November 2025
SPEAKER: Dr. Bernard Van Wie
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Bernard Van Wie is a full Professor in the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University. Dr. Van Wie received his BS, MS and Ph.D. degrees in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma University. After working as a postdoc for 1…
Dr. Jinwen Zhang is a professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Washington State University. He is an expert in sustainable polymer materials, with nearly 30 years of research experience in synthesis of biobased polymers, recyclable thermosets, and chemical recycling of plastic and composite waste.
Ritama Ghosh will present a seminar titled “Engineering Dendrimer-Based Platforms for Prostate Cancer Therapy.”
Biofunctional Implants with Natural Drug Delivery for Bone Regeneration, Tumor Suppression, and Infection Control
Presented by Aditi Dahiya, Ph.D. Candidate, W. M. Keck Biomedical Materials Research Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Washington State University
Join us in person or online via Zoom beginning at 9 AM for this hybrid 3-hour CE event. This is a non-football weekend to make parking easier. There will be a large and small animal track, with light and fun, case-based presentations. We encourage veterinarians, technicians, and assistants to attend.
SPEAKER: Dr. Sarah Wu, Associate Professor, Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, University of Idaho
BIOGRAPHY:
Dr. Sarah Wu is an Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Idaho. She earned her Ph.D. in Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering and an…
Erin Wiese, SBS Pullman, PhD Exit Seminar
Title: Tentative ‘Temperature and genetic effects on Oncorhynchus mykiss physiology’
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.
Welcome to Meeting 3, Cougs!
Now that you understand the basics of legislative roles and have crafted your advocacy message, it’s time to prepare for the real thing—engaging with lawmakers at the Capitol.
Advanced in Biomimetic Stimuli-responsive Soft Gripper
Presented by Dr. ChangKyu Yoon, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sookmyung Women’s University, Seoul, South Korea…
Vikrantvir Jain, from Dr. Anjali Sharma’s group is defending his proposal titled “Nanotherapeutics for Targeted and Effective Liver-Specific Drug Delivery.”
Sarah Farahani, a member of Dr. Bell’s group, will present her proposal titled “Applications of 3D Printing Towards the Fabrication of a Fully 3D-Printed Electrochemical Setup.”
Daniel Wu’s proposal explores innovative gas-phase chemical labeling techniques to enhance mass spectrometry’s ability to probe structural features of proteins and lipids. Using a custom SLIM platform, the research focuses on three aims: applying Hydrogen-Deuterium Exchange to study structural changes in peptides, using ozonolysis to differentiate lipid isomers, and implementing UV photodissociation for detailed fragmentation analysis. These strategies aim to improve the resolution and structural insight of mass spectrometry in proteomics and lipidomics.
Christian Wentzell, a member of Dr. Kevin Kittilstved’s research group, will present his proposal defense titled “The Interplay of Dopant Incorporation with the Formation of Cadmium Sulfide Magic Size Clusters” on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Fulmer 150.
PhD candidate Anunay Pulukuri will present his dissertation, Advances in Targeted Drug Delivery for Cancer: Overcoming Resistance and Enhancing Therapeutic Efficacy.
Dr. Jonah Piovia-Scott, SBS WSU Vancouver
Title: ‘Building partnerships to advbance conservation ecology: Amphibious tales from the Pacific Northwest and beyond’
SPEAKER: Dr. Jana Doppa, Professor, WSU School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
BIOGRAPHY:
Jana Doppa is the Huie-Rogers Endowed Chair Professor of Computer Science and Berry Distinguished Professor in Engineering at Washington State University. He was elected as an AAAI Senior Member (2023)and was selected for an Early Career…
Title: CySER Student Experiences in VICEROY’s MAVEN and ENVOY Internships
Speakers: Collin Bale, Caitlyn Boyd, Adam Caudle, William Fralia
Abstract: The VICEROY program offers two internship opportunities that are exclusive to VICEROY Scholars: MAVEN and ENVOY. The MAVEN internship is “a summer internship that fast-tracks students’ competency in cyber-spectrum, providing hands-on professional…
Aditi Dahiya, a member of Dr. Bose’s group, will present her final defense titled “Controlled Release of Phytochemicals from Calcium Phosphate Scaffolds for Bone Regeneration.”
Distributed Quantum Computing with Neutral Atoms and Photons
Presented by Dr. Yefeng Mei, William Band Distinguished Assistant Professor of Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Washington State…
Shinhyo Bang, from Dr. Xiaofeng Guo’s research group, will present on Thermodynamics of Actinide-Bearing Zircon. This work examines the fundamental thermodynamic behavior of zircon when incorporating actinide elements, offering insights into its stability and potential applications in nuclear waste containment and geochemical processes.
Welcome to Meeting 4, Cougs!
Almost Fall Break – short meeting ahead!!
You’ve built knowledge, crafted your message, and prepared to advocate with confidence. Now it’s time to reflect on what this experience means—not just for Coug Day, but for your role as a…