@10 AM @ 12 PM @ 3 PM @3:10 PM @ 5 PM @ 11:00 AM @ 4:45 PM @ 12:00 PM @ 9:00 AM @ 3:00 PM @ 4 PM Oct 17: Engineering & Technology Management Handshake Reception in Tri-Cities<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voiland College events.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n Want to list your event on a Voiland College website, in this newsletter, or in our weekly student newsletter? Follow these steps!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Xianming Shi\u2019s<\/strong> research on greener replacements for concrete was highlighted by DW News.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Matthew Cohen<\/strong> has published new book, Proportional Systems in the History of Architecture: A Critical Reconsideration,<\/a> which reconceives the idea of proportional systems, which are often numerical ratios or easily constructed geometrical shapes formed from the dimensions used to build a structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recent doctoral graduate Julian Reyes<\/strong> received an AAAS Fellowship<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Graduate student Yu-Chung Chang\u2019s <\/strong>research developing a plastic composite made partly from waste coffee grounds for 3D printing was reported in WSU Insider.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Delta Air Lines is studying the potential for a sustainable biofuel refinery in Washington state, where researchers already have shown<\/a> that wood waste can be converted into aviation fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WSU\u2019s Composite Materials Engineering Center <\/strong>helped develop advanced technologies used to make cross-laminated timber for the company Katerra, who recently opened a 270,000-square-foot facility in Spokane.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opportunity to win $50,000 plus a two\u2011semester doctoral-level research assistant to develop an extramural center-type grant proposal. Applications are due by Oct. 1.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Washington State University\u2019s Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Handshake Reception<\/a> is an opportunity for ETM\u2019s current, former, and future students to connect, meet and shake hands with ETM professors and administrators, and discuss career development through the sharing of experiences in the engineering and technical management fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n WSU ORAP is now accepting limited submission pre-proposals for the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) program<\/a>. The NRT is designed to encourage the development and implementation of bold, new, and potentially transformative models for STEM graduate education training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Graduate and undergraduate students can win up to $1,000 by creating a 60 \u2013 90 second video detailing why scientific research matters for our future. Contact Geeta Dutta<\/a> for more assistance. Learn more about the video challenge.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program<\/a> recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based Master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited United States institutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Center for Produce Safety<\/a> prioritizes research programs that support the development of solutions for critical industry produce safety needs across the entire supply chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The SCGSR program<\/a> supports supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students to conduct part of their graduate thesis research at a DOE national laboratory\/facility in collaboration with a lab scientist for a period of 3 to 12 consecutive months\u2014with the goal of preparing graduate students for scientific and technical careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The JUMP into STEM<\/a> initiative seeks to inspire the next generation of building scientists, focusing on creative ideation and diversity in the building science field. Undergrad and grad students could win a 2020 paid summer internship at Oak Ridge National Laboratory or the National Renewable Energy Laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Over 3,500 interactive online courses, and over 25,000 online books, are available to every current WSU employee. Interested in reading a book on communication skills? Taking a leadership simulation? Explore the online training and books.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Washington Building, ground floor entrance Free service. Expired and non- expired medication accepted. Prescription bottles not needed. Learn more about the safe medicine disposal event.<\/a><\/p>\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
Fall 2019 Career Expo and VCEA Technical Fair<\/a>
There will be a Career Expo shuttle for students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWednesday, October 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
INL Internship & Fellowship Pizza Lunch Information Session.
Learn about career opportunities at a national laboratory and help change the world\u2019s energy future & secure the US critical infrastructure. If you are pursuing a BS, MS or PhD degree in a STEM field and are interested in doing research at a world class laboratory, please join us in Troy 309.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boeing Innovation Challenge Info Session #1<\/a>.
Students are invited to put your creativity to the test and form a team to be part of the 2019 Boeing Innovation Challenge!<\/a> Come to the information session at either 3 pm or 5 pm in CUE 512. Students can compete and cooperate with students from other selected universities to propose ideas that will make the creation and operation of commercial jetliners better for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CEREO and School of the Environment Lecture: \u201cNatural resource management in the Industry 4.0 era\u201d with Dr. Ruby Nguyen, Senior Systems Analyst, System Dynamics & Modeling Group Lead Idaho National Lab PACCAR 202.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boeing Innovation Challenge Info Session #2<\/a>.
Students are invited to put your creativity to the test and form a team to be part of the 2019 Boeing Innovation Challenge!<\/a> Come to the information session at either 3 pm or 5 pm in CUE 512. Students can compete and cooperate with students from other selected universities to propose ideas that will make the creation and operation of commercial jetliners better for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThursday, October 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
MME Seminar: Soft robotics: Materials, geometry, and medical applications<\/a> with John Swensen, Assistant Professor, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SWE Presentation: “How to Launch Rockets, Make Friends, and Build Spacecraft to Explore the Universe.”<\/a>
Join us for a presentation from alum and retired Lockheed Martin VP, Iris Bombelyn. Learn about the journey to success and tips to have a fulfilling career.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFriday, October 4<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU Bremerton Lecture: writing vendor contracts<\/a>.
Thell Rooney is the Deputy Chief of the Contracting Office for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Waterfront Support.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSaturday, October 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Building Connections: Simpson Strong-Tie Symposium<\/a>.
Students can join Simpson Strong-Tie engineers and field specialists, where they will learn how structural connectors and pre-engineered building components help structures perform safely to resist natural hazards such as high winds and earthquakes. Free lunch and chances to win gift cards to the Bookie. Register by Oct 2<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMonday, October 7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2019 Ensor Lecture. <\/a>
Presented by Christopher Jones, VP, of the North American Catalysis Society, William R. McLain Chair and Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTuesday, October 8<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
VCEA Town Hall with WSU President Kirk Schulz<\/a> in ETRL 101.<\/p>\n\n\n\nSave the Date<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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ORAP Team Planning Grant \u2013 Apply by Oct. 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oct 17: Engineering & Technology Management Handshake Reception in Tri-Cities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NSF \u2013 Research Traineeship Program\u2013 Apply by Oct. 17<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Science Coalition Student Video Challenge \u2013 Entries Due Oct. 21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program \u2013Apply by Oct. 22<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
CPS \u2013 Center for Produce Safety Call for Preliminary Research Proposals Due Nov. 12<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research (SCGSR) Program Applications Due Nov. 14<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
ORNL Jump into STEM Team Challenge: Apply by Nov. 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Online Learning Available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Flu Shot Fridays – Every Friday to October 25<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU students, faculty, and staff can stop by to get their flu shots. Make sure to bring your insurance card! We won\u2019t be taking payment at the time of the services for Flu Shot Fridays, but we\u2019ll take down your insurance information for billing. Learn more about being a flu fighter.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSafe Medication Disposal Event Oct. 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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