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Wednesday, October 1 @10 am
ESIC FA25 Power Seminar Series: Energy Storage in Electricity Markets: Equilibrium Models and Learning-Enabled Participation
Presentation
WSU Pullman - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Building

This talk presents game-theoretic equilibrium frameworks alongside optimization and machine learning approaches for enabling efficient energy storage participation in electricity markets. I will demonstrate that strategic storage participation converges to efficient market outcomes under the existing two-settlement U.S. market design. Building on this foundation, I will examine the energy storage arbitrage problem in detail, framing it within a dynamic programming perspective, and present solution strategies ranging from classical stochastic optimization to decision-focused learning pipelines.

Wednesday, October 1 @12 pm
The rise of right-wing politics in Europe
Lecture
WSU Pullman - Foley Institute

Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Olyvia Christley, assistant professor of political science at WSU. She will discuss the rise and mainstreaming of right-wing parties into governments across Europe.

Wednesday, October 1 @4 pm
WSU Veterinary Extension Webinar Series: The Mastitis Puzzle
Workshop / Seminar
Online - Online

The Mastitis Puzzle: Piecing Together Prevention and Control

Solving the mastitis challenge requires a comprehensive approach. This webinar will guide you through the latest insights on the importance of pathogen identification, diagnostic innovations, and integrated control strategies to protect your herd.

Presented by Luciana B. da Costa, DVM, MSc,…

Thursday, October 2 @10:35 am
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “Microstructure, composition, and property changes on demand through electrochemistry” Presented by Dr. Dan Hooks
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Spark

Microstructure, composition, and property changes on demand through electrochemistry

Presented by Dr. Dan Hooks, Scientist, Los Alamos National Laboratory

Abstract:

Recent discoveries in electrolytes, diagnostics, and pulse/pulse-reverse electrochemistry offer many new tools for electrodeposition and electropolishing. Using…

Thursday, October 2 @12:10 pm
Physics and Astronomy Colloquium — Dr. Artur Widera
Presentation
WSU Pullman - Webster Physical Science Building

The Department of Physics and Astronomy invites you to a colloquium featuring Artur Widera, Professor, Individual Quantum Systems, Rheinland-Pfalzische Technische Univeritat. Dr. Widera’s talk, “Shaping Quantum Matter in Time: Floquet Engineering of Feshbach Resonances” will be held Thursday, October 2, at 12:10pm in Webster B11.

Thursday, October 2 @7:30 pm
FAS: Solstice Wind Quintet
Performance
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

Program:

The Solstice Wind Quintet will perform Summer Music by Samuel Barber, Suite by Gunther Schuller, Postcards from Native America by Charles Shadle, and “Najdorf” by Max Heyck. These works highlight the many musical styles found in the United States over the last 100 years.

Friday, October 3 @4:10 pm
PChem Seminar – Dr. Ivan Popov, WSU Chemistry Assistant Professor
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

Ivan A. Popov received his B.S. and M.S. with honors in chemistry from RUDN University, Russia, Moscow. In 2011, Ivan moved to the United States to pursue his education under the supervision of Prof. Alexander I. Boldyrev at Utah State University, where he obtained his Ph.D. in Theoretical Physical Chemistry. Ivan joined Theoretical Division at Los Alamos National Laboratory in June 2017 as a Director’s Postdoctoral Fellow, and later in February 2018, Ivan was awarded J. R. Oppenheimer Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship. In 2021, Ivan started his independent career as an Assistant Professor at the University of Akron (UA), where he spent three years before joining the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University (WSU). In 2023, Ivan received federal funding from the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) to work in the Transuranic Chemistry Center of Research Excellence (TRUCoRE) to elucidate the electronic structure of actinide compounds in extreme oxidation states and transuranic hydrides. Ivan has also been recognized at the department levels receiving the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences Early Research and Creativity Award at the UA and Meyer Early Career Launch Fellowship at WSU.

Friday, October 3 @4:10 pm
Student Recital: Jordan Slaughter, flute
Performance
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

Program:

Jordan Slaughter, a Junior Flute Performance Major and Elena Panchenko, piano will be performing a recital of works for flute. Slaughter will perform works by Bernhard Romberg, Anna Bon, Ian Clarke, and Otar Taktakishvili. This recital includes a preview performance of Movement III of Bernhard Romberg’s Concerto for…

Friday, October 3 @6:30 pm
North Indian Classical Music and Dance
Performance
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

Anantya: An Evening of North Indian Classical Magic

Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring world of North Indian classical music and dance in a mesmerizing concert that celebrates tradition, rhythm, and artistry. Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring the intricate melodies of the sitar, the dynamic pulse of the tabla,…

Monday, October 6 @11 am
WSU Virtual Career Expo & Technical Fair 2025
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman

We are excited to have you join us at our Virtual Career Expo & Technical Fair this Fall! Connect with employers looking to offer Cougs jobs and internship opportunities!

