Researchers led by\u00a0Birgitte Ahring<\/strong>\u00a0have developed a scalable method that utilizes high-pressure pretreatment and a novel bacterial strain to\u00a0convert sewage sludge into 99% pure renewable natural gas<\/a>.\u00a0The Spokesman Review<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0KREM TV<\/a>\u00a0aired stories\u00a0on the research.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Daily Evergreen<\/a>\u00a0featured a story about the\u00a0WSU Engineers in Action Club.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yong Wang\u2019s research team<\/strong>\u00a0was featured in the\u00a0Daily Evergreen<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n WSU Insider<\/a> featured an article about research by\u202fAnnie Du\u202f<\/strong>and\u202fYuehe\u00a0Lin<\/strong>\u202fon a rapid melatonin test for helping astronauts and others easily monitor their biological rhythms.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nandita Biswas<\/strong>\u202fwith\u202fRoland Chen<\/strong>\u202fand\u202fArda Gozen<\/strong>\u202freceived a Samuel H. and Patricia W. Smith Teaching and Learning Grant from the Vice Provost for Academic Engagement and Student Achievement in the amount of $5,000.00 the proposal entitled, \u201cHands on Design for Manufacturing Practice in a Mechanical Engineering Sophomore Design Class.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n Brittanie Halvorson, Jess Cross,\u00a0Treva Beebe,\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Ian Leibbrandt<\/strong> recently received\u00a0recognition from their colleagues<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominate a Voiland College peer<\/a> who has gone above and beyond in their work to create a positive culture! Nominees will be entered in a drawing for Ferdinand\u2019s Grabbers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2026 ENSOR Lectureship<\/a>:\u00a0presented by Dr. James J. Collins, Massachusetts Institute of Technology<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voiland College Excellence Celebration<\/a>: This is an opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments of our VCEA colleagues and engage with peers across the college. Refreshments will be provided.\u00a0<\/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 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Location:\u202fWSU Pullman campus (Zoom option available) <\/p>\n\n\n\n Faculty and staff may register for individual days (morning, afternoon, or full day) or attend all three days.\u202f However, you are strongly encouraged to attend the full workshop to gain the greatest benefit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Each day will include interactive sessions, hands-on components, and opportunities to engage with colleagues across VCEA.\u202f We request that you complete your registration\u202fby April 29<\/a> to assist in space planning and catering. <\/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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AI Workship May 11-13 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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