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Greetings, everyone!
I hope that you all had a safe and restful break. Winter can be an isolating time, even more so now with COVID-19, and I can certainly understand the different feelings this can create. Given that, it’s important to remember to take stock of ourselves and practice appropriate “self-care” as we launch into 2022. We still have great things to accomplish, and we can’t accomplish them without each and every one of you at or near the top of your game.
I’m sure that for many of us the act of being hopeful, optimistic, and aspirational is challenging after enduring two years of navigating a pandemic, but we have much to look forward to. Things are getting better, and they will continue to improve.
There are still thousands of students interested in becoming engineering and/or applied science professionals, who are making plans to begin academic programs this year, and we are lucky to have the very important role of guiding them in their future careers. That’s incredible when you stop to think about it. We get to be such a positive influence on someone’s life; is there any better way to contribute to the world?
We’re still moving forward with the BoT-approved version of the reorganization plan for UW. For CEAS, the nearest-term activities are merging ECE and COSC departments, and coordinating the move of the Mathematics and Statistics Department into our college (recall they voted to move over a year early). That’s scheduled to be completed by July 1, 2022. For the following year, to be completed by July 1, 2023, the plan is for the departments of Physics & Astronomy, Chemistry, and Geology & Geophysics to move over. Lots of meetings, implementation committees, and so forth on the radar…
I hope you enjoy this newsletter! Furthermore, I wish everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year and I look forward to seeing you all this semester.
Warm regards,
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Welcome to the January "Fast Facts Feature" a quick, fun and funny way for the college to learn a little bit more about each other. |
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STAFF SPOTLIGHT | Tyler Grabner |
Department: Susan McCormack Center for Student Success
Title: Associate Director of Career Services
If you could write a book, what genre would you write it in? Mystery? Thriller? Romance? Historical fiction? Non-fiction?
Definitely a non-fiction book on music theory.
What are you most excited about this year?
I am getting married in North Carolina on June 18th to Andrea Colόn (UWAA Event Coordinator)! I have been looking forward to it for the last 7 years we have been together. We plan on staying in nice yurts and rafting on the river we used to guide on, the Nantahala.
What’s the most embarrassing fashion trend you used to rock?
I used to skateboard in 6th or 7th grade and I hopped on the skinny jean fashion trend. It was a short lived phase.
What piece of advice would you share with your younger self?
Reflect, be mindful, and learn as often as possible.
Which of your teachers is most memorable and why?
One of my chemistry teachers in college. I think his name was Dr. Webster? I have never had such an enthusiastic and helpful professor. His attitude towards the subject was contagious, and to this day I enjoy learning about chemistry related concepts.
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Dept. of Petroleum Engineering Students Awarded AADE Scholarships
Congratulations to Dept. of Petroleum Engineering students (Tristan Johnson, Benjamin Jellicoe, Elaina Soellner) on each of their recent $2,000 scholarship award from AADE Dallas Fort Worth chapter. Way to go!
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WyCS Hub Offers Summer Professional Development Opportunities
Know a K-12 educator or student who is interested in learning more about Computer Science? Visit the WyCS hub today to learn more about the professional development and free camp opportunities during the summer of 2022. Spots fill up quickly!
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UW "I Am A Cowboy" Video Series Is Now Open For Submissions
The UW Institutional Marketing team is looking for submissions for anyone interested in or looking to nominate someone to be potentially featured in the new "I Am A Cowboy" video series. Visit here to submit your name and/or someone you feel would be a great feature.
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Dept. of Petroleum Engineering Students Awarded SPE Scholarships
The Dept. of Petroleum Engineering is pleased to announce the Denver Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) scholarship committee has approved several students (Mike Dai, Elaina Soellner, Marshall Heggenstaller) from the University of Wyoming to receive an award. Awesome job!
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Staff Recognition Day Award Nominations Are Open
Please check out the website for information on all the UW Staff Recognition Day awards. They’ve got something for everyone, from off campus employees, to supervisors, to a team of staff. Nominations close March 11th.
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Assoc. Professor Tahmasebi Receives Best Paper On Elsevier
One of Dept. of Petroleum Engineering Associate Professor Pejman Tahmasebi's recent published papers has been selected as the best paper on Elsevier (Journal of Marine and Pet. Geology). Great job, Pejman!
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Congratulations To "The New, Improved Dr. Bell"
Jennifer Bell, daughter of Dept. of Chemical Engineering Professor David Bell, was awarded her PhD in Soil Science by the University of Saskatchewan. Jennifer claims to be “the new, improved Dr. Bell,” David has stated.
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Tau Beta Pi Award Nominations Now Open
Would you like to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of your colleagues? Nominations are sought for the following awards: Tau Beta Pi Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award; Outstanding Graduate Research and Teaching Award; Outstanding Staff Awards. For more information, check your emails from Steven Barrett.