Monday, October 6 @12 pm
HDR Lunch and Learn
WSU Pullman - Spark

Come learn about HDR Engineering who is consistently ranked among Engineering News-Record Top 500 Design Firms. HDR as over 13,000 employees in 200+ locations around the globe, and projects in 60 countries. HDR specializes in multi-disciplinary teams including engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.

Description: Consistently ranked among Engineering News-Record Top…

Monday, October 6 @3 pm
Fuel Up with Marathon Petroleum
WSU Pullman

Description:  Join Marathon representatives for donuts, cider, coffee, pumpkins, apples (cosmic crisp of course) all the fun fall things and learn about internship and job opportunities.

Map: WSU Pullman Parking Map 25-26 Look for the tent…

Monday, October 6 @3 pm
Skyline Construction Info Session
WSU Pullman - Spark

Skyline Construction is excited to connect with students and share what a career in construction can look like. We’re an employee-owned company with offices in Washington, California, and Illinois, and a people-first
mindset that drives everything we do. Our team has been building award-winning commercial spaces in the Puget Sound area for over 50 years, and we’re always looking for passionate future builders. Stop by to learn more about our projects, company culture,
and internship opportunities—we can’t wait to meet you! Light snacks will be provided.

Monday, October 6 @4:10 pm
Department of Chemistry Seminar – Dr. Rajappa Vaidyanathan
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

Dr. Rajappa Vaidyanathan is a scientific and business leader with 20+ years of diverse experience in CMC aspects of drug development. Vaidy is currently the Head of Chemical Process and Analytical Development at Pfizer Inc, based in Bothell, WA. In this role, he leads the Process Chemistry, Analytical, and Engineering functions tasked with developing synthetic processes and analytical methods for Drug-Linkers (Linker Payloads) used in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs).

Vaidy started his industrial career at Pharmacia in Kalamazoo, MI, and subsequently moved to Pfizer in Groton, CT where he held positions of increasing responsibility, and had the honor of developing commercial processes for multiple new chemical entities that are now commercialized as approved drugs (e.g. Xeljanz, Sutent, Bosulif). Subsequently, Vaidy established and headed the Chemical Development and API Supply group for Bristol-Myers Squibb at Bangalore, India. He assumed additional responsibilities of leading the overall Pharmaceutical Development (CMC) organization at Bristol-Myers Squibb, India, where he gained cross-functional experience in drug development.
He then moved to the Medicines for All Institute (M4All) in Richmond, VA, where he served as the Chief Operating Officer leading the organization tasked with a mission to develop innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable approaches to essential medications for Global Health. After a short stint at M4All, he was recruited by Seagen, Inc, which was ultimately acquired by Pfizer!
He is the recipient of several internal and external awards and honors, including the American Chemical Society’s “Heroes of Chemistry” Award (2015) for his contributions to the development of Xeljanz. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, he served on the editorial board of Organic Process Research and Development and has edited multiple books that chronicle the discovery and development of new drug molecules.
Vaidy earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California at Irvine, and his Master’s degree in Chemistry from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, where he currently holds an Adjunct faculty position.

Monday, October 6 @4:10 pm
CHE 598 Seminar: Enhancing Sustainability and Health Through Synthetic Bioengineering
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE)

SPEAKER: Dr. Bin Cao, Associate Professor, Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, WSU

BIOGRAPHY:

Dr. Bin Cao is an associate professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, Washington State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from the National University…

Monday, October 6 @4:30 pm
Goodfellow Bros. Info Session
WSU Pullman - Spark

Build Your Future with Goodfellow Bros.! Employer Info Session | Hosted by Voiland Career Services Date: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025 Time & Location: 4:30 – 5:30 PM in TBA Looking for a summer internship that gives you a chance to get your boots dirty? How about real project experience in…

Monday, October 6 @5 pm
CAHNRS Career Fair & Networking Night
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Lighty Student Services Building

Don’t miss your chance to connect with motivated students exploring their future career options at our upcoming Career Fair & Networking Night!

