Connecting communities for health
Join us April 18 at WSU Innovators in Seattle to learn more about how WSU’s work in Africa affects health in North America Attend WSU Innovators to hear from two researchers […]
2016
Stopping the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Advancing the health of communities worldwide For decades, doctors have trusted antibiotic medicines to fight Infectious bacteria, saving lives and restoring health. Lately, though, the drugs often fail. To blame […]
Transforming leadership to achieve equity in education
Building parent participation and shifting administrator mindsets In 2010, 47 percent of children under the age of five belonged to a racial or ethnic minority group[1]. That statistic signifies a […]
Multimillion dollar grant to support nuclear waste cleanup
Research probes how radiation changes nuclear waste over time Safe management of nuclear waste is vital to national security and a primary mission of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). […]
Student research
Innovation spawns entrepreneurial venture Every year, reused and infected hypodermic needles cause 1.3 million deaths. Two 2016 WSU bioengineering graduates developed a cost-effective solution. Emily Willard and Katherine Brandenstein designed […]
Supplying food, energy, and water for future generations
Helping the Columbia Basin withstand climate change In Washington’s Columbia River basin, climate change has diminished snow storage, a significant source of summer water for the region. At the same time, population growth is […]
Promoting an informed and equitable society
Preserving indigenous traditions in digital form A complete picture of U.S. history requires the information held in tribal archives, libraries, and museums (TALMs). While many major libraries and museums now digitize […]
Innovation for Washington’s signature industry
WSU created a brand new apple variety called Cosmic Crisp™, known for its excellent flavor, good texture, and superior storage. Cosmic Crisp™ is a cross between Enterprise and Honeycrisp. More […]
Research worldwide to protect America
Preventing spread of disease in Kenya In Kenya, 42 percent1 of the population falls below the poverty line. Lack of health care among the impoverished increases the risk of hard-to-control […]
First-of-its-kind research capability
Revealing secrets of material behavior at extreme conditions While exposing a sample of silicon to extreme dynamic compression–due to the impact of a nearly 12,000 mph plastic projectile–WSU scientists documented […]