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Employee Of The Quarter Nominations Open Until March 11
Nominate an amazing classified staff member for Staff Senate’s Employee of the Quarter! Nominations for the first quarter close on March 11th, so check out more information on their website or nominate someone today!
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Dept. of Computer Science Article Makes Cover Story
Loy and Edith Harris Assistant Professor of Computer Science Mike Borowczak's recent article "Computer Science beyond Coding: Partnering to Create Teacher Cybersecurity Microcredentials " was selected as the cover story of Education Sciences.
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CEAS Student Ambassadors Continue To Lend A Helping Hand
CEAS Student Ambassadors Julia Burrow and Joana Olsen were recently photographed while assisting a prospective student at the UW Trustees Scholars Award Interview Day. Way to help out, CEAS Student Ambassadors!
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Spring 2022 Workforce Training Program Offers Open Enrollment
Participants in the Construction Workforce Training Program offered through the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management may enroll in any one or all five training courses. Learn more about the program here.
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CEAS Mourns Passing Of Two Generous Contributors
It is with a heavy heart that the College of Engineering and Applied Science shares the news of the recent passing of Jon Noyes and William Moncreif. Both gentlemen had been generous contributors to the College throughout the years.
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Want to Honor Someone?
The CEAS Awards and Recognition Committee is looking for nominations for our Hall of Fame, Distinguished Engineer/Scientist and Distinguished Service Award. Complete details about award descriptions and nomination forms are available online here.
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Catch Up On Past CEAS Dean's Newsletters
Missed any of the previous CEAS Dean's Newsletters? Discover all of the CEAS Dean's Newsletters here.
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Who Do You Contact For Building Issues?
If you encounter or hear of any building issues please contact CEAS Facilities Manager Steve Salmans at (307) 766-6170 or by email.
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Showcase Saturday
February 12
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CEAS Virtual Information Session
February 16
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Speed Networking Event
February 21
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Engineering & Technology Job Fair
February 22
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Mechanical & Energy Systems Engineering Virtual Information Session
February 23
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Professional Development Corner |
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How to Set Goals When Everything Feels Like a Priority |
Sometimes it can feel like you’re working on everyone's else's to-do list instead of your own. How can you make space for accomplishing the goals that are important to you? Join best-selling business author and consultant Dorie Clark as she shares practical advice on how to prioritize effectively so that you can get meaningful things done. Learn about techniques that you can leverage to get clarity on what to prioritize, as well as how to take action when you find yourself unsure of your next steps. |
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Apply Now For The Lab Design Excellence Awards Program |
The Lab Manager has launched its third annual Lab Design Excellence Awards. The Lab Design Excellence Awards program recognizes and honors the best new and newly renovated lab and R&D facilities across the globe.
The program will be presenting top awards in three categories: Innovation, Safety, and Sustainability. Lab facilities completed and occupied between Jan. 1, 2020 and Jan. 1, 2022 are eligible to enter. You may submit as many different labs as you would like.
The competition guidelines, FAQs and helpful tips for entering, and the official entry form can be found here. Entries are due by March 11, 2022.
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UW Mortar Board Chapter Honors ‘Top Profs’ |
University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel hosted the members of UW’s Cap and Gown Chapter of Mortar Board for the 42nd annual Top Prof dinner to honor the professors each member selected who have positively influenced their lives at UW.
Listed are UW Mortar Board students and their hometowns, along with their CEAS Top Profs and the professors’ disciplines:
Casper -- Jenna Crouse, Karen Wawrousek, Department of Chemical Engineering.
Cheyenne -- Elizabeth Erickson, Erica Belmont, Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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UW Introduces New Student Success Platform |
Access to the multitude of resources at the University of Wyoming now can be found at the fingertips of current students.
UW has introduced the Navigate app, accessible via mobile download or desktop. It will be used for scheduling advising appointments but also offers helpful information about campus events, peer mentoring and weekly academic reminders.
Navigate is EAB’s student success management system, a technology platform for student success in higher education. Navigate can be a tool to bring together students, administrators, advisers, faculty and other staff in a collaborative network to holistically support students across the college journey.
To learn more, keep reading here.
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UW Trustees Approve Launch of School of Computing |
The University of Wyoming’s commitment to raise its performance in computing and technology, both to improve students’ education and better serve the state and nation, has taken a major step forward with the creation of a new School of Computing.
UW’s Board of Trustees voted to authorize the launch of the new academic unit. Reporting to the provost, it initially will be housed in the College of Engineering and Applied Science to accelerate its development. Eventually, the School of Computing will become a separate unit similar to the School of Energy Resources and Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, with its own dean and interdisciplinary connections across the university.
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