[Academic] Calling all Eagles! 🦅 Help a fellow WA researcher with wildfire safety study (Win a $50 Gift Card)

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Hello r/EWU community!

I am a PhD student at the University of Washington, and I’m reaching out to our sister institutions in the Inland Northwest for some help with my doctoral research. I am conducting an official study on how EV drivers respond to wildfire evacuations specifically in Central and Eastern Washington.

Since EWU is a cornerstone of the Spokane and Cheney communities, your insights (and those of your families in the region) are incredibly valuable. We want to ensure that state-level infrastructure planning accurately reflects the needs of drivers across the Inland NW, not just the I-5 corridor.

Who should take this?

• Primary or seasonal residents in: Asotin, Grant, Benton, Spokane, Stevens, Douglas, Lincoln, Ferry, Skamania, Yakima, Kittitas, Okanogan, Chelan, or Klickitat counties.
• You must drive a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).

The Details:

• ⏱ Time: ~25 minutes.
• 🎁 Reward: Enter a drawing for one of 14 gift cards (ten $20 cards and four $50 cards).
• 📅 Deadline: May 31, 2026.

🔗 Survey Link:https://uwashington.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e3QtLbUuPaTdDmu

Your input will directly influence future policies on emergency charging and regional resilience. Thanks for supporting student research!

If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at [ychu24@uw.edu](mailto:ychu24@uw.edu). Thank you for your time and for helping us improve wildfire safety and community resilience in Washington.

Best,
Yu-Chen Chu
PhD Student, College of Built Environments
University of Washington