Monday, October 6 @5:45 pm
Phillips 66 & PNNL Info Session
WSU Pullman

Explore career and internship opportunities with Phillips 66 and PNNL. Learn about their work, culture, and how to apply.

Tuesday, October 7 @11 am
WSU Career Expo & Technical Fair 2025
Careers / Jobs
WSU Pullman - Beasley Coliseum

We are excited to have you join us! Come meet with employers looking to offer Cougs jobs and internships!

About the In-Person Career Expo:

Tuesday,…

Tuesday, October 7 @12 pm
BP – Early Careers Connect – Engineering
WSU Everett - Online

Curious about what it’s like to work within Engineering at one of the world’s leading energy companies? Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from recent graduates and senior leaders at bp.

Tuesday, October 7 @4 pm
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Info Session
WSU Pullman - Spark

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & IMF is the largest industrial employer in the State of Hawai’i.  With a workforce of over 6,000 civilian and military personnel, we maintain and repair our Pacific Fleet’s ships and nuclear-powered submarines to keep them fit to fight!  For the first time since WWII, Pearl…

Tuesday, October 7 @6 pm
Evening with Industry
WSU Pullman

Join us for the 22nd Annual Evening with Industry, hosted by the Society of Women Engineers at Washington State University. This professional networking event takes place on October 7th from 6:00–9:00 PM in the CUB Senior Ballroom. Students will have the opportunity to connect directly with company representatives in a welcoming…

Tuesday, October 7 @7 pm
Palouse French Film Festival
Film Screening
WSU Pullman

Vingt Dieux / Holy Cow

Tuesday October 7 Directed by Louise Courvoisier Comedy/drama  –   90 min. (2024)

In Jura, 18-year-old Totone spends his carefree days with his friends Jean-Yves and Francis, filled with flirting,…

Wednesday, October 8 @5 pm
Boeing Fireside Chat with VP Craig Bomben
WSU Pullman - Honors Hall

The event is open to all students including the following student groups:

Business Club Council Cougs in Space Palouse Aerospace Society of Women Engineers (SWE) National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Cyber Security Group Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Girls Who Code…

Wednesday, October 8 @6 pm
Lease Crutcher Lewis Info Session
WSU Pullman - Sloan Hall

Lease Crutcher Lewis (Lewis for short) is a commercial general contractor with offices in Seattle and Portland. Locally owned and operated since 1886, Lewis builds a diverse range of unique and challenging projects, which translates to boundless opportunity for professional growth and fulfillment. As an employee-owned…

Thursday, October 9 @10:35 am
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “Understanding physical metallurgy of high-purity Niobium to high-quality factor superconducting radio frequency resonators” Presented by Dr. Shreyas Balachandran
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Spark

Understanding physical metallurgy of high-purity Niobium to high-quality factor superconducting radio frequency resonators.

Presented by Dr. Shreyas Balachandran, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering and Department of Materials Science and Engineering, College of Engineering, FAMU-FSU

Abstract: High purity Niobium (Nb), also known as RRR Nb is…

Thursday, October 9 @12 pm
BP – Early Careers Connect – Digital
WSU Everett - Online

Curious about what it’s like to work within a Digital field at one of the world’s leading energy companies? Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from recent graduates and senior leaders at bp.

Friday, October 10 @4:10 pm
PChem Seminar – Dr. Herman Cho, PNNL
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

Herman Cho is Senior Research Scientist in the Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory where he is the principal investigator of the U.S. DOE Basic Energy Sciences Heavy Element Chemistry program. He has led the development of a radiological magnetic resonance spectroscopy facility at PNNL that has reported multiple first-in-the-world advances in the analysis of highly radioactive materials.

