WSU Tri-Cities

WSU Tri-Cities Speaker Series - Fariba Alamdari, Ph.D.
2018-11-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
“If I don’t believe in my diversity, why would anyone else?”
In a world in which many are raised to believe that our workplaces are responsible for raising us up, recognizing our value, and promoting us accordingly, we are missing a key step in diversity and inclusion efforts. When we are fully accountable for our successes, when we “own” our value, and express our capabilities, the “system” will advance and support us so we can do the work we are most called to do. If we wait for inclusion to come to us, we may wait a lifetime.
This is Dr. Fariba Alamdari’s truth. It is her life experience, and her results speak for themselves.
“In a world in which many are raised to believe that our
workplaces are responsible for raising us up, recognizing our
value, and promoting us accordingly, we miss a key step in
diversity and inclusion efforts. If we wait for inclusion to come
to us, we may wait a lifetime.”
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CE Seminar Series: Global Climate Change: A solvable but wicked Problem
2018-11-16 12:10 - 13:00 | Floyd 133, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
CE SEMINAR SERIES
Everyone is encouraged to attend!
Friday, November 16th, 2018
12:10 – 1:00 pm | TFLO 133
Dr. Steve Ghan
Climate Scientist,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Global Climate Change:
A Solvable but Wicked Problem
Abstract
Fossil fuels have played a major role in lifting humans out of poverty, but the carbon dioxide
emitted to the atmosphere when fossil fuels are burned is driving global changes in the
climate system that threaten that prosperity. In this seminar, Dr. Ghan will show how the
global changes depend primarily on the total carbon emitted and the time for the changes
to manifest. He will then summarize the various technologies readily available to replace
fossil fuels, and the barriers to adopting them. He will finish with a message of hope,
describing effective and durable political action that can overcome those barriers.
Bio
Steven Ghan was a climate scientist at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory from 1990
to 2018 and PNNL Lab Fellow since 2011, following five years at Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory and receiving his bachelors degree in Atmospheric Sciences from the University
of Washington in 1979 and his doctorate in Meteorology from the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology in 1988. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in representing
aerosol particles and their affects on clouds and climate in global climate models. He has
authored more than 180 publications in scientific journals, is cited in the top 1% of all earth
scientists, and served as an editor of the Journal of Geophysical Research – Atmospheres
from 2007 to 2016 and as Editor-in-Chief from 2012 to 2016. He has contributed to three
climate change assessments by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which in
2008 was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the assessments. He is a Fellow of the American
Geophysical Union.

Nutritional Seminar with Kelly from Provision Nutrition
2018-11-28 12:10 - 13:00 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Campus Recreation is hosting a Nutritional Seminar on Wednesday 11/28 with Kelly from Provision Nutrition. She will be providing some tips for healthy holiday eating. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend, and there will be a Q&A at the end. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be provided by the café.

CE Seminar Series - Evaluating Water Security in Jordan using a multi-agent hydroeconomic model with Dr. Jim Yoon - PNNL
2018-11-30 12:10 - 13:00 | TFLO 133, 2710 Crimson Way, WA, 99354, United States
CE SEMINAR SERIES
Everyone is encouraged to attend!
Friday, November 30th, 2018
12:10 – 1:00 pm | TFLO 133
Dr. Jim Yoon
Water Security and Resilience Scientist,
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)
Evaluating Water Security in Jordan using
a Multi-Agent Hydroeconomic Model
Abstract
Jordan currently faces a water crisis of unprecedented severity, dealing with the combined impacts
of extremely limited water availability, destabilizing regional conflict, and adverse climate change
impacts. We developed a coupled human-natural system multi-agent model for the long-term
evaluation of water security in Jordan, the product of a multi-year international research effort
carried out by an interdisciplinary research team spanning the fields of hydrology, water resources
engineering, political science, geography, and economics. The modular multi-agent model is used
to evaluate interventions for enhancing Jordan’s water security, integrating biophysical modules that
simulate natural and engineered systems with human modules that represent decision-making at both
institutional and consumer levels. The model is run through the end of the 21st century to evaluate
water supply, demand, and institutional interventions over a wide range of plausible climate and
socioeconomic scenarios. Model results paint an alarming outlook of Jordan’s future water security
with nearly 60 percent of the country’s low-income household population experiencing water use
below 40 liters per capita per day. Surface water supplies decrease by over 50 percent relative to
historical conditions and groundwater wellfields near the main urban centers are depleted by over 50
percent. Although climate and socioeconomic change will place extreme stress on the system under
all conditions evaluated, model results also indicate that an aggressive combination of supply and
demand management interventions can substantially reduce Jordan’s water insecurity through the
end of the century.
Bio
Dr. Jim Yoon is a water security and resilience scientist at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. At
PNNL, Jim focuses on the development of novel techniques to simulate water and interconnected
systems, targeting solutions that can enhance critical infrastructure resilience under changing
and adverse conditions. Prior to joining the labs, Jim completed an M.S., Ph.D., and Postdoc at
Stanford University in the Earth System Science Department. His research at Stanford focused on the
development of a multi-agent hydrologic-economic model for evaluation of water security in Jordan
and the Middle East. Jim spearheaded the Jordan Water Project (JWP), an international interdisciplinary
research project supported by a consortium of national science agencies with further assistance from
USAID. Prior to his work at Stanford, Jim spent several years working as a water resources engineer
at MWH Global in Southern California, consulting for municipal clients across the western US. He is
also co-founder of WellDone International, a San Francisco based non-profit organization working to
support clean water and sanitation projects in underserved regions across the developing world. Jim
holds a B.S. in Civil Engineering with an English Literature minor from UCLA.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Interdisciplinary Excellence Built on World-Class Knowledge

