Interdisciplinary/Multi-disciplinary Teams As funding agencies increasingly emphasize large multi-disciplinary programs to address global challenges, WSU seeks to identify new and existing centers that will focus on creative solutions. To support this initiative, the Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships (ORAP) invites multi-disciplinary faculty teams to submit planning grant applications. The teams will compete for $50,000 […]
The Office of Research will host the third annual Research Week October 21-25. Research Week is dedicated to celebrating achievements, building partnerships, and pursuing new opportunities for research at WSU. This year, featured events include a keynote address by Dmitri Petrov, professor of biology at Stanford University, the grand opening of the Center for Arts […]
The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center’s next Spring Skills-Building Webinar is coming up on Tuesday, May 7th at 11:00 AM (PT). Register now for “Knowledge to Action: The Role of Social Drivers in the Recovery of Bull Trout in a Changing Climate.” In this webinar, Dr. Jason Dunham from the U.S. Geological Survey will discuss his experience working at regional and […]
Thursday, March 28, 2019 1:30-2:30 PACCAR 202 “Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Sciences – Opportunities at the National Science Foundation”. A reception will follow. Hampton is also a professor in WSU’s School of the Environment. She was tapped to serve as the DEB division director in May 2018. Prior to her NSF appointment, Hampton served as […]
Wednesday, March 20 4:00-5:00 pm, University of Idaho Teaching and Learning Center room 122 Enjoy an opportunity to hear what makes a good story for science journalists. Learn how current events influence science journalism and join in a discussion about the challenges and opportunities for science in the media. Meet and greet starts at 3:30 […]
April 3, 2019 8:30 am – 12:30 pm ATLAS Workbase, 500 Mercer ST, Seattle WA. Join us for a lively half-day workshop, with plenty of research-grounded insight and hands-on practice in science communication! We’ll begin with an introduction to the Message Box, a owerful tool for sorting your thoughts into messages that are clear and […]
Software Carpentry introduces essential skills for research computing, which can be used throughout researchers’ careers. This is a two-day workshop on April 8 + 9 that is open to grad students, staff, faculty, and researchers alike. No prior computing experience is required. Cost for participation is $25. We will cover an introduction to the Unix […]
“Tapping the tensions between the science and politics of climate change.” 3:10pm, Feb 27 Vancouver (VECS 125), Pullman (PACCAR 202), Tri-Cities (Floyd 247) Come participate in a discussion with Drs Berger and Stephan on the roles, responsibilities, and differences between policy and science in driving public perceptions about climate change. Climate change poses significant risks […]
A Joint Meeting with Northwest Lichenologists Lewis-Clark State College, Lewiston, ID, March 26-29, 2019. Keynote Address by Brian Atwater – “American and Japanese clues to the 1700 Cascadia Earthquake” Jim O’Connor – “The Bonneville Landslide and Bridge of the Gods–Folklore, Forests, and Floods” Nick Zentner – “Eastern Washington’s Greatest Hits….Geologically” Banquet Presentation by Jack Nisbet, […]
April 16 & 17, 2019 at The Davenport Grand Hotel, Spokane WA. Registration is now open. As with past conferences, over 250 people are expected to attend. Our tradition of offering a unique and innovative bi-state opportunity to share information, network with others and reach out to the public continues. The theme for this year’s […]