March 2025
In observance of National Nutrition Month, join us Saturday March 1 for a drop-in family-friendly art activity between 10:30am and 12:30pm, and a tour of “The Art of Food” exhibition beginning at 11:00am. Staff and students from WSU’s Tukey Orchard will also be part of the experience at the museum during this program.
SPEAKER: Dr. Laura Bartley, Institute of Biological Chemistry, WSU
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Laura Bartley is an Associate Professor in the Institute of Biological Chemistry at Washington State University. She relocated to WSU in July of 2020 after serving as Visiting Associate Professor at Kyoto University in 2019-2020 and as an Assistant and then Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma, from 2010-2019. Prior to starting her own lab, she earned her B.A. in Biology from Swarthmore College, her Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Stanford University, served as a AAAS Science Policy Fellow at the USDA, and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California at Davis and the Joint BioEnergy Institute. Toward improving plants, especially grasses, for biorefining, Bartley’s lab group uses molecular genetics, systems biology, and biochemistry to examine grass-diverged aspects of cell wall biosynthesis and regulation, root and shoot vegetative development, and the impact of cell wall changes on plant physiology. Dr. Bartley’s research has been funded by the US-DOE, USDA, and US-NSF.
Presentions by Megan Dines and Brook Baker.
Title: Emerging Technologies for Cyber-Physical Power System Security
Speaker: Muhammad Ismail
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, “Memory and Munchies: Acute Effects of Cannabis on Human Memory and Food Consumption,” will be held by Carrie Cutler on March 4th.
Community Engaged Research – A Practitioner’s Perspective
“Remodeling on Demand: Tissue Adaptation to Meet Physiological Need,” presented by Dr. Rachel Zwick, New York University.
Presented by Kailie Franco, PhD candidate (Mentor: Dr. Arden Baylink), and Siena Glenn, PhD candidate (Mentor: Dr. Arden Baylink).
“Clinical Teaching: How’s Your Day Going? Tips for Teaching Effectively during your Clinical Day.” This in-person workshop will address the fundamentals of effective clinical teaching.
What is the future of education?
Presented by
Chrisman Frank, Chief Executive Officer, Synthesis
Abstract:
What is the future of education? At Synthesis, we believe that education is vitally important — but there are simply not enough great teachers to go around, that can help our shrinking demographic…
“Prefrontal Maturation During Adolescence,” presented by Kuei Tseng, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Illinois-Chicago.
PhD student, Ayomide Oluwafemi, is presenting a literature review about recent developments in metallenes.
“Advancing One Water Approach through Big Data for Microbial Water Quality,” presented by Dr. Huiyun Wu, Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, WSU.
Moving from a technical role into leadership comes with new challenges, unexpected opportunities, and a shift in mindset. Join us for an insightful discussion with experienced industry leaders who have navigated this transition successfully. They’ll share hard-earned lessons, practical strategies, and the key skills they wish they had developed earlier. Come prepared with your questions!
Chemistry doctoral student, Cullen Greer, to defend the Development of Alternative Structures For Lossless Ion Manipulation.
Looking to add a little greenery to your space?
Join us for a fun, hands-on Air Plant Workshop hosted by the CWC Club! Whether you’re a seasoned plant parent or a total newbie, this workshop will guide you through the process of caring for these unique, low-maintenance plants.
Visiting from The University of Akron, Dr. Chrys Wesdemiotis to present to the chemistry group: Mass Spectrometry Advances for the Characterization and Imaging of Polymeric Materials.
SPEAKER: Madison Little, Ph.D. Candidate, WSU Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering
BIOGRAPHY:
Madison is a fourth year Bioengineering PhD candidate in the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at WSU. She obtained a BS degree in Biomedical Science from Northern Arizona University in 2021 and began her…
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“Constitutive Expression of the Mitochondrial Unfolded Protein Response Protects Against Germ Cell Ferroptosis in C. Elegans,” presented by Jimena Ruiz.
CySER Virtual Seminar – Practical Cybersecurity Defenses for Organizations of Any Size
Unlock Your Career Potential: Discover How Your Personality Shapes Your Professional Path
Join Global Campus Career Advisor, Chris Miller, for an engaging and insightful webinar on how your personality influences career development. Chris will guide you through the ways your unique…
Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC) hosts “Evolution of Grid Operation and Control (Contd)” to be presented by Professor Anjan Bose, School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, WSU
Abstract
The EMS have evolved into very large systems as covered in the previous seminar, because of the continuing development of computation…
An annual media literacy educational event bringing together high school students, teachers and librarians to learn how to navigate complex information environments and make informed decisions above what to believe online.
Opioid use among older adults is a growing concern, with an estimated 1 million seniors affected by opioid use disorder. Age-related changes make this population particularly vulnerable to complications such as respiratory depression, falls, cardiac conduction impairment, and cognitive decline.