Mid-Columbia Libraries Presents - "The Science of Red Wine" with Professor of Enology Dr. Jim Harbertson
2018-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Kennewick Library, 1620 S. Union St. , Kennewick, WA, 99336, United States

The Snow Ball
2018-12-07 19:00 - 22:00 | SUB 120, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Dinner and Dance for students and a guest.

Live25 training and refresher
2019-01-08 09:00 - 10:00 | CIC 101R, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
WSUTC Staff,

Shirley Pruitt and I will be holding a 25Live training session on 1/8/2019 from 9:00-10:00am in CIC 101R. If you want to learn how to submit a room request or just need a quick refresher please plan on attending.

Seating is limited

Provost input and discussion session
2019-01-14 12:00 - 13:00 | CIC 120, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
Students, faculty and staff are invited to provide input regarding the qualifications & characteristics of the next WSU Provost.

The information gathered at these sessions will help build the position profile that will be shared with potential candidates.
For more information on the Provost search, visit provostsearch.wsu.edu.

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About the Provost
The Provost and Executive Vice President at Washington State University serves as the University’s chief academic officer and works closely with the President in providing overall direction and leadership for the institution.
The Provost is responsible for all aspects of the University’s academic mission and leads its efforts in the pursuit of academic excellence. Reporting to the President, the Provost and Executive Vice President is responsible for the formulation and implementation of institutional policies and operations, consulting with vice presidents, chancellors, vice provosts, deans, and university governance.

TRIO Open House
2019-01-16 09:00 - 14:00 | TRIO Office, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, United States
Happy 2019!

TRIO Student Support Services is having an open house next week to celebrate you all and the New Year! Come swing by anytime (bop in, bop out) between 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Grab some food, meet our new staff, hear about our services, and learn about our new programs for the year.

WSU Community Standards Info sessions
2019-01-28 12:00 - 14:00 | Floyd 224, WA, United States

CE Seminar Series - Uncertainty quantification and reduction with conditional Gaussian process models in high dimensional stochastic systems
2019-02-08 11:10 - 12:00 | BSEL 103
Ramakrishna Tipireddy, Ph.D.
Research Scientist in the Physical and Computational Sciences Directorate
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL)

Abstract
This talk will present a brief introduction to uncertainty quantification (UQ) quantification methods for
high dimensional stochastic PDEs and introduce conditional Gaussian process (GP) models for uncertainty
reduction. The PDE coefficient is represented as a log-normal random field, with the corresponding
Gaussian part modeled as a zero-mean Gaussian process (GP) with appropriate covariance function. The
reduction in uncertainty is achieved by conditioning the GP model on observations of the coefficient at a
few spatial locations. The resulting conditional GP model is then discretized using truncated Karhunen-
Lo`eve (KL) expansion and the stochastic solution of the PDE is computed using Monte Carlo and sparsegrid
collocation methods. Finally, uncertainty in the system is further reduced by adaptively selecting
additional observation locations using two active learning criteria. The first criteria minimizes the
variance of the PDE coefficient, while the second criteria employs approximately minimizes the variance
of the solution of the PDE.
Bio
This talk will present a brief introduction to uncertainty quantification (UQ) quantification methods for
high dimensional stochastic PDEs and introduce conditional Gaussian process (GP) models for uncertainty
reduction. The PDE coefficient is represented as a log-normal random field, with the corresponding
Gaussian part modeled as a zero-mean Gaussian process (GP) with appropriate covariance function. The
reduction in uncertainty is achieved by conditioning the GP model on observations of the coefficient at a
few spatial locations. The resulting conditional GP model is then discretized using truncated Karhunen-
Lo`eve (KL) expansion and the stochastic solution of the PDE is computed using Monte Carlo and sparsegrid
collocation methods. Finally, uncertainty in the system is further reduced by adaptively selecting
additional observation locations using two active learning criteria. The first criteria minimizes the
variance of the PDE coefficient, while the second criteria employs approximately minimizes the variance
of the solution of the PDE.
Civil

