Department Announcements
Calling all social butterflies! We are excited to announce we are on multiple social media platforms. Stay connected to us on our channels below:
Send in any cool photos, news stories, or upcoming events to Christina Rede at Christina.rede@wsu.edu for our social media channels.
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Congratulations to Emily Wine who successfully passed her MS Final Exam on last Friday.
Seminars and Colloquium
The entomology colloquium on March 5th will be presented by Dr. Jose Monzon, Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, Guatemala City. He will be speaking on “The Genus Chrysina in Guatemala.” This presentation is at 12:10 PM in FSHN 354. The AMS dial number for all sites is 772402.
Dr. Monzon will be giving the 2018 Student Choice Guest Lecture also on March 5th in FSHN T101 from 4:30-5:50 PM and the AMS dial # is 772853. The title for this presentation is: “Insect diversity of Guatemala.”
Everyone is welcome to attend both presentations! For more info on Dr. Monzon’s research go to: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jose_Sierra3.
Upcoming Events
Registration is now open for the Summer 2018 Honey Bee Workshops. Information is available at http://bees.wsu.edu/queen-rearing-and-bee-breeding-workshop/.)
The WSU Office of Emergency Management will be conducting the spring semester test of the WSU Alert system on the Pullman campus Tuesday, March 6 at 11:45 a.m. Faculty, staff and students associated with the Pullman campus who have signed up for emergency notifications will receive text messages, phone calls, emails, and desktop alerts on select computers which will be clearly identified as a test. See the Safety section for complete info about this test.**
My Facilities Notices: Electric Power Shut Down Event Note on March 11, at 4-8 AM
The electric power will be temporarily interrupted in the areas noted. Please assess any critical office or laboratory equipment that may be impacted. Contacts DAVE KIMBREL 335-9309 davek@wsu.edu. Why Event Occurrence: WSU Facilities Services, in conjunction with Avista and an outside consultant, will be installing revised code into the automated power outage response system at East Campus Substation. Beginning at 4:00a.m., the newly installed code will be tested, resulting in intermittent power outages to the affected facilities until 8:00a.m. This event will impact the FSHN Building and greenhouse areas and other areas on this side of Stadium Way.
Two candidates for the Postharvest Systems Endowed Chair faculty position will be interviewing in March. They will be in Wenatchee, IAREC and Pullman during their visit. Below is a synopsis of the candidates with seminar dates and times. Dr. Hannah James will be here March 12-14. Dr. Carolina Torres will be her March 26-28. Find attached the candidate’s detailed schedules, CVs, evaluation forms, and Notice of Vacancy.
Free Movies at the CUB. The Student Entertainment Board’s March free movie offerings are:
Lady Bird March 2-4, The Original Jumanji March 22, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle March 23-25 , and Star Wars: The Last Jedi March 30-April 1. Bring your friends to enjoy some of the best movies and free popcorn! Show times are at 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Sundays. Stay updated on the Facebook event page to learn what awesome giveaway prizes are given to students at every film weekend!
Last chance to Register & Submit Abstracts for the 2nd Annual WSU Plant Science Symposium: Diversity in Agriculture: Faces of Plant Science – Friday, March 30, 2018 – Location: Ensminger Pavillion, WSU PullmanRegistration is free, including light breakfast, lunch, and social mixer
Register & Apply at: http://plantsciencesymposium.wsu.edu/registration/ Industry and international scientists will speak on topics including crop diversity, pest resistance, plant biotechnology, and career migration. Diversity is inherent to plant breeding, not only in the germplasm and environments we study, but also regarding the people, techniques, and ideas.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Regional Approaches to Women’s Leadership in STEMM Conference Saturday, March 3, 2018 9 AM-5 PM, St the WSU Spokane Academic Center. See the attachment for information.
Student nominations closed Monday, February 19. All other nominations close Friday, March 9. Nominations from all WSU campuses are welcome. Award Categories: Student, Student Organization, Faculty, Staff, and Community Organization. Honorees will be recognized during the LEAD Ceremony on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, on the Pullman campus. Learn more about the President’s Awards and the LEAD Ceremony at lead.wsu.edu.
Spring Break is March 12-16, 2018
The CAHNRS 3MT (3 Minute Thesis) is scheduled for Tuesday, March 20. It will take place in the afternoon, exact time TBD, depending upon the number of student entries. We would like for each department to send the information for their 3 top students being considered for the competition (3 PhD, and 3 Master’s level students are permitted).
Spring 2018 Commencement registration opens on March 21, 2018. Commencement is at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 5th at the Beasley Coliseum.
