The Motivating Innovation and Research Achievement (MIRA) program is available to Honors College students from underrepresented groups who are planning to major in biomedical science and engineering fields.
“Conditions that usually accompany the kind of intense hot and cold weather that strains power grids may also provide greater opportunities to capture solar and wind energy.”
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.
“Flying shortens the lives of bees, and worker honey bees will fly to find flowers whenever the weather is right, regardless of how much honey is already in the hive. Using climate and bee population models, researchers found that increasingly long autumns with good flying weather for bees raises the likelihood of colony collapse in the spring.”
Amit Bandyopadhyay, Boeing Distinguished Professor in Washington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, has been named a fellow of the Materials Research Society (MRS). MRS is the largest materials society in the world.
Getting dementia diagnosed can be a long and difficult process for anyone, but some may face additional challenges based on race or ethnicity and where they live, according to a study led by Washington State University researchers.
Large swings in blood glucose tied to Type 1 diabetes may impact the brain’s ability to quickly process information, according to a study led by scientists at Washington State University and McLean Hospital in Massachusetts. The research also showed that some individuals are more severely impacted by these changes, which includes older people and those with certain health conditions.
Melanie-Angela Neuilly, associate professor of criminology, is among 14 researchers who recently received a Distinguished Scholar Award for 2024 from the Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation.
Getting dementia diagnosed can be a long and difficult process for anyone, but some may face additional challenges based on race or ethnicity and where they live, according to a study led by Washington State University researchers.
Eating more plant-based proteins like beans, soy, nuts, and seeds could be the key to a more sustainable diet, according to a study conducted by nutrition researchers in the College of Medicine
Exposure to several combinations of toxic atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children, a recent analysis suggests.
Exposure to several combinations of toxic atmospheric pollutants may be triggering asthma symptoms among children, a recent analysis suggests.
Washington State University Regents professor Guy Palmer was one of 65 scientists elected to the American Academy of Microbiology’s Class of 2024.
Bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections, a new study demonstrates.
