Led by Ming Luo,<\/strong> researchers have been awarded a $1.2 million National Science Foundation grant<\/a> to improve the efficiency of automated apple harvesting robotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Kate Kraszewski<\/strong> launched a two-year effort to identify and breed hardy blends of grasses that can stand up to heavy, constant wear<\/a> \u2013 such as football fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Naseeha Cardwell<\/strong> has received a National GEM Consortium<\/a> fellowship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n AGI FA23 Power Seminar Series<\/a>\u2013 Pathways to net-zero in the Western US considering the impacts of climate change, resilience to climate extremes, and equity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n EFA Talk:<\/a> \u201cImproving the Resiliency of the Built Environment in the Face of Increased Hazards Due to Climate Change\u201d w\/ David Drake, Dan Dolan, and Omar Al-Hassawi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SDC Lecture:<\/a> Florencia Pita | Wild Brutalism <\/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 Every year, WSU students have the opportunity to fundraise for the projects and causes that matter most to them through the WSU Foundation\u2019s CougStarter Campaign. This year, several Voiland College clubs are participating.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you have a software or computer need? Let our computer science students help you with your project! Sponsors provide tomorrow\u2019s engineers and computer scientists valuable experience in project management, teamwork, innovation, and communication and presentation skills. Students gain real-world understanding of corporate priorities and product development. Learn how to sponsor a senior design team today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The U.S. Department of Energy<\/a> is tasking students to create & present a business plan around energy tech and tasking faculty to elevate energy entrepreneurship at their school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Administrative Professional Advisory Council<\/a> encourages any WSU Administrative Professional (AP) Employee to submit up to three photos by 5:00pm November 30th showcasing your unique WSU location based on five photo contest categories. Winners will receive a round of Cougar Gold Cheese from Ferdinands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The President\u2019s Commission on the Status of Women is<\/a> accepting nominations for the Women* of Distinction Awards. Please help us recognize the achievements and contributions of Women of Distinction and their allies at, or collaborating with, WSU. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Nominations are now being accepted for the 2023\u201324 President\u2019s Employee Excellence Awards.<\/a> The award is presented annually to recognize outstanding contributions by WSU administrative professionals and classified employees. Award recipients each receive $2,500 and will be recognized at the annual Showcase event to be held in the spring of 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Environmental Fellows Program at the Yale School of the Environment<\/a> is a nationally competitive summer fellowship program for master\u2019s and doctoral students that seeks to place students traditionally underrepresented in the environmental field and those committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in summer fellowships with environmental foundations and their grantees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Joint Center for Aerospace Technology Innovation (JCATI)<\/a> announces our 2024-25 Request for Proposals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n JCATI funds WA aerospace industry access to WA public university engineering expertise. Industry pairs with a faculty having the appropriate expertise to address company TRL 4-7 technology roadblocks. The industry partner provides the technology pain point and in-kind goods or services. The academic partner submits the application and receives JCATI funds to support engineering students working on the project. The project benefit and impact must occur within WA. <\/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 Power outages and campus closures are a few of the many events that can impact you. Here are some tips to find out about significant events at WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Use these resources to report emergencies and safety concerns.<\/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, November 14 @ 11:00 AM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tuesday, November 14 @ 6 PM <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wednesday, November 15 @ 5:00 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
\n\n\n\nOpportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CougStarter – Support Student Clubs \u2013 Ends Nov. 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sponsor a Computer Science Senior Design Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$400,000 EnergyTech University Prize<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
APAC Photo Contest \u2013 Enter by Nov. 30<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
WSU Women* of Distinction Nominations Due Dec. 1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Employee Excellence Award \u2013 Nominations Due Dec. 6<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2024 Environmental Fellows Program \u2013 Apply by Jan.15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
JCATI Request for Proposals \u2013 Apply by March 15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Nominate a Colleague for the Crimson Spirit Award <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWe\u2019re Hiring!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Safety, Emergencies, and Outages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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