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The student club Engineers in Action are working with the city of Moscow’s Disability Action Center Northwest to improve their offices.
WSU researchers led by Jake Leachman and Konstantin Matveev have achieved a world-first breakthrough by visualizing cryogenic liquid hydrogen boiling into gas inside a pipe, a critical advance that strengthens WSU’s partnership with Airbus and accelerates the path toward hydrogen-fueled commercial aircraft.
VCEA Attention Grabbers
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, February 10 @ 5:30 PM
Voiland College Career Networking Night: A fantastic opportunity for students to connect with businesses after the Spring Career Expo!
Wednesday, February 11 @ 12:00 PM
Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Listening Session
Friday, February 13 @ 10:30 AM
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “Neural Operators Beyond Data: Physics, Generalization, and Trustworthy Predictions”
Tuesday, February 17 @ 1:10 PM
CySER Virtual Seminar – Securing Machine Learning: Evolving Threats, Attacks, and Defenses
Upcoming Events
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Opportunities
Feb. 13: SURCA Abstracts Due
Abstracts for the Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA), taking place on Monday, March 23, 2026, are due February 17. Encourage your undergraduate students to participate in this poster session with prizes and an opportunity to show off their work at WSU! SURCA also needs faculty member judges.
Feb 22: Top 10 Senior Nominations Due
Since the early 1900s, Washington State University has honored outstanding seniors. Today, the WSU Alumni Association and Student Alumni Connection continue this tradition with the Top Ten Seniors Awards. This award recognizes ten graduating seniors for academic excellence, leadership, campus involvement, and community service. Nominate now: Submit your nomination, review eligibility, and learn more.
Feb. 25: Provost Award Nominations Due
The Provost’s Awards recognize individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and service to the WSU Pullman and surrounding community, as well as those who support leadership development in WSU Pullman students. Award categories include undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff, community organizations, and registered student organizations. Nominees for the WSU Provost’s Awards for Leadership are reviewed within the framework of the Social Change Model of Leadership Development. In this model, leadership is viewed as a process rather than a position. The values of equity, social justice, self-knowledge, personal empowerment, collaboration, citizenship, and service are explicitly promoted.
Feb. 28: GIESO Faculty/Staff Distinguished Achievement Award Nominations Due
The President’s Commission for Gender Identity/Expression and Sexual Orientation (GIESO) would like to celebrate and honor excellence supporting the LGBTQIA2S+ community at WSU. Beginning Jan. 5, GIESO will be soliciting nominations for exceptional faculty, staff, or administrators who have provided exemplary contributions to the LGBTQIA2S+ community by making the university a more inclusive place for all. This award demonstrates the institution’s commitment to fostering a more welcoming campus culture and climate and shows all people, including members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, that they are a seen, valued, and vibrant part of the WSU community.
March 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.
March 2: VCEA Summer Grant Program Applications Due
The 2026 VCEA Summer Grant Program offers up to 12 weeks of graduate student support during summer 2026 to assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals to recognized federal funding agencies for the 2026–2027 cycle. To apply, please submit a one-page project overview and objectives (formatted as part of an NSF proposal or NIH Specific Aims page) to christina.mccloy@wsu.edu by 5pm on March 2.
March 5-6: AI Foundations for Interdisciplinary Research: A Hands-On Workshop
This workshop is designed for WSU faculty from all disciplines who are interested in developing or expanding their AI research toolkit. Led by EECS faculty Paola Pesantez and Parteek Kumar, the sessions will introduce foundational AI concepts through hands-on demos, guided exercises, and practical examples tailored for beginners. No prior AI or programming experience is required. Participants will also engage in a research mixer with EECS AI faculty, offering opportunities to discuss early project ideas, interdisciplinary applications, and potential collaboration pathways. Participation is limited to 20 faculty members and will be on a first-come, first-served basis, with coffee and lunch provided on both days. Register for the AI workshop by Feb. 1, 2026.
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.
$5,000 VCEA – ESFCOM Grant Program
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.
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
Learn to Support Cougs in Crisis
We can all help support mental health in our campus community. Learn how to identify Cougs in crisis and connect them with support by signing up for a training with WSU Health Promotion. Sessions are available for all WSU locations.
Campus Connect: This 2-hour suicide prevention training program is offered free of charge for all WSU staff and students. Participants learn: Statistics and facts about college student suicide; How to ask if someone is feeling suicidal; Appropriate referrals; Active listening, communication, and relationship building skills.
Mental Health First Aid: Participants in this training learn about symptoms, crisis response, and active listening skills to support someone who is experiencing a mental health disorder such as: Depression and anxiety; Trauma; Psychosis; Eating disorders; Substance abuse. Mental Health First Aid is free for WSU Pullman, Global, and Vancouver campus students.
Required Safety Training
All Voiland College faculty, staff, students, and volunteers working within laboratories, Fab Lab, makerspaces, and the Frank Innovation Zone are required to take safety training courses.
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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