engineering

WSU Professor talks “Smart Grid” on NSF Panel

PULLMAN – Anjan Bose, Regents Professor of electrical engineering and computer science will take part in a NSF and Popular Mechanics sponsored webcast conference on Thursday, April 10 addressing the challenges and solutions driving the future of infrastructure in the United States.   Moderated by Popular Mechanics editors and webcast by NSF, Bridges to the […]

Day promotes middle school education

VANCOUVER – Southwest Washington Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement will host its fourth annual MESA Day event, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 at Clark College. More than 140 middle school students from three school districts will have the opportunity to showcase design, problem solving, mathematical and communication skills on a competitive basis. Schools […]

International research star joins WSU

RICHLAND – An internationally recognized microbiologist is joining WSU as the director of the Center for Bioproducts and Bioenergy and as the Battelle Distinguished Professor, based at WSU Tri-Cities. Birgitte Ahring signed the offer letter this week at her home in Denmark, agreeing to lead WSU’s interdisciplinary center that will focus research and academic programming […]

Engineering students to host Employment Expo

PULLMAN – The WSU IEEE Student Chapter will host E4, an employment exposition with representatives from 30+ companies Tuesday Feb. 12 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the halls of the Engineering Technology and Research Laboratories (ETRL) building.  The event will provide recruiters with the opportunity to connect with electrical engineering and computer science […]

Chancellor’s seminars highlight global change

WSU Vancouver is launching a new lunchtime presentation titled the Chancellor’s Seminar Series, running 12-1:30 p.m. Fridays March 7,  April 4, and May 16 in the Firstenburg Student Commons. Ticket price for each seminar is $30 per person, including lunch and parking, or $80 all three seminars. For more information and to register, go ONLINE […]

Engineering and Architecture Career Fair brings record number of companies

A record number of companies will be recruiting future employees at this year’s College of Engineering and Architecture Technical Career Fair at Washington State University, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 in the Beasley Performing Arts Coliseum. Representatives from more than 130 high-technology companies will be attending the fair, including many from throughout […]

LASER science award goes to WSU professor

SEATTLE – John “Skip” Paznokas, director at the Science Math Engineering Education Center (SMEEC) at Washington State University is one of five in Washington state receiving the 2006/2007 Science Education Advocate award from Washington State LASER (Washington State Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform), with support from The Boeing Company. Paznokas also serves as […]

Graduating engineers showcase projects

Vancouver- The School of Engineering and Computer Science at Washington State University Vancouver will present a display of seven capstone projects from graduating seniors, 3:30 to 6 p.m., April 23. The event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by local companies in Southwest Washington, each project will be presented and defended by the senior […]

Dr. Pizhong Qiao named Fellow by ASCE

Pizhong Qiao, Ph.D., P.E., SECB, a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Washington State University was recently elevated to the membership level of “Fellow” within the society.  The Fellow designation is considered one of the most esteemed honors that civil engineers can receive […]