Go Cougs !
Voiland College recognized outstanding students at its annual convocation ceremony.
Researchers led by Parteek Kumar received a grant through the artificial intelligence company, Nvidia, to develop an AI-driven framework to support teaching and learning.
Twelve students received the 2025–26 Power & Energy Society (PES) Scholarship Plus.
The WSU ASCE student chapter’s surveying team placed second overall at the ASCE PNW Student Symposium.
The WSU ASCE student chapter’s concrete canoe team placed fifth in the ASCE PNW Student Symposium.
Mechanical engineering student Layla Lumzer is featured in the WSU Delivers advertising campaign.
Anamika Dubey talked with Seattle’s Fox13 News regarding the impact and burden of data centers on the electric power grid.
VCEA Attention Grabbers
Alexandra Lehman-Chong & Malena Braatne-Millstein, Dan Cronan, Gary Offerdahl, Jess Cross, and Lisa Carmack 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, Apr. 21 @ 1:10 PM
CySER Virtual Seminar: Hardware IP Protection & Reliability Solutions in a Fully Transparent World
Friday, Apr. 24 @ 10:30 AM
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “When AM Leaves the Lab: Constraint-Driven Design in Expeditionary Environments” Presented by Dr. Albert E. Patterson
Friday, Apr. 24 @ 5:30 PM
Engineering and Technology Management Spring 2026 Tri-Cities Handshake Reception
Monday, Apr. 27 @ 4:10 PM
CHE 598 Seminar: Alkane Oxidation on IrO2(110): Mechanistic Insights and Surface Tuning
Tuesday, Apr. 28 @ 10:30 AM
2026 ENSOR Lectureship: presented by Dr. James J. Collins, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Upcoming Events
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Opportunities
AI Workship May 11-13
The VCEA 3-day faculty workshop focused on teaching, research and the effective use of AI in academic settings. This workshop is designed to provide practical strategies and tools that you can immediately apply to strengthen your teaching, enhance your research productivity, and integrate AI into your work.
Location: WSU Pullman campus (Zoom option available)
- May 11: Teaching
- May 12: Research
- May 13: AI Foundations & GenAI for Research and Daily Tasks
Faculty and staff may register for individual days (morning, afternoon, or full day) or attend all three days. However, you are strongly encouraged to attend the full workshop to gain the greatest benefit.
Each day will include interactive sessions, hands-on components, and opportunities to engage with colleagues across VCEA. We request that you complete your registration by April 29 to assist in space planning and catering.
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!
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