Academic Affairs

25 Apr May 1-3: WSU Tri-Cities undergrad symposium highlights research, course projects

Posted at 10:43h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Art, Business, Computer science, Design, Education, engineering, Psychology, Research, Science, Student, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Students will present on a range of research and course projects as part of the Washington State University Tri-Cities Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition, noon-1 p.m. May 1-3 in the Consolidated Information Center on campus. Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition “We invite...

20 Apr April 24-25: WSU Tri-Cities Parker Lectures focuses on Hanford radiation, chemicals

Posted at 14:59h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, engineering, Research, Science, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Inhalation toxicology expert Roger O. McClellan will speak about the radiation and chemicals used at the Hanford Site, as part of the Herbert M. Parker lecture series on April 24-25 at Washington State University Tri-Cities. In addition, McClellan will address how science has...

17 Apr April 20: WSU Tri-Cities to honor 12 in 2018 Women of Distinction class

Posted at 09:13h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Student, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will honor 12 individuals as part of its 2018 Women of Distinction class during a gallery exhibition opening and reception at 4 p.m. on April 20 in the Consolidated Information Center Art Gallery on campus. The WSU Tri-Cities Women...

11 Apr April 18: WSU Tri-Cities, DOE lecture to explore preparation for natural hazards at Hanford Site

Posted at 16:48h in Academic Affairs, engineering, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities continues its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy to offer the next Hanford lecture focusing on the impact of and preparation for natural phenomena hazards on the Hanford Site at 3:30 p.m. April 18 in the East...

06 Apr WSU’s Biological Systems Engineering earns top ranking

Posted at 12:04h in Academic Affairs, engineering, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Science, Student, WSUTC News

They’re piloting drones over Washington vineyards, turning wood waste into jet fuel, and deploying thermal cameras to breed crops that resist drought. Their ideas launch businesses, transform agriculture and help feed a growing planet. Students and faculty in Biological Systems Engineering, ranked among the best in...

03 Apr WSU, PNNL strengthen research ties to shape the future – together

Posted at 14:54h in Academic Affairs, engineering, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Science, Student, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Embracing the ‘power of partnerships,’ the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Washington State University today announced the formation of the WSU-PNNL Institutes — a collection of three joint institutes that will advance science and technology in nuclear science and technology, advanced...

30 Mar Professor aims to pinpoint crucial components of evolutionary success by analyzing fish skull development

Posted at 09:33h in Academic Affairs, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Science, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A Washington State University Tri-Cities professor aims to pinpoint underpinnings of evolutionary success by analyzing the skull morphology of a handful of fish species. Jim Cooper, WSU Tri-Cities assistant professor of biological sciences, recently received a $250,000 National Science...

21 Mar The other side of the atomic bomb – retired Japanese teacher shares survival story

Posted at 08:00h in Academic Affairs, frontpage, profile, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – The design and construction of the world’s first large-scale nuclear reactor at Hanford is often regarded as one of the largest technological accomplishments in recent years. It led led to a multitude of scientific advancements, from the invention of...

06 Mar April 14: Crimson Food and Wine Classic at Hamilton Cellars to benefit hospitality, wine business management programs

Posted at 11:43h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Business, Faculty, Student, Wine, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – Join Washington State University Tri-Cities for a social evening of exquisite wine and food on April 14 as part of the Crimson Food and Wine Classic at Hamilton Cellars and proceeds will go to the university’s hospitality business management and wine business...

05 Mar WSU student-made wines released March 28

Posted at 09:37h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, Faculty, Research, Student, Wine, WSUTC News

Richland, Wash. – Anthony’s Restaurants will host the WSU Blended Learning Spring Release Party at Budd’s Broiler at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28. The public is invited to attend. WSU viticulture and enology student Melanie Ford pours a glass of wine during last year’s Blended Learning...