Academic Affairs

08 Apr Indonesian Fulbright Scholar studying how to develop diverse, cost-effective biofuels technology at WSU Tri-Cities, PNNL

Posted at 13:01h in Academic Affairs, BSEL, engineering, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Science, Student, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Fulbright scholar Fitria is using her educational experience at Washington State University Tri-Cities and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory to find new and improved ways of creating successful biofuels and bioproducts. Fitria, a Fulbright Scholar studying at WSU Tri-Cities, is researching pretreatment methods...

01 Apr April 10: Radiation effects expert to talk future of radiation protection national council

Posted at 12:16h in Academic Affairs, Research, Science, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Radiation effects expert John Boice will present on the past and future of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements as part of a Herbert M. Parker Lecture series at Washington State University Tri-Cities on April 10. John Boice, director of science...

27 Mar Adjunct education professor inspires love for math, earns regional Crystal Apple Award

Posted at 17:25h in Academic Affairs, Education, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Uncategorized, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – As part of a class at Washington State University Tri-Cities, adjunct education professor Cathie Tate picked up two simple objects: a popsicle stick and a paper clip. She asked the future teachers sitting before her how they would...

22 Mar Professor honored with excellence in teaching award by Entomological Society of America

Posted at 15:23h in Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Science, Wine, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A curiosity for the world and the yearning to know how it works. It is what brought Allan Felsot to the world of science and it is what inspired in him an interest and passion for teaching and academia...

14 Mar House approves Washington wine license plate bill to bolster WSU research

Posted at 15:17h in Academic Affairs, Faculty, Research, Wine, WSUTC News

A bill that would create a Washington Wine specialty license plate and direct funding to support research at WSU Tri-Cities passed off the House Floor Wednesday afternoon with a vote of 86-9. HB 2050 would give Washington drivers the option of purchasing a special license plate featuring...

13 Mar April 17: Washington state wine research seminar to focus on smoke exposure

Posted at 16:41h in Academic Affairs, Faculty, Research, Wine, WSUTC News

Leading smoke exposure scientist will help wineries prepare for future wildfires By Washington State Wine SEATTLE – Wildfires bring devastation to land and property, and in wine growing regions the smoke can affect the quality of the crop. The impact of this smoke exposure is the focus...

05 Mar 3D-printed sensor technology developed by WSU researchers has applications in prosthetics, robotics, more

Posted at 11:28h in Academic Affairs, engineering, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Student, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Engineering researchers at Washington State University Tri-Cities, in partnership with those at the Leibniz Institute for Polymer Research Dresden in Germany, have developed a way to 3D print flexible sensors using nanomaterials and a type of plastic in...

20 Feb Professor sees success in developing high-performance grout for Hanford’s solid secondary waste

Posted at 07:00h in Academic Affairs, engineering, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Student, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – After seeing initial success in developing an ultra high-performance grout to potentially encapsulate solid secondary waste at the Hanford Site, Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is providing a Washington State University Tri-Cities professor and his research team with...

13 Feb Wine and chocolate: WSU researchers investigating the science behind Cupid’s favorite gifts

Posted at 17:12h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Wine, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Few gifts say Happy Valentine’s Day better than wine and chocolate. These time-honored hallmarks of affection are among the most popular and beloved Valentine’s traditions. But exactly what makes them so desirable, so delicious, has long remained a mystery. Now, a pair of...

12 Feb Business alumna finds security with degree after taking one class at a time over 40-year period

Posted at 11:36h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Business, frontpage, profile, Student, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – After taking one class at a time over a 40-year journey, Washington State University Tri-Cities business administration alumna Vanessa Moore said she now has a sense of professional security and knowledge she can utilize throughout the remainder of...