MME Seminar Series - Vortex-Breakdown and Wall-Separation States in Swirling Flows in Finite-Length Pipes
2019-02-22 12:10 - 13:00 | BSEL 102
Abstract
The dynamics of inviscid-limit, incompressible and axisymmetric swirling flows in finite-length, long circular pipes
with varying geometries is studied through global analysis techniques and numerical simulations. The inlet flow is
described by fixed-in-time profiles of the circumferential and axial velocity together with a fixed azimuthal vorticity,
while the outlet flow is characterized by a state with zero radial velocity. A numerical algorithm based on the upwind
finite-difference method for the evolution of the circulation and azimuthal vorticity together with a Poisson solver for
the solution of the stream function in terms of the azimuthal vorticity is developed. The convergence of computed
results with mesh refinement is demonstrated. Moreover, a mathematical analysis that is based on the Squire-Long
equation (SLE) is formulated to identify steady-state solutions of the problem with special conditions to describe
states with separation zones. These solutions include the base columnar flow state, a decelerated flow along the
centerline, an accelerated flow along the centerline, a vortex-breakdown state and a wall-separation state. The
problem is then reduced to the columnar (axially independent) SLE, with centerline and wall conditions for the
solution of the outlet flow stream function. The numerical simulations realize the various flow states and show
correlation between time-asymptotic states and steady states predicted according to the SLE and the columnar
SLE problems. The simulations also shed light on the stability of the various steady states. Results show that pipe
divergence promotes the appearance of breakdown states at lower inlet swirl levels while pipe contraction delays
the appearance of vortex breakdown to higher swirl levels and promotes formation of wall-separation states. The
influence of various inlet swirling flow profiles on the manifold of steady states in a straight, finite-length pipe and
on flow dynamics is also investigated. Depending on the inlet profiles, flows may first exhibit vortex breakdown while
others wall-separation states.
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National TRIO Day
2019-03-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Floyd Atrium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
In honor of National TRIO Day, TRIO Student Support Services is hosting a celebration event next Wednesday March 6, 2019. Leading up to and at the event we will be collecting non-perishable food items to donate to the WSUTC Cougar Cupboard. In addition, our students have been signing up for local volunteer opportunities such as tutoring support at the Family Learning Center, providing workshops at the Kids Engineering Day at Jeffereson Elementary, and offering mentorship for the Dream It, Be It conference.

Overview of National TRIO Day:

On February 24, 1986, a congressional resolution (H. Con. Res. 278) declared that Saturday, February 28, 1986, should be designated as “National TRIO Day” to commemorate the annual achievements of the Federal TRIO programs in communities across the country.
Every year since then, our community has reserved the fourth Saturday in February as National TRIO Day — an opportunity to focus the nation’s “attention on the needs of disadvantaged young people and adults aspiring to improve their lives if they are to become contributing citizens of the country, and to the talent which will be wasted if that investment is not made.”
For many programs, National TRIO Day has become a tradition as it allows students who benefit from the TRIO programs and to give back to their local communities through acts of service.

Please join us next week, and bring a non-perishable food item, in the Atrium beginning at 11:00 am as TRIO Student Support Services celebrates National TRIO Day. There will be guest speakers from PNNL, activities hosted by our students, and light appetizers.

