Office of Research releases FY2023 Research Annual Report
Research Annual Report featuring outstanding research conducted at Washington State University.
Research Annual Report featuring outstanding research conducted at Washington State University.
Almost a third of the 36 new members of the Washington State Academy of Sciences are from Washington State University. The ten WSU faculty elected to the WSAS come from […]
After helping identify a tire chemical that is deadly to coho salmon, Washington State University researcher Jen McIntyre is now working to find out more about how widespread the problem is.
In the nation’s third-largest metro area, about 400 residents tracked their moods during a summer when temperatures hit 100 degrees by mid-June. Were they feeling cranky? Acting impulsively? Lashing out verbally? Yes, yes, and yes, according to survey results.
Washington State University’s Knott Dairy Center is working with dairy farmers around the state to learn more about the challenges facing today’s industry and research solutions to those problems. The […]
Blocking a protein known as CDK7 could prevent heart damage associated with a commonly used cancer chemotherapy medication, according to a study led by scientists at Washington State University. Importantly, the researchers also found that inhibiting CDK7 could help enhance the medication’s cancer-killing capability.
Horses crossed the Baltic Sea in ships during the Late Viking Age and were sacrificed for funeral rituals, according to a study led by Cardiff University and Washington State University researchers.
Commencement is over and we are all transitioning from faculty life to summer mode. Summer has always been my time to focus on research by kicking off new programs, attending conferences, and tending to my lab….
A parasitic worm that can infest the brains of moose appears to be playing a role in the decline of the iconic animal in some regions of North America.
My travel allowed me to attend the WSU Tri-Cities graduation ceremony. Since I have many colleagues on this campus, I felt at home and enjoyed the camaraderie among the faculty….
Political conservatives who watched a documentary on Syrian refugees with a virtual reality headset had far more sympathy for the people depicted in the film than those who viewed the same film on a two-dimensional computer screen.
The faculty member who eventually convinced me to pursue a PhD lived just off campus. Every morning, I saw him walking to campus with a paper under his arm and a briefcase in one hand. His office was in a suite with a shared room where faculty would gather for lunch….
Food security and biodiversity are both helped by diversified farming techniques, with little negative impact, according to a new paper that includes research from two WSU professors.
A Washington State University-led research team has been selected to receive a $2.4 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to better prepare the power grid for the changing world of electricity […]
The first cohort of graduates from Washington State University’s Energy Conscious Construction (ECC) certificate program are hoping to use their training to design and build the more efficient and less carbon-polluting homes […]
A new grant through the American Society of Interior Designers will enable Washington State University researchers to study how different types of LED lighting in classrooms affect children with autism […]
Kimberly Christen, associate vice president for Research Advancement and Partnerships, was honored with the 2024 WSU Woman of the Year award, presented during National Women’s History Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of women to the academic and local communities, society, and the lives of women.
Exposure to several combinations of toxic atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children, a recent analysis suggests.
Washington State University researchers have received a National Science Foundation grant to better understand the underlying mechanisms that enable movement in people and animals. The three-year, approximately $900,000 grant will allow […]
WSU Nurses have been assessing mothers, infants, and healthcare providers to enhance care for women with opioid use disorders. The research delves into the challenges faced by pregnant women and new mothers, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive support system.