{"id":5195,"date":"2022-10-25T13:22:13","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T20:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/?p=5195"},"modified":"2023-09-25T16:25:19","modified_gmt":"2023-09-25T23:25:19","slug":"voiland-college-this-week-225","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/2022\/10\/25\/voiland-college-this-week-225\/","title":{"rendered":"Oct. 25, 2022 Voiland College This Week"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go Cougs!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Engineering and Technology Management<\/strong> is <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/news\/2022\/10\/19\/voilands-engineering-and-technology-management-program-celebrates-40-years\/\">celebrating its 40th year<\/a> of delivering remote instruction to professionals in engineering and technology fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mary Rezac<\/strong> was among members of Washington State University leadership invited by the Office of the Governor to join a delegation of state government officials, business and education leaders on a <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/news\/2022\/10\/18\/wsu-leaders-research-expertise-highlighted-on-international-trade-delegation\/\">10-day trade mission to Finland, Sweden and Norway.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/distinguishedscholarships.wsu.edu\/2022\/10\/04\/fulbright-awardees-heading-to-germany-and-vietnam\/\">Recent Fulbright winner<\/a> <strong>India Dykes<\/strong> is headed to the <a href=\"https:\/\/triankle.eu\/\">Tri-Ankle Project<\/a> at Fraunhofer IGB Institution, a partnership with the University of Stuttgart in Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chuan Chen <\/strong>was the first-place winner in the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InfraDurability\/status\/1582182748332040192\">FHWA 2022 LTIP Student Data Analysis Contest.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dailyevergreen.com\/142899\/news\/research\/the-mutated-protein-that-stops-a-babys-heart\/\">The Daily Evergreen<\/a> featured a story on protein research conducted by <strong>Garry Smith<\/strong> and <strong>Alla Kostyukova.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tuesday, October 25 @ 11:00 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.wsu.edu\/event\/agi-fa22-power-seminar-series-resilience-to-energy-supply-and-demand-changes\/\">AGI FA22 Power Seminar Series: Resilience to Energy Supply and Demand Changes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, October 27 @ 11:00 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.wsu.edu\/event\/school-of-mechanical-and-materials-engineering-seminar-series-engineering-advances-in-neurology-and-interventional-neuroradiology-presented-by-dr-scott-rewinkel\/\">School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series:<\/a> \u201cEngineering Advances in Neurology and Interventional Neuroradiology\u201d Presented by Dr. Scott Rewinkel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, October 27 @ 3 PM in CUB Senior Ballroom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gocougs.wsufoundation.wsu.edu\/s\/1613\/index.aspx?sid=1613&amp;pgid=9736&amp;gid=3&amp;cid=15185&amp;ecid=15185&amp;post_id=0\">WSU\/Boeing Announcement<\/a>:<br>Please join Washington State University and The Boeing Company for an exciting announcement. WSU, the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, and Boeing leadership will share news regarding Boeing\u2019s transformative investment in the future of the engineering workforce. <a href=\"https:\/\/gocougs.wsufoundation.wsu.edu\/s\/1613\/index.aspx?sid=1613&amp;pgid=9736&amp;gid=3&amp;cid=15185&amp;ecid=15185&amp;post_id=0\">RSVP.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, October 27 @ 4:00 PM Terrell Mall \/ Holland Library<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.wsu.edu\/event\/2nd-annual-shoebox-hovercraft-race-on-oct-27-400-530-at-the-terrell-mall-sidewalk-next-to-the-holland-library\/\">2nd Annual Shoebox Hovercraft Race<\/a>:<br>Be sure to witness the fun and thrill of students racing their remotely controlled, shoebox-sized hovercraft racers. These interdisciplinary teams of engineering, business, communication and economics students have been working together to build their racers of their own design from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, October 28 @ 3:30 PM in ETRL 101 and Zoom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/events.wsu.edu\/event\/2022-anjan-bose-lecture-2\/\">2022 Anjan Bose Lecture<\/a> Presented by Dr. Jean-Sabin McEwen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/upcoming-events\/\">Find more Voiland College events on the event calendar.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-callout wsu-border--color-pacificsky wsu-spacing-before--large wsu-color-background--gray-5\" >\r\n    <h2 class=\"wsu-callout__title\">\r\n        Event Promotion    <\/h2>    \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Putting on an Event?