A team of researchers, including Lloyd Smith<\/strong>, determined that the \u201ctorpedo\u201d baseball bat and traditional bat perform equally well<\/a> in hitting power with only a slight difference in the location of the bat\u2019s sweet spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WSU\u2019s Sports Science Laboratory<\/strong> has been verifying the reliability of the systems used to track hits, balls and strikes at Major League Baseball ballparks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n VCEA Sack Lunch Social: Bring your lunch and connect with your colleagues!<\/p>\n\n\n\n CySER Virtual Seminar \u2013 Cybersecurity Capstone Projects and Conferences<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESIC SP26 Power Seminar Series<\/a>: Challenges of Open-Source Software in Power Systems Operations by Dr. Christoph Lackner, Grid Protection Alliance<\/p>\n\n\n\n VCEA Town Hall: Please join Dean Partha Pande and members of Voiland College\u2019s Leadership Team to hear updates from the college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series<\/a>, \u201cHypervelocity impact, high-throughput methods, and AI-driven material design\u201d Presented by Dr. K.T. Ramesh<\/p>\n\n\n\n VCEA Student Excellence Awards<\/a>: Join the Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture as we celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students. 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #CougsGive<\/a>: Since 2015, supporters of #CougsGive \u2013 WSU\u2019s annual day of giving \u2013 has generously contributed $5.6 million in support of scholarships, research, programs, innovative learning, leadership development, student activities, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Full listing of Voiland College events.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n VCEA Communications<\/a> has some event promotion tips<\/a> on how to utilize college resources and get people to your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want to list your event on a Voiland College website, this newsletter, or our weekly student newsletter? Follow these steps!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Computational Intelligence for Materials and Process Innovation (CIMPI) Lab<\/a> at Washington State University is offering the Summer Program in Research, Education, and Mentoring (SUPREME). Apply now for a free, 2-week summer course on AI in Manufacturing<\/a>. Designed for undergraduate students, this program provides hands-on tutorials, project-based learning, small class sizes, and expert mentorship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications for the Fall 2026 cohort <\/a>of the Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Program are now open! Scholarships available! WSU\u2019s Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Institute is a multidisciplinary program for junior and senior students who are interested in technological entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wazzu Racing<\/a> is one of the largest engineering clubs at the WSU\u202fPullman 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\u202f17, from 5\u20137\u202fp.m. in the CUB Junior Ballroom, the club will host an event showcasing the new race car for this year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The 2026 DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program (SCGSR)<\/a> is accepting applications! This is a great opportunity for PhD students to complete part of their thesis research at a DOE lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/a> provides assessment, resources, and support to help make your digital content and technology<\/a> accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Include your kudos, opportunities, events, and more in the Voiland College This Week<\/em> newsletter for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DEADLINE: <\/strong>Submit items by 12 pm Thursday for inclusion in the following Tuesday newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Tuesday, Apr. 7 @ 11:30 \u2013 1 PM, ETRL 119<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, Apr. 7 @ 1:10 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, Apr. 8 @ 10:00 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thursday, Apr. 9 @ 3 PM, ETRL 101<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Friday, Apr. 10 @ 10:30 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Friday, Apr. 10 @ 4:00 PM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, Apr. 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Upcoming Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Putting on an Event?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Share Your Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Apply by Apr. 15: Summer Program in AI Research, Education, and Mentoring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Harold Frank Engineering Entrepreneurship Program \u2013 Apply by Apr. 13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Apr. 17: $5,000 VCEA \u2013 ESFCOM Grant Program Applications Due<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Apr. 17: WAZZU Car Reveal <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
May 6: DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program Applications Due<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Digital Accessibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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