March 2026
SPEAKER: Dr. Wenji Dong, Paul Hohenschuh Distinguished Professor, WSU Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
BIOGRAPHY:
Wenji Dong is a professor in Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University. Dr. Dong received his B.S./M.S. in chemistry from Lanzhou University, China, Ph.D. in biophysics from London…
Title: Beyond the Harm Principle: What Students Can Teach Us About Cyber-Sanctity
Speaker: Dr. Sherri Conklin, Washington State University
Abstract: Current ethical frameworks in cybersecurity seem to gravitate toward utilitarian-style or rights-based harm reduction, yet this fails to capture the full scope of moral injury. Drawing on recent experiences developing and co-teaching…
Design of third-generation bioactive glasses: Challenges and future research directions from the perspective of a materials scientist
Presented by Dr. Ashutosh Goel, Professor, Materials Science and Engineering, Rutgers University
Abstract
The concept of third-generation biomaterials is based on the principle of activating a synchronized
sequence of genes at the…
Curious about where your STEM degree can take you?
Join us for STEM Futures: Exploring Careers Beyond College, a professional networking event designed to connect students with experienced leaders across science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and related fields.
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SPEAKER: Dr. Norbert Kruse, Emeritus Professor, WSU Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
BIOGRAPHY:
Norbert Kruse graduated from the Technical University of Berlin, Germany, in 1976 in chemistry and chemical engineering. He then moved to the Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in Berlin for a PhD…
Venue: ETRL 101
Materials in Extreme Applications: Compact Fusion
Presented by Dr. Sergey Tsurkan, Research Materials Scientist, Avalanche Energy
Abstract:
Complex concentrated alloys (CCA’s) have recently emerged as candidate materials for extreme environments such as those found within fusion reactors [1], [2], [3] and hypersonic systems [4]. A large area…
Pursuing a master’s degree or graduate certificate as a working professional can offer numerous benefits, both for your career and for the company you work for. It’s a strategic investment in your professional development and can lead to increased expertise,…
SPEAKER: Dr. Sakcham Bairoliya, Postdoctoral Research Associate, WSU Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Sakcham Bairoliya is a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University. He received his Ph.D. from Nanyang Technological University, where he investigated extracellular nucleic…
Title: Scholarship Opportunities for Cybersecurity Students
Speaker: Dr. Assefaw Gebremedhin, Washington State University
Abstract: This seminar will cover several exciting opportunities for cybersecurity students. First is WSU’s CyberCorps SFS program. This program provides scholarships for cybersecurity undergraduates and graduate students, funded through grants awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). In return…
Please join the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering for a special departmental seminar by Dr. Joan B. Rose, Homer Nowlin Chair in Water Research at Michigan State University and recipient of the 2016 Stockholm Water Prize and 2024 IWA Global Water Award.
Dr. Rose will share reflections on four…
SPEAKER: Dr. Matthew Bernards, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Idaho
BIOGRAPHY:
Matthew Bernards is a Professor of Chemical & Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho, where he has been a faculty member since 2016. Since August 2019, he has also served as the Director…