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/communications\/\">VCEA Communications<\/a>&nbsp;has some <a href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/communications\/event-promotion-tips\/\">event promotion tips<\/a> on how to utilize college resources and get people to your event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Share Your Event<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to list your event on a Voiland College website, this newsletter, or our weekly student newsletter? <a href=\"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/communications\/creating-calendar-events\/\">Follow these steps!<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finding Funding with Pivot Oct. 27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Which federal and non-federal sponsors are interested in funding your idea? Learn the ins and outs of searching the Pivot database for funding opportunities specific to your area of research. <a href=\"https:\/\/orap.wsu.edu\/\">Office of Research Advancement and Partnership<\/a>\u2018s Pivot expert, Emily Brashear, will help you set up notifications, track funding opportunities, find collaborators, and share opportunities with your coworkers. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. <a href=\"https:\/\/orap.wsu.edu\/event\/finding-funding-with-pivot-2022\">RSVP to join via Zoom<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">$16,000 GEM Fellowship Program \u2013 Apply Today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemfellowship.org\/gem-fellowship-program\/\">Graduate Engineering for Minorities (GEM)<\/a> offers MS and Ph.D. level students an outstanding opportunity and access to dozens of the top Engineering and Science firms and Universities in the nation. The GEM Fellowship was designed to focus on promoting opportunities for individuals to enter industry at the graduate level in areas such as research and development, product development, and other high level technical careers. GEM also offers exposure to a number of opportunities in academia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GPSA Dissertation Grant \u2013 Apply Today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gpsa.wsu.edu\/funding\/dissertation-grants\/\">The Awards and Scholarships Committee offers<\/a> dissertation grants to support the research needs of WSU Ph.D. students. These grants will be awarded on a rolling basis to help cover expenses generated as students work to complete their dissertation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Voiland College Student Ambassador Program\u2013 Apply by Nov. 11<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Student Ambassadors educate visitors about student campus life, traditions, achievements through tours, presentations and other events. These positions are paid an hourly rate during training and activities. Application information is due by November 11. Email <a href=\"mailto:lisa_hill@wsu.edu\">lisa_hill@wsu.edu<\/a> with a request for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WSU Launches STEM Writing Skills Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A new program aimed at helping undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) courses improve their writing skills has been launched at Washington State University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/news\/2022\/10\/11\/wsu-wide-program-focuses-on-writing-in-stem\/\">WriteSTEM<\/a> is open to all students, and participants will have access to writing web tools and instructional videos online, in addition to one-on-one time with peer coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Science Foundation Entrepreneurial Fellowships \u2013 Apply Now<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Science Foundation announced a new $20 million investment in <a href=\"https:\/\/beta.nsf.gov\/tip\/updates\/nsf-launches-entrepreneurial-fellowship-engineers\">Entrepreneurial Fellowships<\/a> through a multi-year cooperative agreement with Activate.org. The Activate Fellows supported by NSF will be scientists and engineers from a variety of backgrounds and regions across the U.S. who will translate research breakthroughs to new products and services with broad societal benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">AOI Canvas and Educational Technology Trainings in October<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Learning Innovations Team at Academic Outreach and Innovation (AOI) is excited to invite you to attend its Fall 2022 trainings. Trainings covering Canvas and educational technology are available over Zoom starting in October. Please visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/li.wsu.edu\/trainings-workshops-tutorials\/training-offerings\/\">training offerings<\/a> page to review the schedule and register.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>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 <a href=\"https:\/\/hrs.wsu.edu\/recognition\/crimson-spirit-award\/\">Crimson Spirit Award<\/a> today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We\u2019re Hiring!