Nominees for the Graduate School Recruitment Scholarship for STEM Disciplines are due on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 to Alanna Ellis (acellis@wsu.edu) in the Academic Programs Office. This is a rare opportunity to acknowledge excellence among the graduate cohort at WSU, and we are well aware that there are many extraordinary graduate students in CAHNRS. See previous newsletters for list of scholarships.
The Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Scholars Program prepares eligible undergraduates for their future doctoral studies. Preparation activities include faculty-mentored research experiences, travel to research conferences, specialized coursework, and academic and career counseling. Applications for the 2018-2019 McNair Cohort are now being accepted. Please visit mcnair.wsu.edu for more information. The application deadline is 11:45 PM on March 23, 2018.
WSU Showcase call for Abstracts – Celebrating How new ideas change THE WORLD: Leverage the power of your ideas by sharing them with WSU colleagues at the 2018 Academic Showcase and GPSA Research Exhibitions. Sharing them with WSU colleagues at the 2018 Academic Showcase and GPSA Research Exhibitions. SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT of up to 250 words and your contact information no later than Monday, January 22. Detailed information about Academic Showcase, the GPSA Research Exhibition, and Abstract Submission Guidelines can be found online. Academic Showcase and the GPSA Research Exhibition are celebrations of original scholarship, research, and creative expression by members of the WSU community and will be held Thursday, March 29, 2018, at WSU Pullman.
Save the date for the 22nd Annual Insect Cinema Cult Classic Film Festival on April 6, 2018 in Todd Hall 276, doors open at 5:30 PM (last film will end around 10:00 PM). More details to come.
Mark your calendars to attend the E. Paul Catts Lecture events the week of April 16, 2018, Our speaker is, Dr. Rufus Isaacs from Michigan State University. The public lecture and dinner will be on April 19th and the Scientific lecture will be on April 20th. More details to come.
CAHNRS Awards Event is on Wednesday April 18, 2018
Spring Semester Finals Week is April 30 through May 4, 2018.
CAHNRS Announcements
Washington State University College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences is hosting a Palouse Region Invasive Species and Exotic Pest Workshop on April 3, 2018 at 9:00 AM at the Ensminger Pavilion. At this workshop, we will be talking about priority pests significant to the region such as feral swine, northern pike, spotted wing drosophila, key weed species, exotic wheat pests and pathogens. The workshop is co-hosted by the Washington Invasive Species Council, and is funded by the US Department of Agriculture. Certified Pesticide Applicators and crop advisors may earn up to 5 Washington or Idaho re-certification credits (pending approval).
Registration: http://bit.ly/2EJBKiI or Registration: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3341950
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1877789158961069/
Flyer: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/documents/palouse-and-panhandle-flyer.pdf and attached.
Questions? Contact Todd Murray tmurray@wsu.edu or Justin Bush.
University Announcements
WSU Printing is offering special pricing for posters for the WSU Showcase on March 29th and SURCA event on April 2, 2018. To get the special 30% pricing just mention the code: SURCA30. For more info see the attached flyer.
Spring 2018 graduating students should plan to attend the Grad Fair on March 21st or 22nd (at 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM both days) at the Lewis Alumni Centre. This is where can confirm your graduate application status, register to walk in commencement, rent your cap and gown, and order any commencement related products for sale. For more complete information go to: https://graduations.wsu.edu/. Faculty members planning to participate in commencement can also order their regalia during this time. Be watchful for messages from our Graduate Center concerning graduation info.
GPSA Research Expo Call for Judges: Nearly three decades ago, the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA) of Washington State University (WSU) hosted the first annual Graduate Student Research Exposition. This competitive event provides an opportunity for graduate and professional students to present diverse, cutting-edge research that takes place at WSU. To make the GPSA Research Exposition a success, we need the expertise of faculty (including emeritus), staff, postdoctoral fellows, and alumni to select those students with exemplary scholarship and research. The GPSA asks for the support of faculty who would like to volunteer their time to help select graduate and professional students of high merit. Presentations will be delivered in poster format and judges are needed for a wide swath of categories including: (1) Medical & Life Sciences, (2) Engineering, Physical Sciences & Environmental Science, (3) Agricultural & Natural Sciences, (4) Social Sciences, (5) Arts, Humanities & Design, and (6) Administrative & Information Sciences. Students who win their sections will be awarded scholarships that total $10,000. Time commitment for judges is approximately four and half hours, spanning from 7:30 a.m. to noon on the day of the event, March 29, 2018. Breakfast and refreshments will be provided. If you are interested in joining the GPSA as a judge for the 2018 Research Exposition, please follow this link to the Judge Participant Form. Please complete this form at your earliest convenience. We will keep the application open until we have enough judges. For additional information on the GPSA Research Exposition, please click here. Please also help the GPSA forward this email to faculty in your department. The GPSA sincerely appreciates the support of you! Thank You,
Jing Sun, Director of Strategic Planning & Scholarship, Graduate & Professional Student Association
Washington State University gpsa.strategic@wsu.edu
APAC’s Spring Professional Development Seminars: The professional development seminars offer a range of training opportunities for WSU staff and faculty. We encourage you to attend.