Friday, October 10 @7:30 pm
Fall Choir Concert
Performance
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

Program:

On Friday, October 10, at 7:30pm, the WSU School of Music choral ensembles will present “Hold Fast to Dreams,” a concert exploring the theme of dreams with performances by the WSU Chamber Singers, University Singers, Treble Choir, and Concert Choir. Our choirs will perform works by Carol…

Saturday, October 11 @10 am
Museum Story Hour & Family Friendly Art Activities
Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Saturday, October 11, 2025 Story Hour & Family Friendly Activities 10:00am–12:00pm Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU

Bring the family to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art WSU on the second Saturday of each month (October 2025–June 2026*) for story time and hands-on art activities! Each month…

Monday, October 13 @4:10 pm
Chemistry Departmental Seminar – Kraig Wheeler, PhD
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

Dr. Kraig Wheeler’s research areas: research programs directed at the study of molecular engineered functional materials. Solid-state organic reactions. Design of novel cocrystalline quasiracemic compounds, noncentrosymmetric molecular assemblages and crystal engineering via molecular topology. Chemical reactions in molecular crystals. Construction of predictable molecular frameworks by exploiting strong and weak intermolecular interactions. Nanoporous materials derived from coordination polymer and robust donor-acceptor molecular architectures. Single-crystal X-ray crystallography.

Tuesday, October 14 @12:10 pm
School of Molecular Biosciences Faculty Seminar Series
Online - Biotechnology Life Sciences

“Varying Mechanisms by which Myosin Binding Protein C Variants Cause Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, ” presented by Dr. Sharlene Day, University of Pennsylvania.

Tuesday, October 14 @1:10 pm
CySER Virtual Seminar – How Can Blockchain Enhance Trust in Digital Forensics and Evidence?
Workshop / Seminar
Online - Online

Title: How Can Blockchain Enhance Trust in Digital Forensics and Evidence?

Speaker: Dr. Asma Jodeiri Akbarfam

Abstract: Blockchain technology, with its distributed, transparent, and tamper-evident properties, has become a powerful foundation for securing and verifying data. Among its most transformative applications is the establishment of provenance systems—frameworks that trace data from creation…

Tuesday, October 14 @5:30 pm
The M Factor Documentary
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

Menopause might seem far off, but its impact is closer than you think – affecting your future health, relationships, and the women you know and love right now.

Tuesday, October 14 @7 pm
Palouse French Film Festival
Film Screening
WSU Pullman

Le Comte de Monte-Cristo / The Count of Monte Cristo

French film with English subtitles Directed by Alexandre de La Patellière et Matthieu Delaporte Historical action – 178 min. (2024)

This is the newest adaptation of the 1844 novel of the same name by…

Wednesday, October 15 @5 pm
Professional Engineers & BRPEL Board Pizza Meet & Greet
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

🍕 Pizza, Professionals & People Who Get It! 🍕
Come hang out with the WSU Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors (BRPELS) for a laid-back evening of free pizza, drinks, and real talk with local engineers, surveyors, BRPELS board members & staff, and fellow engineering students.

This is your chance to connect, ask questions, and get insider advice from professionals who’ve been where you are—and made it. Whether you’re curious about licensure, career paths, or just want to meet cool people in the industry, this is the place to be.

Food’s on us—just bring your questions and your appetite!

Wednesday, October 15 @5 pm
Professional Engineers & BRPEL Board Pizza Meet & Greet
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

🍕 Pizza, Professionals & People Who Get It! 🍕 Come hang out with the WSU Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the Board of Registration for Professional Engineers & Land Surveyors (BRPELS) for a laid-back evening of free pizza, drinks, and real talk with local…

Wednesday, October 15 @7:30 pm
WSU Combined Jazz Big Band Concert
Performance
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

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WSU Big Band and Lab Band Featuring special guest Brad Linde Wednesday, October 15, 7:30 Kimbrough Concert Hall

Hailed as “the capital city’s contemporary cool king” (Giovanni Russonello, Capitalbop), Brad Linde is a saxophonist, educator, bandleader, and impresario…

Thursday, October 16 @10 am
ESIC-AGI FA25 Power Seminar Series: When the Grid was “The Grid:” A Short History of Building Our Electric Power Networks
Presentation
WSU Pullman - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Building

Energy Systems Innovation Center (ESIC) & Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) are honored to host Dr. Julie Cohn, University of Houston, who will present When the Grid was “The Grid”: A Short History of Building Our Electric Power Networks

Summary

When North Americans talk about the grid, they are usually referring…

Thursday, October 16 @12 pm
America’s illiberal past and present
Lecture
WSU Pullman - Foley Institute

Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Steven Hahn professor of history at New York University. He will discuss his most recent book, Illiberal America: A History, published in 2024.

