Voiland College Magazine, February 2021 | View in Browser

February 2021 Looking ahead with hope From Dean Rezac: I’m thankful for the strength, perseverance, and resilience of our students, faculty, and staff during this past difficult year. We have not only survived but, in some regards, thrived. Optimizing vaccinations WSU researchers developed an algorithm to optimize vaccine distribution in a simulated epidemic network. Eye-track testing rig A student team developed a testing rig that could alleviate some of the challenges in matching eye-tracking technology to patients. Using origami for space fueling Researchers used the ancient Japanese art of paper folding to possibly solve a key challenge for space travel—storing and moving fuel to rocket engines. New courses on sustainable building and entrepreneurship Buildings are large contributors to the carbon emissions that are changing the world’s climate, so who better to address the climate challenge than architects and designers. Advanced degree opportunities Voiland College has launched one-year, non-thesis master’s degree programs in engineering and computer science. Electron-producing bugs power wastewater treatment Researchers developed sustainable wastewater treatment using electron-producing microbial communities to clean the water. AWARDS Congratulations to Voiland College faculty and students for recent successes: Dan “Annie” Du Highly Cited Researcher Biresh Kumar Joardar Computing Innovation Fellowship Yuehe Lin Highly Cited Researcher Dingwen Tao Early Career Research Award for Excellence in HPC Learn how you can support the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

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