February 2025
Dr. Li, from the University of California, is visiting the Department of Chemistry at WSU, Pullman to talk about the On-Demand Control of Single-Molecule Chemistry Through Vibrational Characterization and Manipulation.
SPEAKER: Dr. Becky Hess, Senior Biomedical Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Presented by Nolan Middleton, PhD student.
The Cannabis Research Seminar Series is funded through the WSU Center for Cannabis Policy, Research, and Outreach (CCPRO) and is intended to highlight some of the excellent cannabis research conducted within the WSU system. Please see the attached flyer for a list of all our talks in store for the Spring semester! The next talk, “Teens’ and young adults’ perceptions of cannabis edibles packaging,” will be held by Jessica Willoughby & Stacey Hust on February 4th.
“Defining the protective or pathologic role of antibodies in Post-Ebola Syndrome,” presented by Jalene Velazquez, PhD candidate (Mentor: Dr. Bonnie Gunn).
Professor Zhong-Ming Sun, from Nankai University, research focuses on main-group metal clusters and fundamental chemical bonding.
Creep-fatigue crack growth modeling using a strip-yield technique
Presented by Dr. Gabriel Potirniche, Associate Dean and Professor of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, University of Idaho
“Intracellular Mechanisms of Muscle Contraction,” presented by Damien Callahan, assistant professor, Department of Human Physiology, University of Oregon.
Dr. Richard Cox, from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, to give a talk on lessons learned about f-block elements.
Explore the art of zines in a free workshop led by WSU Scholarly Assistant Professor David Janssen Jr. on Saturday, February 8, from 1:00–3:00 pm at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU. During this workshop we will talk about love and receive an introduction to zines: What is a zine and how do you make one? Using current museum exhibitions, we will discuss artists and makers who use similar themes and feelings in their work. Finally, we will be challenged to create a zine that expresses something about things you LOVE with creative words and images. We will use mixed media processes including collage, free form poetry, illustrations, and more. All are welcome: Enjoy a relaxing workshop and make loving and tender artworks inspired by love.
SPEAKER: Dr. Olivia Coiado, Assistant Dean for Student & Resident Research, Professor, Department of Medical Education & Clinical Sciences, WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Dr. Chang, an assistant professor at WSU, is visiting with the Department of Chemistry to share, Mechanistic Understanding of Electrocatalytic Reactions: From Electrocatalysts to In-situ Characterization.
Presented by Dr. Nardus Mollentze, University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research.
Title: Are Machine Learning Detectors Sufficient? Exploring Cyberattacks and Defense Strategies in Smart Grids
Speaker: Bo Liu
Title: Table Talks: Collaborative Approaches to Community Engaged Research
Join us on February 12th at 4 PM for our inaugural Spring semester EmpowerALL workshop, focusing on “Tokenism.” Our Director of Diversity, Amber, and Student Diversity Ambassador, Shawna, will guide you through understanding the impact of tokenism in everyday life and the media, and how to identify it. This workshop is an excellent opportunity to advance towards your EmpowerALL certification. Open to all WSU students, staff, faculty, and alumni—attend for a chance to win exclusive Coug Swag! (Note: Swag giveaway eligibility limited to WSU Global Campus S&A fee-paying students.)
Presented by Andrea Gomez, PhD candidate (Mentor: Dr. Arden Baylink), and Hayley Masterson, DVM, Clinical veterinary microbiology resident and PhD candidate (Mentors: Dr. Claire Burbick and Dr. Massaro Ueti).
Emergent Phenomena in Old Materials
Presented by
Dr. Kevin Kittilstved, Professor, Department of Chemistry, Washington State University
Touring the Abyss with dear elia: Unwellness and Care in the University
Friday, 14 February 2025, 12:00-1:00 PM
“Preparing your educator’s promotion packet a ‘tear free’ experience,” presented by Dr. Susan Matthew.
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Japanese calligraphy!
Chemistry PhD student, Christian Wentzell, to present Electron Paramagnetic Resonance.
Attention Pullman Faculty! Join the Spark team in Nova Studio (Spark 115) for guided, hands-on design activities sure to spark new creative approaches to your teaching. February’s faculty hour will focus on creative ideas for incorporating laser cutting into assignments. Guided, hands on time will get you familiar with Nova Studio’s Laser Cutting capabilities, which are available to your students for course assignments and projects.
Valentines day collaborative event of three Eastern Asian organization. Purpose to enhance Eastern Asian celebration of valentines day, along with activities for students to make new friends and to engage with the WSU student organization community. Event is open to public, and no reservation necessarily.
Registration is now open for the fourth of four stand-alone virtual workshops in the Systematic Review Series, hosted by the WSU College of Medicine’s Collaboration for Interprofessional Health Education Research & Scholarship (CIPHERS) initiative!
The Cannabis Research Seminar Series is funded through the WSU Center for Cannabis Policy, Research, and Outreach (CCPRO) and is intended to highlight some of the excellent cannabis research conducted within the WSU system. Please see the attached flyer for a list of all our talks in store for the Spring semester! The next talk, “Expanding the NPGS Collection to Support Hemp Industry Development,” will be held by David Gang on February 18th.
“Geroscience: Studying the Basic Aging Mechanisms Underlying Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease,” presented by Dr. Julie K. Anderse, Buck Institute for Age Research.
“How Housing in Kenya is Shaping Human-Bat Coexistence and Patterns of Viral Transmission,” presented by Dr. Tamika Lunn, Assistant Professor, Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia.
Smart Additive Manufacturing
Born qualified quality assurance of additively manufactured parts using modeling, real-time monitoring, and machine learning
Presented by
Dr. Prahalada Rao, Associate Professor, Industrial and Systems Engineering Virginia Tech
Abstract:
The goal of my research is to realize the flaw-free,…
“Molecular Mechanisms of Blinding Diseases,” presented by Alecia Gross, professor, Department of Neurobiology, University of Alabama-Birmingham.
SPEAKER: Terreill Robertson, PhD candidate, WSU Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
Dr. Anjali Sharma, WSU Chemistry professor, to present on Dendrimer Nanomedicines for Unmet Clinical Needs.
The Center for Institutional Research Computing’s (CIRC) hands-on introductory workshop introduces basic High Performance Computing (HPC) concepts including job submission and file transfers. Learn to utilize freely available computing resources on WSU’s Kamiak HPC to power your research!
“Base-resolution UV Footprinting Reveals Distinctive Damage Signatures for DNA-binding Protein,” presented by Scott Stevison, PhD student.
Title: CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Program at WSU: Developing the Next-generation Cyber Workforce
Speaker: Assefaw Gebremedhin
Title: Elevating Voices & Navigating Identity Dynamics in Community-Engaged Research
“Combating Viruses: Repurposing Clinically Relevant Anti-Metabolism Drugs as Viral Therapies,” presented by Dr. Tracie Delgado, Seattle Pacific University.
High energy lasers for material development and processing
“Advance your teaching and educational scholarship with CVM Teaching Academy grant support,” presented by Dr. Susan Matthew.
This historic milestone, themed “Shining Together: Celebrating 50 Years for Collective Empowerment,” honors our legacy of uplifting marginalized voices and advancing gender equity while looking toward a radiant future.
Ph.D. student, Henry Anderson, to give a talk about “Select Methods of Synthesis and Characterization for Aerospace Materials.”