Academic Affairs

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

Posted at 11:28h in Academic Affairs, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, 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, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, 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...

05 Feb Point to Success brunch benefiting Carson College of Business moved to March 30

Posted at 10:29h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Business, Faculty, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – After getting rescheduled due to weather, the Point to Success brunch benefitting the Carson College of Business will now take place at 10 a.m. on March 30 at Anthony’s at Columbia Point in Richland. Tickets to the event purchased prior to the event...

08 Jan Feb. 9: Enjoy brunch at Anthony’s and support business education

Posted at 10:25h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Business, Faculty, Staff

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Join Washington State University Tri-Cities for an exceptional brunch on Feb. 9 at Anthony’s at Columbia Point in Richland and proceeds will support business education through WSU Tri-Cities’ Carson College of Business. Point to Success Brunch at Anthony’s at...

07 Jan WSU Tri-Cities prof receives Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award

Posted at 09:12h in Academic Affairs, BSEL, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities Bin Yang, an associate professor of biological systems engineering at Washington State University Tri-Cities, has been selected for the Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award — the most prestigious appointment in the Fulbright Scholar Program. Fulbright currently awards approximately 8,000 grants annually. Of those, 40...

19 Dec WSU Tri-Cities students explore homelessness at Tri-City Union Gospel Mission

Posted at 10:39h in Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Psychology, Research, Student, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Eyes were opened and hearts touched as students in a Washington State University Tri-Cities psychology statistics course recently worked with homeless people at Tri-City Union Gospel Mission. A student in a WSU Tri-Cities psychology statistics course volunteers her time...

05 Dec Running start to first in family in college: Using own experiences to inspire as future educator

Posted at 16:07h in Academic Affairs, College of Education, frontpage, profile, Student, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Student Maria Fernanda Vargas discovered her future career almost by accident after attending Washington State University Tri-Cities while still in high school. Maria Fernanda Vargas (center) celebrates while playing a game as part of a World Fair offered by...

04 Dec Dec. 11, 13: Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition to highlight student research, projects

Posted at 12:47h in Academic Affairs, College of Arts and Sciences, Faculty, Psychology, Research, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Science, Student, Wine, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Students will highlight semester course projects, research and art as part of the fall Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition on Dec. 11 and 13 at Washington State University Tri-Cities. A student presents at the WSU Tri-CIties Undergraduate Research...