Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Throughout the world, two major societal issues requiring profound attention are (i) the development of clean and efficient energy storing devices and (ii) access to appropriate healthcare. The synergistic relationship between the need for accessible diagnostics and clean energy stem from the recent recognition and importance of ‘Global Health’. Electrochemistry, which plays an important role in a variety of scientific pursuits, is heavily relied upon in the fields of diagnostics and sustainable energy and is thus well-suited to make significant contributions to Global Health.

Join the Society of Women Engineers for the 19th Annual Evening with Industry.
Network with company representatives from fourteen companies prior to WSU’s Fall Career Expo & Technical Fair. Students and company representatives will sit down together for an evening of company presentations, dinner, dessert and networking.

This talk will introduce the design of the ANDES software for power system modeling and large-scale stability simulation. The work is motivated to enable the rapid prototyping of practical yet complex stability models for research by reducing the programming efforts.

The building enclosure provides an environmental separation between the interior and exterior spaces and controls the transfer of heat, air, and moisture between these two unique environments.

Heat pump technology is changing the way single-family residences are being heated and cooled. Heating systems that are reliant on gas or electric resistance heating can be changed to a heat pump and meaningfully reduce carbon emissions. While most heat pumps can be used in residential retrofits and new residential construction in Washington State climate zones, the cold weather limitations of heat pumps may need to be considered in some building locations to ensure the unit installed can meet optimal heating temperatures during cold winter months. In this lecture, key takeaways from a cold climate heat pump study performed by RDH Building Science Inc. for Fortis BC Inc. will be discussed.

This talk will present some of the recent advances we have made through our work on real-time sensing and control of industrial robots for accurate machining of large-scale structures, robust machining chatter detection using human-machine interaction, and data-driven methods for automatically learning the capabilities of manufacturing processes from design and manufacturing data to enable future on-demand cyber manufacturing services.

Voiland College is having an open house and invites the WSU community to give their thoughts and input to help us shape how we invest in supporting generations of future problem solvers.

Ab initio molecular dynamics simulation technique is a promising tool to study various properties of vibrational spectra, X-ray spectra, free energy, entropy, etc. even at high temperatures. With the harmonic phonon model, all interatomic forces are treated as purely harmonic so that the equilibrium distance between atoms is independent of temperature.

Jumpstart your career, find an internship, try-level jobs, or scout out advanced educational opportunities by joining us for our Fall 2022 NIIMBL (The National Association of Innovation in Manufacturing Biopharmaceuticals) Virtual Career Fair. You will have the opportunity to connect with the biopharmaceutical industry and graduate program representatives about opportunities through valuable 1 on 1 and group interactions. 

Explore the current challenges to delivery clean energy to customers and support electrification. I will discuss the sheer magnitude of the problem and update on work completed to utilize non-wire and non-pipe alternatives to address these needs.

A human-centric lighting framework will be introduced and key human responses will be discussed. The goal is to engage future architects and designers in understanding the implications of lighting design decisions on building occupants.

Interested in what it means to work in tech, be a software engineer, or work at Google? Join Googlers and WSU alumni as we debunk common myths and discuss our company, industry, and paths to Google.

Interested in learning about how to maximize each year of school to ensure that you’re industry-ready for internships and full-time opportunities? Join us to receive detailed tips on updating your resume, preparing for technical interviews, and communicating effectively with your recruiter.

Scout out advanced educational opportunities by joining us for our Fall 2022 NIIMBL Graduate School and Education Fair. You will have the opportunity to connect with the biopharmaceutical industry and graduate program representatives about opportunities through valuable 1 on 1 and group interactions.

Washington State University Tri-Cities, Columbia Basin College, and Washington Workforce Portal have partnered to provide employers with an opportunity to meet with students, alumni, and community members from the greater Tri-Cities area. Attend to find your internship opportunity or future job.

Title: Robotics for Assessment and Rehabilitation after Stroke

Presented by Eric Wolbrecht, Dean and Cindy Haagenson Mechanical Engineering Endowed Professor, University of Idaho

Abstract: Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, affecting over 7 million people in the U.S. alone, where the total medical cost of stroke is…

Basecap has an ambitious vision for its Data Platform. They feel strongly that graduates of WSU are good candidates to join their team and help them implement their vision.

CySER is a consortium of five institutions in the Northwest led by Washington State University (WSU). Its goal is creating an innovative education and research program in cybersecurity for ROTC as well as DoD-aligned civilians at the undergraduate and graduate level, with primary emphasis on undergraduate education.

Energy Systems Innovation Center and Advanced Grid Institute presents “Overview of Transmission Line Protection” by Matt Horvath, PE, Power Engineers, Inc.

Join the Voiland College Student Success team, Student Ambassadors, and Student Club Representatives as we share student learning and maker spaces, resources for academic success, and other helpful information. A build-your-own-trail mix progressive snack and warm drinks will be provided!

Cultural Brokers and Interdisciplinary Research in Engineering: the Case Study of Vitrified Hillforts

Presented by

John McCloy, Professor and Director, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, WSU

Abstract

Most modern problems of any societal impact…

The lecture will navigate the complex realm of net-zero targets and, using precedents, will show the implications of designing a building to target net-zero energy consumption and/or carbon emissions.

The Ensor Lecture in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering was established in 2016 to encourage communication and collaboration on emerging ideas in any area related to chemical engineering, bioengineering, aerosol technology and nanotechnology. David Ensor (’63, chemical engineering) and his wife, Sara, established the lectureship as a reflection of their deep interest in higher education and their strongly held belief in the empowerment that education provides for one’s life.

Learn about exciting Career and Internship opportunities for Construction Management, Civil Engineering, and Construction Engineering majors! Giveaways and Chipotle catering provided!

Ongoing research that holistically evaluates the implications for resilience due to alternative energy transitions, socioeconomic shifts, technology change, climate change, and extreme weather simultaneously affecting supply resources and electricity demands.

New and repurposed technologies, devices, and materials are radically changing treatment options and outcomes for patients suffering from certain neurological conditions including ischemic stroke, migraine headaches, refractory epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and essential tremor.

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.

Biography: Dr. Jean-Sabin McEwen is an Associate Professor in the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University, and is a Staff Scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He received his BS degree in Physics from McGill University, as well as his MS and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Dalhousie University. Dr. McEwen won the NSF Career award in 2017 and was also named an influential early-career researcher by the American Chemical Society’s Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research in 2018. He serves as the Secretary of the Pacific Coast Catalysis Society, and was President from 2019-2022. He also was previously a member for the Early Career Advisory Board of ACS Catalysis. Dr. McEwen currently has 104 peer-reviewed publications with over 4000 citations.