Campus lecture and discussion - Expert Women Explore The Heavy Burden Of Hanford Cleanup
2019-03-21 17:00 - 20:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Northwest News Network’s Anna King will present her award-winning public radio project Daughters of Hanford at WSU Tri-Cities.
Afterwards, King will moderate a panel discussion with three of those featured expert women. The event starts at 5 p.m., March 21, in WSU Tri-Cities’ East Auditorium.
“These women have intense experiences, great depth of knowledge and funny stories to share about Hanford,” says Anna King, who also appears on WSU’s Northwest Public Broadcasting. “Hanford is a heavy burden that we all inherit and these women’s wisdom is invaluable.”
WSU Tri-Cities, WSU WiSTEM and the Women Chemist Committee of the American Chemical Society, Richland Section, are presenting the entertaining program together.
Daughters is oral histories, portraits and personal archives of women who changed the World War II plutonium production site, and women who were changed by it. The evening’s panel discussion will feature three Daughters of Hanford: retired Washington State Ecology geologist Zelma Maine Jackson, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory’s Frannie Smith and retired head of Washington State Ecology’s Hanford program, Jane Hedges.
“Women’s contributions to the Hanford site and the Manhattan Project sites across the country, but especially at Hanford, are unknown,” says Zelma Maine Jackson. “When you think of the nuclear industry you think of men, you never think of women. But more than likely they performed 90 percent of the hard work — the laborious, tedious, number crunching, dictating a letter, making a policy come into effect — it’s always been the mental heavy load carried by women.”
Daughters of Hanford was created in partnership with WSU Tri-Cities, The REACH, and Northwest Public Broadcasting. Daughters is a series, a museum installation and a radio documentary. Daughters was awarded the Washington State Historical Society’s David Douglas award.
“This won’t be a stiff lecture, or a glum chat,” King says about the upcoming event at WSU Tri-Cities. “Bring a young woman or girl and grab a seat for this entertaining evening full of dynamic sound, surprising Northwest stories, poignant moments and laughter.”
Daughters gets its name from nuclear science. “Daughter products” are isotopes formed by radioactive decay of some other isotope. Daughters collaborators include: WSU Tri-Cities’s associate professor of fine arts Doug Gast, Seattle-based photographer Kai-Huei Yau, and newly-minted APM podcast editor Phyllis Fletcher. You can listen to the audio stories and explore the full project and photography at daughtersofhanford.org.

State of the University Address
2019-03-26 15:10 - 16:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
President Schulz highlights the University’s accomplishments of the past 12 months. Q & A and a reception will follow the address.

Academic Excellence Reception
2019-04-04 16:00 - 17:30 | CIC 120, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
The Office of Academic Affairs, along with Chancellor Haynes, will be hosting the Academic Excellence Reception to recognize students who have received academic excellence. This event will be held in conjunction with the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society’s annual induction ceremony. Please mark your calendars to attend these events onThursday, April 4th from 4-5:30 PM in CIC 120. Desserts and coffee will be served.

AVID for Higher Education - Disrupting Deficit Narratives Through Equity-Minded Practice
2019-04-05 08:00 - 15:30 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Disrupting Deficit Narratives
Through Equity-Minded Practice
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY, TRI-CITIES, WA
As a precursor to student engagement, motivation matters. The literature is overrun with deficit thinking about diverse
students, their families, cultures, socioeconomic background, abilities, and communities. Educators frequently lament
about how to motivate students to “care” about their learning. Yet, very few have the opportunity to participate in the
work needed to foster the equity mindedness to disrupt these deficit narratives.
The news illustrates examples where college administrators, faculty, and staff miss the mark on how to cultivate
positive learning environments where all students can thrive. Further, many institutions lack resources needed to
engage and support faculty and staff in proactive preparation to better serve a diverse student body. Research says
that students learn and thrive in environments in which they feel included, heard, and valued.
For more information, see the flyer.

Giving Day
2019-04-10 08:00 - 23:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States

Crimson Fest
2019-04-12 16:00 - 22:00 | Center of Campus, WA, United States
Free event for students, community members and fellow Cougs on WSU Tri-Cities’ campus that includes: Bounce Houses, Laser Tag, Bubble Soccer, A Rock Wall, Arts and Crafts, Food Trucks, an Outdoor Movie and more! All ages welcome!

Evening of Excellence
2019-04-26 18:00 - 20:00 | SUB, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
You’re Invited!

Evening of Excellence 2019!

April 26, 2019 | Student Union Building | 6pm – 8pm

We are excited to recognize the work of our student leaders during our annual recognition banquet.
Please RSVP HERE to enjoy a delicious FREE meal and help congratulate the work of our students.
Space is limited. Deadline to RSVP is Friday, April 19, 2019.
The Evening of Excellence: Annual Student Leadership Awards is free to all attendees and up to one guest.
Our banquet will be held in the Student Union Building on April 26th at 6:00pm.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ian at ian.jamieson@wsu.edu.

