Beth Anderson (aerospace engineer and Boeing Vice President of Supply Chain) will speak about opportunities in aerospace, especially for women. This event, hosted by the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture, brings in presenters (who are often WSU alumni) to speak about the future of transportation. Anderson’s talk is part of WSU’s week-long celebration of Women in STEM. Verification of attendance available.

3:30-5:00 p.m. in the CUB Senior Ballroom:  The Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (SURCA) features poster presentations by around 250 WSU undergraduates who have participated in mentored research to create new knowledge and understanding.  Come see and hear how WSU students are changing our understanding of the current and future world on topics across all disciplines—and be inspired about what you conducting research could add to your own WSU experience!  5:00-5:45 p.m. in the CUB AUD: See which…

The annual Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (SURCA) features poster presentations by hundreds of WSU undergraduates—across all majors, years, and campuses-- who have participated in mentored research to create original knowledge and understanding in a field. Awards are given to top presenters in eight categories. Come see and hear how WSU students are changing our understanding of the world on topics in all disciplines—and be inspired about what this kind of effort and involvement could add to your…

Bill Kabasenche (Philosophy), Lisette Maddison (Center for Reproductive Biology), and Samantha Noll (Functional Genomics Initiative) on the Technology and Ethics of Gene Editing. Late last year, news broke that a Chinese scientist, He Jiankui, had created the first gene-edited babies using CRISPR technology. This story provoked world-wide concern. What is this technology, and what benefits can it bring? How is it being used in WSU research projects?  And what are the ethical questions and constraints this technology sparks?  This technology…

Reza Safavi (Fine Arts) is the guest presenter.

Former Olympian Mark Fenton is a professor at Tufts University and an educational and motivational speaker who focuses on how alternative transportation leads to a more active lifestyle and healthier life.  In this talk, he will look at the statistical risk factors current college students face and also at the advocacy and professional roles they can play in addressing those problems. Sponsored by the Presidential Sustainable Environment Committee and ASWSU. Verification of attendance available.

Former Olympian Mark Fenton is a professor at Tufts University, and an educational and motivation speaker who focuses on alternative transportation that leads to a more active life style and healthier life. In this talk he will look at the statistical risk factors current college students face but also at the advocacy and professional roles they can play in addressing those problems. Sponsored by the Presidential Sustainable Environment Committee and ASWSU. Verification of attendance available.

Washington State University celebrates those who dedicate themselves to pursue sustainability. The Sustainability Fair is an opportunity for Cougs to meet, interact with, or showcase sustainability partnerships. Vendors, clubs, research, and groups will be present in the fair as resources to learn about sustainable practices. Also, for the very first time, the Green Coug Awards will be presented to Cougs who have been nominated by their peers. These Cougs are individuals who actively try to make an environmental difference on…