Go Cougs !
Q13 Fox interviewed Kaiyan Qiu about his 3-D printed heart model.
Harsh Sharma has been awarded the European Design and Automation Association’s Outstanding Dissertation Award.
Several Voiland College faculty received awards from the President’s Big Ideas Initiative.
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, Mar. 17 @ 6:00 PM
Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Virtual Information Session
Monday, Mar. 23 @ 4:10 PM
CHE 598 Seminar: Microbiomes Under Pressure Insights from Engineered and Natural Systems
Tuesday, Mar. 24 @ 12:00 – 2:00 PM, Smith Center for Undergraduate Research, room 518
Showcase Legacy of Excellence Lecture w/Robert Olsen
Tuesday, Mar. 24 @ 1:10 PM
CySER Virtual Seminar: Scholarship Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
Tuesday, Mar. 24 @ 3:00 PM, Terrell Library Atrium
Distinguished Faculty Address w/Anjan Bose at 3 p.m. inside the Terrell Library Atrium
Wednesday, Mar. 25 @ 1:00 PM, Veterinary Biomedical Research Building, room 305
WSU Three-Minute Thesis Finals
Friday, Mar. 27 @ 11:00 AM
Office of Research Listening Session: The Office of Research invites the WSU research community to an open forum with Maria Hernandez, Associate Vice President for Research Operations, along with members of her teams. This session is an opportunity to ask questions, share feedback, and engage in discussion about research administration, processes, and research operation support across the university.
Upcoming Events
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Opportunities
April 3: Administrative Professional (AP) Contribution Awards Nominations Due
These awards honor Administrative Professionals who have made exceptional contributions to Washington State University and to their respective areas or units. Each recipient will receive a $1000 award. Nominations are due April 3.
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.
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!
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