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Voiland College is <a href=\"https:\/\/wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/WSU_Jobs?q=voiland+college+of+engineering+and+architecture\">hiring for several staff and faculty positions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be Safe Cougs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Parking Changes on Oct. 27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Those who regularly park their vehicles on the Pullman campus <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/news\/2022\/10\/11\/oct-27-football-game-prompts-parking-changes\/\">may need to consider alternative arrangements<\/a> on Thursday, Oct. 27, due to WSU\u2019s home football game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vaccine Requirement Update for Employees, Contractors, and Volunteers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Due in part to the success of previous COVID\u201119 vaccination efforts, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.wsu.edu\/news\/2022\/10\/21\/vaccine-requirement-update-for-employees-contractors-and-volunteers\/\">Washington State University will eliminate the employee, contractor, and volunteer COVID\u201119 vaccine requirement in most settings.<\/a> The requirement will be lifted in coordination with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-end-remaining-covid-19-emergency-orders-and-state-emergency-october-31\">Governor Jay Inslee\u2019s announcement<\/a> that all remaining COVID\u201119 emergency orders and the state of emergency in Washington will end by Oct. 31.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cyber Security Awareness Training- Complete by Jan. 31<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Following updates to university Executive Policy, all active WSU employees, including faculty, student employees, and temporary hourly, are required to complete annual cyber security awareness training by Jan. 31, 2023. Visit Human Resource Service\u2019s new learning platform <a href=\"https:\/\/hrs.wsu.edu\/training\/skillsoft-percipio\/\">Skillsoft Percipio<\/a> to complete cyber security awareness training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coug Mobile-Based Mental Health Services for All Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU is proud to launch a <a href=\"https:\/\/studentcare.wsu.edu\/mental-health\">new suite of mobile-based mental health resources for students.<\/a> They now have easy access to mental health professionals, self-help tools, and other forms of support.\u202fIt is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and is free for all students on all campuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Helping a Student in Crisis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Faculty and staff are often able to recognize when a student is struggling, but it can be hard to know what to say or do. Reference <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentcare.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff-resources\/\">your campus guide<\/a> for specific WSU and community resources to aid a student in distress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Early intervention is the key to student success. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.studentcare.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff-resources\/\">Student Care Network<\/a> allows you to share concerns about a student\u2019s emotional or psychological well-being, physical health, or academic performance with colleagues on your campus who can help. When you submit your referral through our online form, an email will be generated, contacting the relevant offices on your campus.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-callout wsu-border--color-vineyard wsu-spacing-before--xxlarge\" >\r\n    <h2 class=\"wsu-callout__title\">\r\n        Send Us Your News    <\/h2>    \n\n<p>Include your kudos, opportunities, events, and more in the <em>Voiland College This Week<\/em> newsletter for employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DEADLINE: <\/strong>Submit items by 12 pm Thursday for inclusion in the following Tuesday newsletter.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wsu-cta \" >\n\t<a \t\t\t\t\thref=\"mailto:VCEA.News@wsu.edu\"\t\n\t\tclass=\"wsu-button  wsu-button--style-action\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\tEmail VCEA.News@wsu.edu\t\t\t<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Engineering and Technology Management is celebrating its 40th year of delivering remote instruction to professionals in engineering and technology fields.<\/p>\n<p>Mary Rezac was among members of Washington State University leadership invited by the Office of the Governor to join a delegation of state government officials, business and education leaders on a 10-day trade mission to Finland, Sweden and Norway.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1120,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[412],"tags":[],"wsuwp_university_location":[],"wsuwp_university_org":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5195"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1120"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5195"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5195\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7813,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5195\/revisions\/7813"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5195"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5195"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5195"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_location?post=5195"},{"taxonomy":"wsuwp_university_org","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vcea.wsu.edu\/faculty-staff\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/wsuwp_university_org?post=5195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}