Town Hall - Community Partners and Regional Planning
2019-04-29 15:00 - 17:50 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
We invite you to a conversation with local Tri-Cities leaders as they share their outlook and planning efforts for our community. Monday, April 29, 2019 3-5:30 p.m. located in the East Auditorium.
Tentative Agenda
3 – 3:30 p.m. Campus Walking Tour (Optional)
3:30 – 4 p.m. Meet and Greet
4 – 4:40 p.m. Panelist Presentations
4:40 – 5:50 p.m. Question and Answer
The event is free and open to the public. Panelists will include representatives from K-12, higher education, municipal/local government, and business development councils.
If you would like to learn more about WSU Tri-Cities’ strategic planning process, visit tricities.wsu.edu/strategicplanning.

Welcome Back Reception for Faculty and Staff
2019-08-21 09:00 - 11:00 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
Join Chancellor Sandra Haynes for a Welcome Back Reception for Faculty and Staff. The event will include opening remarks by Chancellor Haynes, as well as light refreshments.

People of the Manhattan Project: Building an Atomic City Exhibit Opening
2019-09-05 17:00 - 19:00 | CIC Art Center, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Exhibit opening party for the People of the Manhattan Project Exhibit. Light refreshments will be provided. Come see the exhibit and meet its creators!

Day's Pay Lecture
2019-09-12 15:00 - 16:30 | East Auditorium, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354
On July 23, 1944, Hanford Engineer Works employees each gave a day’s worth of their pay to purchase a B-17 Bomber for the war effort. This bomber, named “Day’s Pay”, was used during WWII over the skies of Europe. Descendants of the Day’s Pay crew will be discussing the role of their parents in the war and the impact Hanford’s employees made on the war effort.

Something Extraordinary: A Short History of the Manhattan Project Book Launch
2019-09-13 16:30 - 18:30 | Manhattan Project National Historical Park Hanford Unit Visitors Center,, 2000 Logston Blvd., Richland, WA, 99354, United States
This is a book launch event for Robert L. Ferguson and C Mark Smith’s newest book, “Something Extraordinary: A Short History of the Manhattan Project” at the Manhattan Project National Historical Park Visitors Center on Sept. 13th. A short program will occur with light refreshments and books will be available for sale. You can purchase the book at https://www.amazon.com/Something-Extraordinary-History-Manhattan-Project-ebook/dp/B07VNPCSQZ

Career Fair
2019-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | WSU Tri-Cities, 2710 Crimson Way, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
Check out the annual career fair at WSU Tri-Cities. Registration will be available at https://tricities.wsu.edu/careerdev/events/

WSUTC vs EWU Soccer Game
2019-10-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Falcon Field at Hanford High School, 450 Hanford St, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
WSUTC Men’s Soccer team hosts EWU. Free admission for all!

Fall Education Summit for Teachers & Administrators
2019-10-12 08:30 - 15:30 | CIC 120, 2710 University Dr, Richland, 99354, United States
The Fall Education Summit brings together educators from around our region for professional development sessions in a variety of strands. Our keynote speaker, Erin Jones, will be speaking on “Expanding our vision for the future of all students.” The $15 registration fee includes a light breakfast, full lunch, 6 clock hours, and 3 professional development workshops in addition to the keynote address. The summit is presented in partnership with the event’s sponsor STCU.

WSUTC vs Gonzaga Soccer Game
2019-10-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Falcon Field at Hanford High School, 450 Hanford St, Richland, WA, 99352, United States
Men’s Soccer game hosts Gonzaga in our last home game of the regular season. Free admission for all!

Experience WSU Tri-Cities: Preview Day
2019-11-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Student Union Building
Join us for Preview Day on Saturday, Nov. 9 and experience the atmosphere and energy of WSU Tri-Cities. During this visit, you’ll get the chance to attend academic program sessions, engage with faculty and students, and explore campus all in one morning.
Attending a preview day is the perfect way to experience the unique atmosphere and energy of WSU Tri-Cities. During the visit, you will learn about life on campus and all the services available to students. You will meet with faculty and get a sense of our unique learning environment. If you need help with your application, the Admissions staff will answer your questions, and the Student Ambassadors will take you on a campus tour.

Register Now!
