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06 Apr WSU’s Biological Systems Engineering earns top ranking

Posted at 12:04h in Academic Affairs, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, 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, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, 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 Apartments at WSU Tri-Cities now accepting applications, to open Aug. 2018

Posted at 11:33h in frontpage, profile, Student, Uncategorized, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – The apartments currently being constructed on the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus are now taking applications for when they open this fall. The apartments, known as The Brelsford Vineyards, are scheduled to open in August 2018 in time for fall semester at WSU Tri-Cities. For more information and to apply, visit http://tri-cities.dabcomgmt.com/. The apartments, which will...

22 Feb Nursing alum using education to advocate for nursing, patient care across Washington

Posted at 14:43h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, frontpage, Nursing, profile, Student, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Adam Halvorsen knows that providing the best possible patient care is crucial in the health field, which is why he is using his degree in nursing from Washington State University Tri-Cities to advocate for better care for patients...

19 Feb WSU Tri-Cities professor partners with father to develop geography classroom technology

Posted at 15:07h in Academic Affairs, College of Education, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research

By Maegan Murray RICHLAND, Wash. – A Washington State University Tri-Cities education professor has partnered with her father, a software engineer, to develop a fun and hands-on educational tool that will allow students to virtually explore geographic areas, expand their spatial awareness skills and improve overall...

09 Feb WSU Tri-Cities partners with WRPS to develop technologies for Hanford Site

Posted at 08:30h in Computer science, Design, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, School of Engineering & Applied Sciences, Uncategorized, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Two teams at Washington State University Tri-Cities have partnered with Washington River Protection Solutions to procure and program an autonomous vehicle and develop a form of ultra high-performance concrete to help protect workers in radioactive areas at the...

08 Feb Businesses join together to support WSU Tri-Cities Carson College of Business

Posted at 14:28h in Alumni, Business, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Student, Uncategorized, Wine, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray RICHLAND, Wash. – Organizations and private individuals from throughout the Columbia Basin joined together last month to support the future of regional business, but not in the traditional sense. Ryan Leaf speaks as part of the Point to Success Brunch at Anthony’s at Columbia...

07 Feb Food security project aims to increase campus nutrition resources

Posted at 13:35h in frontpage, profile, Research, Staff, Student, WSUTC News

By Jessica Roth, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – WSU Tri-Cities recently launched an initiative to combat the growing need for food availability and improve population health and wellbeing on campus. “For students in particular, we know that academic performance can be affected by not having enough food...