Thursday, October 16 @12:10 pm
Physics & Astronomy Colloquium – Dr. Steven Furlanetto
Presentation
WSU Pullman - Webster Physical Science Building

“How Much Do We Understand About Early Galaxy Formation”

The “Cosmic Dawn” of galaxy formation is one of the frontiers of modern astronomy. In the past two years, JWST has provided tantalizing clues about sources in the first several hundred million years of the Universe’s history that challenge our understanding this era, including an apparent overabundance of bright galaxies during the early phases, evidence for strong fluctuations in the star formation rate of sources, and a surprising abundance of accreting supermassive black holes. I will use a simple galaxy formation framework to describe how we can leverage these new observations to learn more abut this crucial era.

Thursday, October 16 @5 pm
Menstruation, Pain, and Reproductive Health – the screening of “Below The Belt”
Film Screening
WSU Pullman - Smith Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE)

Event will include talks by Dr. Kanako Hayashi from the WSU Center for Reproductive Biology on menstruation and endometriosis, and Ashley Wilson, a nurse practitioner at Cougar Health Services. Q & A will follow the screening. Sponsored by the Women’s Center, Cougar Health Services, Health Education, and the Center for Reproductive Biology.

Friday, October 17 @4:10 pm
PChem Seminar – Evelyn Andrade, PhD Student
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

PhD student, Evelyn Andrade, giving a talk about their research update on the speciation and structure of Uranium in molten Halide salts.

Friday, October 17 @4:10 pm
Student Recital: Victoria Stracener, oboe and Georgia Hunter, flute
Performance
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

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Georgia Hunter and Victoria Stracener junior recital. October 17, 2025 at 4:10pm in Bryan Hall Theatre.

Featuring works by Ian Clarke, Anna Bon, Adriana Isabel, Figueroa Manas, Saint Saens, Benjamin Britten, and an original work by Georgia Hunter for Wind Quintet.

Friday, October 17 @7 pm
WSU Planetarium: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Sloan Hall

7pm, Friday, Oct 17 and 5pm Sunday, Oct 19

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This…

Friday, October 17 @7:30 pm
Guest Artist: Dr. Curtis Pavey, piano
Performance
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

Program: (Link will open in a new tab)

Image and Reflection

Guest Artist: Curtis Pavey, piano

Works by Brodack, Ballard and Ravel

Saturday, October 18 @11 am
Vocal Masterclass
Performance
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

A dynamic masterclass for solo voice students with Professor Alisa Toy.

Sunday, October 19 @5 pm
WSU Planetarium: Two Small Pieces of Glass
Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Sloan Hall

7pm, Friday, Oct 17 and 5pm Sunday, Oct 19

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This…

Monday, October 20 @4:10 pm
CHE 598 Seminar: The Effects Of Coverage On The Adsorption Of CO2 On La-Based Perovkites
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Center for Undergraduate Education (CUE)

SPEAKER: Ariel Whitten, Ph.D. Candidate, Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, WSU

BIOGRAPHY:

Ariel Whitten is a Chemical Engineering PhD student in their 5th year at WSU. Ariel is a Belgian American Educational Foundation fellow for 2024-2025 and studied O2 and H2 reactions on Rh tips using a field…

Tuesday, October 21 @7 pm
Palouse French Film Festival
Film Screening
WSU Pullman

L’Histoire de Souleymane / Souleymane’s Story

French film with English subtitles Directed by Boris Lojkine Drama – 93 min. (2024)

In this anguishing character study, a Paris food delivery cyclist and asylum seeker from Guinea named Souleymane (Abou Sangare) is anxiously applying for asylum…

Tuesday, October 21 @7:30 pm
Brazilian Jazz Fest – Main Concert
Performance
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

WSU School of Music Promotes the second year of the Brazilian Jazz Festival!

After a very successful debut with a fully attended concert, Washington State University School of Music announced the second edition of the multinational Brazilian Jazz Festival to the Palouse. Spearheaded by Professor Dr. César Haas, the festival…

Wednesday, October 22 @10 am
ESIC FA25 Power Seminar Series: Distribution System Blackstart and Restoration Using DERs and Dynamically Formed Microgrids
Presentation
WSU Pullman - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Building

Energy Systems Innovation Center hosts Dr. Salish Maharjan, Iowa State University, who will present, Distribution System Blackstart and Restoration Using DERs and Dynamically Formed Microgrids

Overview

Extreme weather events have increasingly caused long-duration outages in distribution systems, highlighting the need for innovative blackstart and restoration strategies. Traditional…

Wednesday, October 22 @5 pm
Business Brainstorm
Pullman, City of - Commons Student Center

Join us for a day of innovative ideas, networking, and creative thinking at our in-person event. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this is the perfect opportunity to collaborate with like-minded individuals and inspire each other by pitching your business idea and giving feedback. Don’t have a business idea? No worries, come and enjoy hearing and meeting others! The pitches are short and informal!

