Mar. 24, 2026 Voiland College This Week

Go Cougs !

Regents Professor Anjan Bose will give the Distinguished Faculty Address today as part of this year’s weeklong Showcase event. WSU Insider featured a story on him.

Yong Wang, Vannessa Caballero, and Wenda Hu and their research team developed a catalyst that precisely positions cerium atoms to efficiently convert renewable ethanol into isobutene, advancing sustainable alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics and fuels.

The School of Design and Construction is celebrating the new Schweitzer Engineering Hall and the collaborative design and construction that went into it with an exhibition in the Carpenter Hall Gallery.

Connor Toulou won the VCEA Three-Minute Thesis Competition. We will be representing Voiland College at the WSU Three-Minute Finals on Wednesday.

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VCEA Attention Grabbers

Ben Weller, Kaye Paranada, and Tucson Smith 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!

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Events

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

Thursday, Mar. 26

• Academic Showcase @ 9:00 – 12:00 PM, Beasley Coliseum – Upper Concourse
• Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) Research Exposition @ 9:00 – 12:00 PM, Beasley Coliseum – Upper Concourse
• Crimson Reads @ 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Terrell Library Atrium

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.

Monday, Mar. 30 @ 12:00 PM

Joan Rose Seminar: Sinking, Swimming, Floating: My Life in Water Science

Monday, Mar. 30 @ 4:10 PM

CHE 598 Seminar: Benefits and Challenges of Charge Balance at Polyampholyte Interfaces

Thursday, Apr. 2 @ 6:00 PM

Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Virtual Information Session

Friday, Apr. 3 @ 1:00 PM

VCEA Innovation Expo: The VCEA Innovation Expo is a dynamic, campus-wide showcase highlighting the creativity, innovation, and hands-on work of student organizations from the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.

Upcoming Events

Full listing of Voiland College 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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