Join us next Wednesday, March 19 from noon…
Opioid use among older adults is a growing concern, with an estimated 1 million seniors affected by opioid use disorder. Age-related changes make this population particularly vulnerable to complications such as respiratory depression, falls, cardiac conduction impairment, and cognitive decline.
Join us next Wednesday, March 19 from noon…
Get Noticed: Master the Art of Resume & Cover Letter Writing!
Your resume and cover letter are your first—and sometimes only—chance to make a lasting impression on potential employers. Make sure they stand out from the…
“The Genomic Code of Critical Illnesses: Understanding the Activity of Regulatory DNA for Severe Lung Injuries,” presented by Dr. Michael Lam, University of California-San Diego.
Presented by Dr. Colleen Lynch, BVSc; PhD candidate & Veterinary Anatomic Pathology Resident (Mentor: Dr. Anthony Nicola).
Dr. McPherson is a Professor and Interim Vice Dean for Research. He is also the Director of the Program of Excellence in Addictions Research (PEAR) at the Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine. Within PEAR, he is the Head and Principal Investigator of the Analytics and Psychopharmacology Laboratory (APPL). He is involved in multiple research projects ranging from basic human toxicology to spatial epidemiology to the health economics of new therapeutics. Currently, his primary area of foci is on the leveraging contingency management in combination with putative pharmacotherapies for alcohol, alcohol and tobacco combined, and methamphetamine and opioid use combined. His colloquium Diversifying the Statistical Toolkit to Advance Biomedical Research is on March 20th.
Land Your Dream Job or Internship: Expert Strategies to Get Hired!
Looking for the right job or internship but not sure where to start? Stand out from the crowd and take control of your job search…
Join us in person for our annual weekend Veterinary Spring Conference. There will be a large and small animal track and a track for technicians & assistants. We encourage veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to attend.
“Sertoli Cell Dynamics Across The Cycle of The Seminiferous Epithelium,” final defense by PhD student, Shelby Havel.
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “Crystal growth of inorganic scintillators” Presented by Dr. Mariya Zhuravleva
Program in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies Webinar “Abortion Pills and the Pharmaceutical Geographies of Autonomous Health” Dr. Sydney Calkin
“Molecular Mechanisms of Gastrointestinal Disorder,” presented by Arthur Beyder, MD, PhD, Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Mayo Clinic.
PhD student, Brooke Bonar to present on spinor-based relativistic actinide thermochemistry.
SPEAKER: Dr. Vladimir Uversky, Professor, Department of Molecular Medicine USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute, University of South Florida
Dr. Laura Motta from Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution is visiting WSU to speak about the Isotope Effects.
“Splitting Hairs: Leveraging AI for Hair Phenomics,” presented by Jason Makkar, PhD student; Advisor: Dr. Ryan Driskell.
PhD student, Tyler Dabritz, to highlight method development for analysis of early land plants.
Want to work towards your DEI certificate, EmpowerALL? Join our workshop where we will discuss “The Intersection of Feminism and Cultural Identity” hosted by ASWSUG Director of Diversity Amber and Student Diversity Ambassador Shawna on March 26th at 4pm. ONE S&A fee-paying student will win Coug Swag for attending! This event is open to all WSU students, staff, faculty, and alumni. (Only WSU Global Campus S&A fee-paying students will be eligible for free swag given away during the event.)
“Didactic Teaching: Designing, Aligning and Refining Teaching.” This in-person workshop will address the fundamentals of effective teaching in classrooms and laboratories.
Advancing materials innovation with artificial intelligence
Presented by:
Ram Devanathan, Director, Energy Processes & Materials Division, Pacific Northwest National Lab
“Perineuronal Nets and Cocaine Addiction,” presented by Barb Sorg, PhD, senior scientists, Legacy Research Institute.
The annual T. G. Ostrom Lecture brings internationally renowned mathematics scholars to the WSU campus each spring. The lecture honors the late Professor Emeritus Theodore G. Ostrom, who retired from WSU in 1981 after 21 years as a WSU Mathematics Department faculty member. This year’s Ostrom Lecture Colloquium titled “A Closed-loop Neuromechanical Model Of Locomotion Of Lampreys With Spinal Injuries” will be delivered by Dr. Lisa Fauci. Dr. Fauci is the Pendergraft Nola Lee Haynes Professor of Mathematics at Tulane University in the Department of Mathematics and is the 2023 Inductee to the National Academy of Sciences.
PhD student, Fatima Obe, to talk about “STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE SENSITIVITY AND ENABLE TANDEM MASS ANALYSIS OF BIOMOLECULES USING DIGITAL WAVE TECHNOLOGY”.
Dr. Asmussen, visiting from Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, to present on Hanford Wastes of technetium speciation and relevancy to disposal.
SPEAKER: Dr. Farid Moussavi-Harami, Associate Professor of Cardiology, University of Washington-Medicine
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Farid Moussavi-Harami is an associate professor of cardiology and adjunct associate professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at University of Washington School of Medicine. His research group uses molecular and computation approaches to understand cardiac remodeling in…