The senior design project in Roland\u2019s Chen\u2019s<\/strong> class was featured in the Moscow-Pullman Daily News<\/a> and Upworthy.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Anjan Bose<\/strong> was interviewed by The Inlander<\/a> about power grid security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vahid Vahdat<\/strong> co-edited a three-volume collection of essays, called Virtual Interiorities<\/em><\/a>. The books, published by Carnegie Mellon University’s ETC Press, revisit theories of virtual space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jake Leachman<\/strong> was interviewed by New Scientist<\/a> about hydrogen-powered aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n David Heldebrant <\/strong>is leading a PNNL research team that has created a new system that efficiently captures CO2<\/sub><\/a>\u2014the least costly to date\u2014and converts it into one of the world\u2019s most widely used chemicals: methanol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re asking our undergraduate students how Voiland College can improve it services. Please share this short survey<\/a> with your undergraduate students between now and Feb. 5. They can win a Voiland College t-shirt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n ESIC-AGI SP23 Power Seminar Series:<\/a> \u201cHow Long is a Resilience Event in a Transmission System?: Metrics and models driven by utility data\u201d by Ian Dobson, Iowa State University<\/p>\n\n\n\n Voiland College Town Hall \u2013 ETRL 101<\/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 We are excited for the 2023 Voiland College Convocation, to be held this year on Friday April 14, from 3-5 pm in the CUB Senior Ballroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At VCEA Convocation, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture will honor staff, students, and faculty who epitomize the highest levels of excellence in the pursuit of the college\u2019s mission and goals. Talk with your director or chair about your department\u2019s nomination process and submit your nomination by February 24.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Workday grant reports reference guides are available for VCEA faculty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any questions related to Workday grant reports, please join one (or more) of the grant reporting office hours: Jan 31, 1 pm<\/a>; Feb 10, 2 pm:<\/a> Feb 16, 3 pm<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The L\u2019Or\u00e9al USA For Women In Science fellowship program honors female scientists at a critical stage in their careers. The program is seeking five exceptional female scientists looking to advance their research and serve as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM. L\u2019Or\u00e9al USA partners with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) to manage the program\u2019s application and peer-review process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Candidates must have completed their PhD and have started in their postdoctoral research position by the application deadline. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Applications due January 27, 2023.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 Skillsoft Percipio<\/a> to complete cyber security awareness training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Every year, the WSUAA awards some of the best and brightest Cougs with scholarships powered largely by the Cougar license plate program. In 2023-24, students will receive over $330,000 in scholarship support from this program alone. We are looking for incredible WSU students that show spectacular leadership and community service qualities \u2013 and, of course, Cougar Pride. If you know a student who may qualify, applications are accepted through January 31.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The nominations for the Graduate School Scholarships<\/a> are open now through Feb 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Washington State University undergraduates can submit abstracts through Feb. 21 to present their research, scholarships, and creative activities on March 27 at the 2023 Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Washington State University faculty seeking to innovate and to promote issues of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) in undergraduate teaching and learning can apply between Jan. 15 and March 13, for two grants from the Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President. The awards are the Smith Teaching and Learning Grant<\/a> and the Transformational Change Initiative (TCI) Grant for Advancing IDEA<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Deadline extended! The WSUAA is now accepting award nominations to recognize WSU alumni, faculty\/staff, students, volunteers, and friends whose hard work and dedication make Washington State University and our Alumni Association the best organizations in the world!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Information about each award, including criteria and the link to nominate, can be found on the Alumni Association website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 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 Voiland College is hiring for several staff and faculty positions.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Undergraduate Student Survey Ends Feb. 5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Student Events<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Tuesday, January 24 @ 11:00 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, January 25 @ 2:15 PM<\/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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VCEA Convocation \u2013 Nominations Due Feb.24<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
VCEA Workday Grant Reports and Office Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$60,000 L\u2019Or\u00e9al USA For Women in Science Fellowship Program \u2013 Apply by Jan. 27<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cyber Security Awareness Training- Complete by Jan. 31<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU Alumni Association Scholarships \u2013 Apply by Jan. 31<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Graduate School Scholarships \u2013 Nominations Close Feb. 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
SURCA 2023 Applications Open to Undergraduates Through Feb. 21<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
IDEA Grants \u2013 Apply by March 13<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU Alumni Association Award \u2013 Nominations Due April 7<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
GPSA Dissertation Grant \u2013 Apply Today<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Employee Assistance Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n