Labor and Automation Effects on Social Sustainability and Resilience in U.S. Agriculture
2022-09-07 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | East Auditorium, 2710 University Dr, Richland, WA, 99354, United States
The workshop includes speakers from around the country talking about technical innovations in agriculture, the economic impacts of new technology, the social implications of labor-saving technology and more. The public is welcome to attend the first day workshop, pre-registration is optional for in-person attendance and required for online watching.

Presentation by NASA Astronaut Kyla Barron
2022-09-14 15:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Faculty, staff and students who are interested in learning about STEM careers, especially those related to space exploration, engineering, research and education, will appreciate hearing about Kayla Barron’s process of becoming an astronaut and her time (177 days) aboard the International Space Station. Barron is a Richland native and is returning to share her experiences as a Naval officer aboard nuclear submarines and astronaut. With a bachelor’s degree in systems engineering from Annapolis and a master’s degree in nuclear engineering from the University of Cambridge, Kayla can speak to faculty and students about the importance of STEM careers and being open to opportunities.

Graduate Student Fall Meet & Greet
2022-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Collaboration Hall, WA, United States
Come meet your fellow graduate students from all across the Tri-Cities campus and also meet Dr. Judith Morrison, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research & Graduate Programs. Free pizza provided! Please register by emailing Graduate Programs Coordinator Niamh O’Leary at niamh.oleary@wsu.edu. Please register by noon on September 15th.