Thursday, October 23 @10:35 am
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Seminar Series, “INVESTIGATIONS OF THERMOACOUSTIC INSTABILITIES WITH CRYOGENIC HYDROGEN” Presented by Matthew Shenton
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Spark

THERMOACOUSTIC INSTABILITIES WITH CRYOGENIC HYDROGEN

Presented by Matthew Shenton, CTO CryoCowboys LLC and PhD Candidate, Mechanical Engineering, Washington State University

 

Abstract:

Energy independence is defined as all energy requirements for an enterprise (farm, business, community) being produced and…

Thursday, October 23 @12 pm
The radical right challenge to liberal democracy
Lecture
WSU Pullman - Foley Institute

Join the Foley Institute as we welcome Matthew McManus, assistant professor of political science at Spelman College. He will discuss the radical right challenge to liberal democracy.

Pizza and soft…

Friday, October 24 @4 pm
OPEN HOUSE: Museum Collection Study Center
Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art

Visit an Open House for the Museum’s Collection Study Center

Join us Friday, October 24th from 4:00 to 6:00 pm for a peek into the university’s permanent collection of art and discover how it fuels curation, teaching, and student experience. View a varied selection of art and media, including works…

Friday, October 24 @4:10 pm
PChem Seminar – Matthew P. Heaney
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

Matthew Heaney, a PhD candidate in Chemistry, will present a Physical Chemistry seminar highlighting recent findings from his research on the thermal expansion behavior of uranium carbides.

Friday, October 24 @4:10 pm
Student Recital: Kendal Clifton, percussion
Performance
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

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“22 Years in The Making”

Joined by members of the WSU Percussion Ensemble and Elena Panchenko, Kendal Clifton will perform lively music in this recital, which fulfills her Bachelor of Music Education degree requirements. She would love to see you there…

Friday, October 24 @7 pm
WSU Planetarium: Distant Worlds: Alien Life?
Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Sloan Hall

7pm, Friday, Oct 24 and 5pm Sunday, Oct 26

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This…

Friday, October 24 @7:30 pm
WSU Vocal Extravaganza
Performance
WSU Pullman - Bryan Hall

Program: Link will open in a new tab.

This year for Family Weekend the Washington State University School of Music will be presenting the 40th Annual Vocal Extravaganza – A Celebration of the Voice.  The programming will consist of selections from the Opera/Musical Theatre ensembles’ upcoming production of “Music…

Saturday, October 25 @9 am
20th Annual Pumpkin Drop
Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Webster Physical Science Building

Join the fun on Saturday, October 25th from 9 – 11AM, at Webster Physical Sciences Building.

Saturday, October 25 @9 pm
Jewett Observatory Public Night
Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Jewett Observatory

A first quarter moon and the planet Saturn start the evening’s viewing . . .

Sunday, October 26 @5 pm
WSU Planetarium: Distant Worlds: Alien Life?
Exhibition
WSU Pullman - Sloan Hall

7pm, Friday, Oct 24 and 5pm Sunday, Oct 26

A docent will point out night sky highlights and upcoming astronomical events. This…

Monday, October 27 All day
Music Major For a Day
Performance
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

BE A MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY!

The Washington State University School of Music would like to invite prospective students and their parents/guardians to its Fall 2025 MUSIC MAJOR FOR A DAY open house. Join us in experiencing a day in the life of a WSU music student. This event…

Monday, October 27 @4:10 pm
CHE 598 Seminar: Catalytic Interfaces In And Out Of Equilibrium
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

This seminar is being hosted by both the Department of Chemistry and the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering

SPEAKER: Dr. Anastassia Alexandrova, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles

BIOGRAPHY:

Anastassia Alexandrova is a Charles W. Clifford Jr. Professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry, and…

Monday, October 27 @4:10 pm
Chemistry Departmental Seminar – Anastassia Alexandrova, PhD
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

