursuit of the college’s mission and goals. All recipients will be recognized during the Voiland College Excellence Celebration at the Elson S. Floyd Cultural Center on May 14 from 3-5pm. Visit Voiland College Awards to nominate someone today!
Mar. 28: Kids’ Science and Engineering Day
Join us for a day of hands-on fun at the 17th annual Kids’ Science and Engineering Day, hosted by the WSU Society of Women Engineers! Explore interactive STEM activities, experiments, engineering challenges, and demonstrations at Sloan and Dana Hall on WSU Pullman’s campus, designed for children K–5. Those who register by March 1 are guaranteed a free t-shirt and goodie bag.
Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Program – Apply by Apr. 13
Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort of the Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Program are now open! Scholarships available! WSU’s Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Institute is a multidisciplinary program for junior and senior students who are interested in technological entrepreneurship.
Apr. 10: VCEA 2026 Student Excellence Awards
The VCEA Student Excellence Awards recognize outstanding sophomores, juniors, seniors and grad students who exemplify academic excellence, leadership, service, and meaningful contributions to the college community.
Apr. 17: $5,000 VCEA – ESFCOM Grant Program Applications Due
The VCEA – ESFCOM Spring 2026 Grant Program offers up to $5,000 to support the preparation and submission of a grant proposal to a federal granting agency during the 2026-2027 cycle. Funds may be used for PI salary support for grant writing, travel, equipment, or supplies, or undergraduate or graduate research assistance (per HR guidelines). The program is open to tenure-track and tenured faculty in VCEA and ESFCOM. Application Instructions: submit a one-page project overview and objectives (formatted as an NSF Project Summary or NIH Specific Aims page) by 5:00 pm on April 17, 2026 to christina.mccloy@wsu.edu.
Apr. 17: WAZZU Car Reveal
Wazzu Racing is one of the largest engineering clubs at the WSU Pullman campus. Each year, members of the team design and build a formula-style race car, which is then taken to international competitions to compete against other universities. On Friday, April 17, from 5–7 p.m. in the CUB Junior Ballroom, the club will host an event showcasing the new race car for this year.
May 6: DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program Applications Due
The 2026 DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program (SCGSR) is accepting applications! This is a great opportunity for PhD students to complete part of their thesis research at a DOE lab.
Digital Accessibility
All WSU employees who create and publish digital content (such as email, documents, multimedia, and websites) are responsible for making sure their digital content is accessible and provides an inclusive experience. WSU’s Digital Accessibility website provides assessment, resources, and support to help make your digital content and technology accessible to everyone.
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!
Be Safe Cougs
VCEA Wellness Center
Our new Wellness Center in Daggy 133 is open for drop-in support Monday–Friday, 9:00–4:00. The center includes three rooms you can use during those hours: an art room, a game room, a frustration room, and a Zen room.
VCEA Food Pantry
Voiland College has a new food pantry! Food items are available to all VCEA students, faculty, and staff experiencing food insecurity. Open Monday through Friday, 3-5 pm in Dana 107.
Donations of non-perishable items for the pantry can be dropped off at Carpenter 5th floor reception, Sloan 110 or Dana 110, or they can be made via Amazon Wish List. Interested in volunteering afternoons at the food pantry? Please contact Gary Offerdahl.
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