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Creating a Bioeconomy in Washington
State
Washington State University is well prepared to play a
leading role in the nation’s efforts to develop
clean and renewable bioenergy resources and technologies.
This report summarizes WSU’s research strengths and
capabilities in four categories: feedstock production,
processing and conversion, product uses and distribution,
and public policy measures to support biomass
development.
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Improving Global Health: Leading-edge
Research to Change the World
Health needs–particularly in developing
nations–are staggering. Preventable diseases kill
tens of millions of people annually. This booklet
highlights WSU’s research efforts in plant
sciences, infectious diseases, and animal health that are
improving human health and ensuring a safe and abundant
food supply for the world.
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Life Science Research in the WSU
System
Researchers at the four campuses that are a part of the
WSU system work together to increase understanding and to
apply research.
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Nanotechnology Research
WSU researchers are recognized nationally for their work
in electronic, photonic, and bionic applications of
nanomaterials. This report offers a sample of new and
potential applications for nanomaterials.
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booklet
Nuclear Science and Radiochemistry
Research
Annually, WSU awards degrees to half of the
nation’s graduates earning doctoral degrees in
radiochemistry. National security, the environment,
electrical power production, and modern medicine are just
a few of the strategic areas that depend on the
fundamental chemistry of radioactive elements.
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booklet
Power Systems Engineering
Research
Researchers in the College of Engineering and
Architecture are working to develop and incorporate new
technologies aimed at improving the efficiency and
reliability of electric power and energy systems.
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