Anastassia Alexandrova is a Charles W. Clifford Jr. Professor in Chemistry and Biochemistry, and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering in UCLA. She obtained a B.S./M.S. Diploma with highest honors, from Saratov University, Russia, her Ph.D. in theoretical physical chemistry from Utah State University, and was then a Postdoctoral Associate and an American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellow at Yale University. Anastassia joined the faculty of UCLA and CNSI in 2010. The focus of her laboratory is theory and computation for design and multi-scale modeling of functional materials: dynamic catalytic interfaces, artificial metalloenzymes, molecular qubits and their assemblies, and quantum materials. Anastassia serves as a Senior Editor of the Journal of physical Chemistry (ACS), and a reviewing editor of the Science magazine (AAAS).
She is a recipient of numerous awards, such as NSF CAREER Award, Sloan Fellowship 2013, DARPA Young Faculty Award 2011, Fulbright Fellowship 2016, and ACS WCC Rising Star Award 2016, 2020 ACS Phys Early Career Award in Theoretical Chemistry, 2021 Max Planck-Humboldt medal, 2023 Gold Shield Faculty Prize, as well as UCLA’s Hanson-Dow award for excellence in teaching 2016, Herbert Newby McCoy award for excellence in faculty research 2016, undergraduate research mentorship award 2018, and 2019 distinguished teaching award (the highest honor for teaching given in UCLA).

Tuesday, October 28 @10:30 am
2025 Ensor Lectureship Reception
Reception / Open House
WSU Pullman - Compton Union Building

Join the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering for a reception in the CUB Sr. Ballroom prior to the 2025 Ensor Lectureship.

Postcard: Ensor Lectureship Postcard

Speaker: Jingguang Chen, Ph.D.

Lecture Title: Upgrading CO2 and Biogas to Value-Added Products via Tandem Catalytic Strategies

Lecture Start Time: 12:00 pm…

Tuesday, October 28 @12:30 pm
Proposal Defense – Tyler Dabritz
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

PhD candidate Tyler Dabritz will present his proposal titled Characterization of Volatile Secondary Metabolites in Sphagnum Mosses and Associated Xylaria Endophytes: Implications for Plant-Fungal Symbiosis.

Tuesday, October 28 @1 pm
Preliminary Defense – Kaylie McCracken
Workshop / Seminar
WSU Pullman - Fulmer Hall

Chemistry PhD student Kaylie McCracken will present a talk titled “Enhanced Aqueous Zinc-Redox Batteries Through a Synergistic Approach Utilizing Indium-Tin Oxide and Magnetic Fields.” Her presentation will explore a fundamental approach to electrode material development for use in aqueous Zn-redox batteries paired with magnetic field effects to regulate redox behaviors.

Tuesday, October 28 @1:10 pm
CySER Virtual Seminar – Post-Quantum Cryptography in Practice: From Standards to Systems
Workshop / Seminar
Online - Online

Title: Post-Quantum Cryptography in Practice: From Standards to Systems

Speaker: Dr. Ishaani Priyadarshini

Abstract: Quantum computers have the potential to break many of the encryption methods that protect sensitive data and secure communications today. This poses a long-term risk to systems across banking, healthcare, transportation, energy, and other critical infrastructure. Even data…

Tuesday, October 28 @7 pm
Palouse French Film Festival
Film Screening
WSU Pullman

En Fanfare / The Marching Band

French film with English subtitles Directed by Emmanuel Courcol Comedy/drama  – 104 min. (2024)

Acclaimed conductor Thibaut (Benjamin Lavernhe) has leukemia and needs a bone marrow donor. Learning he was adopted, he finds an older brother (Pierre Lottin),…

Tuesday, October 28 @7:30 pm
Percussion Ensemble Concert
Performance
WSU Pullman - Kimbrough Music Building

Program:

The WSU percussion ensemble returns for their fall program featuring Dr. Fabio Menchetti on piano and senior music major Kendal Clifton on solo xylophone! The program will feature works by David Gillingham, Johanna Beyer, George Hamilton Green, and more!

Wednesday, October 29 @10 am
AGI Power Seminar Series: Where Mathematics Meets the Grid: Modeling the Power Systems of Tomorrow
Presentation
WSU Pullman - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Building

Advanced Grid Institute (AGI) hosts Dr. Jinho Kim, Power Systems Research Engineer, PNNL, who will present Where Mathematics Meets the Grid: Modeling the Power Systems of Tomorrow.

Overview

As the power industry transitions toward inverter-based and renewable generation, modeling has become even more essential. Inverter-based resources (IBRs)…

Wednesday, October 29 @6 pm
Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) Virtual Information Session
Presentation
WSU Global Campus - Online

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,…