Please click on the event links below to register.
- March 7 3:30–5:00 PM Individual Problem-Solving: Hurdles and Strategies
Dr. Craig Parks, Assistant Vice Provost, Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President
- March 21 10:30 AM.–12:00 PM Our Responsibility as Career Developer Facilitators
James Bledsoe, Senior Career Coach, Academic Success and Career Center
- May 2 3:30–5:00 PM Proven Keys to Career Building & Recovering from Self Inflicted Wounds, Mike Worthy, Regent, Washington State University
- May 17 TBA Servant Leadership
Robin Blanchard, CEO of Blanchard Consulting LLC
AMS sites will be scheduled. Sponsored by the Office of the President.
Consider joining the WSU Administrative Professional Advisory Council. Applications are accepted through March 14th. APAC provides institutional-level advocacy in support of administrative professional staff by serving as a liaison with WSU Senior Administration. APAC members also communicate matters of interest to APs, solicit feedback from APs, provide professional development opportunities, and help make WSU a great place to work. Please visit apac.wsu.edu and the attached flyer to learn more.
Community Involvement
Outreach Opportunity: The Franklin Elementary Science Fair offers a unique, memorable and educational event for students to talk about their projects to real scientists. This year they have a bumper crop of 4th and 5th graders and are in need of more volunteers to help review projects for the science fair on March 20-22. This is a one hour commitment. The student will make a short presentation, followed by about five minutes of discussion and questions. You will then write a few comments on a card. You will have the opportunity to talk with about 5-6 young scientists. The students and the reviewers both have a good time. If you are able to help review, that would be appreciated. The dates and times when reviewers are needed are:
- Tuesday, March 20, 12:45-1:45 pm
- Wednesday, March 21, 1-2 pm
- Thursday, March 22, 2-3 pm
Please contact Franklin Science Fair chair Anna Rector at annrector@gmail.com if you are able to help.
Meetings: Regional, National, International
Pacific Branch ESA meeting in Reno, NV, June 10-13, 2018.
Entomological Society of America Pacific Branch Annual Meeting is in Vancouver, BC, Nov 11-15, 2018
Safety:
**This test will include the campus outdoor warning sirens, which are designed to warn people on campus to take shelter and seek further information from other WSU Alert resources such as alert.wsu.edu. WSU Pullman will also be testing electronic door locking capabilities with a 15 minute door locking test beginning at 11:45 a.m. This will be a full activation of the lockdown function, and may take some time to fully initiate. Most doors will lock completely, allowing first responder access only. Interior and exterior doors will unlock at noon. Please note- people will not be locked inside buildings and if you need to exit a building, you may still do so at any time. During the test, please consider the actions you might take in a real emergency. During a real event, WSU will activate appropriate components of the system to alert people that they should be Aware of the situation, Assess their individual circumstances, and Act to take appropriate safety precautions. Washington State University places the safety and security of its students, employees, and visitors as its highest priority. WSU has developed the WSU Alert System to disseminate official information via email, text messages, telephone, loudspeakers, Alert Website, and other means to notify the campus population of emergencies or threatening situations. Your consideration, cooperation and patience of students, faculty and staff during the test is greatly appreciated. Information about the March 6 test is available online at https://oem.wsu.edu/resources/semester-test-faqs/. Questions can be directed to the WSU Office of Emergency Management at emergencymanagement@wsu.edu. All WSU students, staff and faculty can subscribe to WSU Alerts. Visit myWSU to register/update your emergency contact information. See alert.wsu.edu for more information.
Employment Opportunities
- Senior Resource Educator Commercial Horticulture, Cornell Univ, New York State.
- Collection Manager, UNH Insect Collection, Durham, NHS
- Agronomist/Biologist/Entomologist/Horticulturist/Plant Pathologist, US Federal Gov., Arlington, VA
- Research Associate-Fixed Term, Dept. of Entomology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
- Research technologist 1 (Insectary Assistant), Penn State Univ., University Park, PA
- Field Scientist, The Dow Chemical Co., Fresno, CA
Neill Public Library is looking for a summer intern to help with STEM events. For more information, email Samantha.croney@wsu.edu.