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Disclosure Reminder for WSU Faculty
June 16, 2022
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The federal legislature, sponsors, and other agencies continue to seek more regulation regarding external activity disclosures to the institution and to the funding agency. As a reminder, please continue to […]
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WSU’s IREO goes to Cornell
June 10, 2022
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The Innovation and Research Engagement Office (IREO) presented its Working with Industry 101 training series at the University-Industry Development Partnerships (UIDP) Xurban conference at Cornell University on June 8. Leaders […]
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OC hosts informational session for faculty entrepreneurs
June 10, 2022
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An information session featuring Neal Okarter, investment manager for BASF Venture Capital, was hosted on May 23 for WSU researchers and faculty considering a startup around an innovation. The presentation […]
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Office of Research celebrates the retirement of Geeta Dutta
June 8, 2022
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The Office of Research hosted a retirement reception for Geeta Dutta, assistant vice president of the Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships, on May 13. Chris Keane, vice president for […]
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NIH launches new scientific data sharing website
June 8, 2022
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The National Institutes of Health has announced the availability of a new website on Scientific Data Sharing. Whether you are involved in an NIH-funded project and want to understand which sharing policies […]
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BINGO! Wellness challenge encourages healthy lifestyle
June 8, 2022
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For the second year in a row, the Office of Research joined WSU Spokane in hosting a spring wellness challenge aimed to promote and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle […]
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Considerations for Effective International Scholar Visits
June 8, 2022
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As WSU strengthens its research security programs to meet requirements set forth by State and Federal guidelines, we’d like to share a resource for those of you who are working […]
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Commercialization Gap Fund now accepting applications for 2023
April 27, 2022
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The Office of Commercialization is now accepting applications for the 2023 Commercialization Gap Fund (CGF). The Letter of the Intent, the first of the three submission stages, is due at […]
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Science Pub to feature Genome Editing in Livestock
April 27, 2022
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WSU’s Entrepreneurial Faculty Ambassadors (EFA) will host the next Science Pub on Tuesday, May 10, from 6-7 p.m., at the Paradise Creek Brewery and broadcast online via Zoom. The talk […]
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OR webpage offers resource guide for sponsored projects and contracts
April 27, 2022
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As part of our Office of Research website rebranding efforts, the Offices of Research Support and Operations (ORSO), Office of Research Advancement and Partnerships (ORAP), Office of the Campus Veterinarian, […]
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WSU‑led program named key achievement of U.S.‑India energy partnership
September 17, 2021
The consortium of U.S. and Indian partners aims to bridge the gap between smart grid, storage, and renewable energy research, and facilitate adoption by utilities worldwide.
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Requests open for second Cougar Cage event August 20, 2021
As with the first event, projects can be funded for any dollar amount up to $50,000. Proposals are due by Sept. 15.
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Study to look at health threat from heat, wildfires, and power outages August 6, 2021
Claire Richards of the WSU College of Nursing became interested in the topic after seeing widespread power outages affect family and friends in her home state of California.
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WSU summer undergraduate research featured at virtual symposia July 27, 2021
The mentored research of nearly 60 undergraduates will be featured at three virtual symposia taking place on July 30, Aug. 3, and Aug. 6.
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Committed to a deadly parasite July 22, 2021
WSU’s Susan Noh strives to help farmers and ranchers optimize animal health through her research into tick-borne diseases, in particular bovine anaplasmosis, an infectious blood disease in cattle.
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Real-time stress detection devices could help fight alcohol relapses July 21, 2021
Wearable devices can detect people’s stress, according to new WSU research, opening potential new interventions for people with addictions.
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Helping save apples from sunburn July 7, 2021
A WSU team is developing a system that senses fruit surface temperature and fine-tunes delivery of cool water for evaporative cooling, saving the apples while conserving water and energy.
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New insight into photosynthesis could help grow more resilient plants June 29, 2021
A research team led by WSU has created a computer model to understand how plants store energy in the thylakoid membrane, a key structure for photosynthesis in plant leaves.
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Providing better practice opportunities for heart surgeons June 16, 2021
With support from the Palouse Club, research into development of better, 3‑D printed heart models at WSU could improve how well surgeons can practice before heading into the operating room.
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Young adults’ alcohol use increases when casually dating June 15, 2021
When young adults are more interested in socializing and casually dating, they tend to drink more alcohol, according to a new WSU‑led study.
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