Dr. Micah Prange specializes in the development and use of theoretical electronic structure methods in the fields of physics, chemistry, and materials science by addressing especially difficult problems involving the response of materials to radiation and other external stimuli. He received a PhD in 2009 from the University of Washington where he studied theoretical X-ray absorption methods with John Rehr. Subsequently, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at Vanderbilt University before moving to Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in 2011. His varied research interests include such disparate topics as the relaxation of solid materials from excitation by radiation, the energetics and electronic structure of abundant oxide minerals, and the vibrational dynamics of amorphous and hydrogen bonded materials. Spectroscopic predictions from ab initio molecular dynamics and lattice dynamics simulations feature prominently in his work.
College of Arts and Sciences
February 2026
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Thursday, February 5th from 5:00 to 6:30PM Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU
Join us for an evening of original music at the museum featuring artists from the Digital Audio Collective. DAC is a registered student organization at Washington State University that supports students creating and performing across…
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This interactive lecture is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This interactive lecture is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Dr. Yingge Du is a senior materials scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, where he has spent 18 years advancing research on complex oxide thin films. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Physics from the University of Virginia and has authored over 150 publications and delivered 50 invited talks. His expertise includes epitaxial growth, atomic-resolution characterization, and metastable phase stabilization, with research spanning microelectronics, quantum materials, and energy storage.
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The WSU Horn Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Washington Music Education Association annual conference in Yakima on February 12. We are presenting this recital here at WSU Pullman of the music we will be performing for the music…
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Dr. Hannah Ransom is a percussionist and music educator whose work has been informed by her passion for contemporary repertoire, immersion in world traditions, and advocacy for diversity in the fields of music performance and composition. Based in her hometown of…
PhD student Md. Wahad Uz Zaman, a member of Dr. Kevin Kittilstved’s research group, will present his latest work in a talk titled “Spin Hamiltonian perspectives on Cr‑Doped Srₙ₊₁TiₙO₃ₙ₊₁: understanding electronic structure, zero‑field splitting, and their impact on photocatalytic performance.”
Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Andrew Ryder, Director of the Institute for Political and International Studies, at Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest. Ryder will discuss how Viktor Orban’s Hungary is inspiring policies for the current U.S. administration under Donald…
Join us for coffee from around the world, and a variety of discussions about physics, mathematics, science, economics, computers, politics, astronomy, pedagogy, and more. We encourage participation from all departments and fields.
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. Our Valentine’s Day show is a guided tour crafted for you and your hottie. At only $10 per couple, it’s a cheap date.
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. Our Valentine’s Day show is a guided tour crafted for you and your hottie. At only $10 per couple, it’s a cheap date.
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. Our Valentine’s Day show is a guided tour crafted for you and your hottie. At only $10 per couple, it’s a cheap date.
Arthur Wiesender, from Dr. Kevin Kittilstved’s research group, will present on “Cation Exchange in II-VI Semiconductor Nanocrystals.”
Title: Black Prisoners’ Caucus at WSU: Rebuilding Black Lives During and Beyond Incarceration
Date & Time: Friday, February 20 | 3:00–6:30 PM
Schedule:
3:00–3:20 PM: Grab Popcorn (CUB 170 lobby)
3:20–5:15 PM: Screening…
As a PhD student in the Peterson Group, Brooke Bonar investigates the energetic properties of heavy‑element molecules with a focus on actinide halides. Her project, “Dissociation Energies of the Actinide Halides AnX, An = Ac–Lr and X = F–I, Utilizing Relativistic Composite Coupled Cluster Approaches,” centers on applying advanced relativistic computational methods to better understand bonding trends and dissociation behavior across the actinide series.
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This interactive lecture is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Welcome to our $5 public planetarium show series. A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This interactive lecture is followed by a fulldome video presentation.
Dr. Sebastian Stoian is currently a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Idaho. Dr. Stoian explores iron and cobalt complexes using Mössbauer and electron paramagnetic resonance techniques to reveal their unique magnetic and electronic properties.
Tyler Dabritz, from Dr. Bernd Lange’s research group, will present on “Pools of Hidden Conjugates Underlie Prenylated Sulfur Volatile Emission from Cannabis.”
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This multimedia recital is where the worlds of live performance and popular media collide! Tuba guest artist Scott Sutherland performs live while his YouTube videos are projected on the big screen, including selections from films, video games, and so much more.…
Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Mark Fagiano, assistant professor of philosophy at WSU. Fagiano will discuss how we can find a practical democratic response to the important questions of democratic control as AI systems become more powerful.
Kami Christensen, from Dr. Kevin Kittilstved’s research group, will present a literature review on Dopant Stabilization of Hafnia Polymorphs for Thin Film Applications.
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The WSU choirs will present “Musical Menagerie,” a free choral concert, at 7:30pm on Thursday, February 26 in WSU’s Bryan Hall Theatre. WSU’s four choral ensembles will perform selections about animals, including music from Haiti, Estonia, Australia, and the US.
Caleb Swain, from Dr. Xiaofeng Guo’s research group, will present on modern methods of recycling neodymium and other rare earth elements from spent magnet scrap and electrical components. In this talk, Caleb will discuss three research articles, each of which addresses neodymium and/or dysprosium recycling from different approaches. Methods and merits of each approach will be discussed. This relates to one of Caleb’s current research projects which analyzes the thermodynamics of Nd leaching into molten salt from magnet scrap.
Travel with a ray of light from its origin in the far reaches of space to its ultimate destination, the retina, and even further: transformed to information in the human brain.
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The number “3” is special in the human experience, whether referring to a trinity, trilogy, or a hat trick! Drummer/percussionist Darryl “Doc D” Singleton presents his third Faculty Artist Series Concert, “Power of 3, a prime number” featuring various trios comprised…
Join us on Saturday, February 28 from 12:00-1:00pm for a museum tour with librarian Rochelle Smith for a quilter’s perspective on select works in “Color Outside the Lines, From the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation”. The exhibition includes two textile works using quilting and appliqué techniques…