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Engineering & Applied Sciences

WSU Tri‑Cities student engineering team creates solar water purifier

$500,000 gift supports first WSU Tri-Cities endowed faculty position in energy sector

Longtime Tri-Citian Bob Ferguson, who served as the first deputy assistant secretary of nuclear programs for the U.S. Department of Energy, made a $500,000 gift to support Washington State University Tri-Cities’ first endowed faculty position in energy and environment.

Professor developing way to turn sewage sludge into energy

Cellulose nanocrystals insulate crops against frost damage

Student engineering team designing low-cost emergency ventilator prototype

WSU Tri-Cities, CBC sign new agreement establishing seamless college pathway

WSU Tri-Cities offering in-state tuition rates to students from Umatilla County, Oregon

WSU Tri-Cities launches new educational K-12 activities website, reading program

Feb. 28: Scientist to talk state of nuclear waste disposal program in America

Female engineering student first in family to attend college

WSU professor develops cleanup strategies for NASA rocket test site

Students experience real-world impacts of research through summer scholars program

Students design prototype for WRPS to determine exact layout of solid waste in Hanford tanks

A team of Washington State University Tri-Cities student mechanical engineers partnered with Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) to design a prototype of an instrument that could one day be implemented to assess the exact location, amount and arrangement of solid radioactive waste in Hanford tanks.

Speeding up science on near-Earth asteroids

Researchers develop viable, environmentally-friendly alternative to Styrofoam

Hands-on experiences lead WSU Tri-Cities graduate to start company helping future engineers achieve dreams

April 30 – May 3: Students present research, course projects during symposium and art exhibition

May 4: WSU Tri-Cities to confer 352 degrees

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

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

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

Engineering student gains worldly cultural perspective through studying abroad in Japan

WSU Tri-Cities prof receives Fulbright Distinguished Chair Award

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

Students use success in recent hackathon as motivation for future in application design, coding

Hands-on, real-world opportunities all part of WSU Tri-Cities engineering student’s journey

Sept. 20: WSU Tri-Cities to host career fair welcoming more than 30 employers

Researchers collaborate with youth for science fair projects, encourage interest in STEM

WSU researchers test nanocrystals to prevent frost damage in tree fruits

Six student research projects presented with Chancellor’s Summer Scholars awards

Research team creating new catalyst to improve efficiency, lower cost of bio jet fuel production

WSU professor lands $500,000 grant to pursue lignin to biofuel conversion

Radiological book collection donated by former professor to WSU Tri-Cities

Engineering, arts create interactive tree sculpture that speaks to realities of plastic waste

May 5: WSU Tri-Cities to confer 403 degrees at commencement

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

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

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

WSU’s Biological Systems Engineering earns top ranking

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

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

Jan. 25: Hanford groundwater monitoring and remediation focus of WSU, DOE lecture

Nov. 30: Turning Hanford radioactive waste into glass focus of DOE presentation

Nov. 8: Hanford Site cleanup focus of presentation by Richland Operations Office deputy manager

Zambian grad student studying solutions to water access, pollution as part of Fulbright at WSU Tri-Cities

Sept. 28: WSU Tri-Cities to host career fair featuring new programming

WSU Tri-Cities engineering and art partner to create robot that interacts with environment

WSU Tri-Cities names five new STEM Scholars

WSU Tri-Cities alumnus using degree to advance world’s largest man-made machine

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities The United States power grid is connected by more than 450,000 miles of high-voltage transmission lines to provide electricity to more than 300 million people. But as the saying goes, with great power, comes great responsibility. With the increase of...

WSU Tri-Cities team earns CleanTech Big Picture prize at UW business competition

By Maegan Murray RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities took home the Wells Fargo “CleanTech” Big Picture prize during the University of Washington’s Business Plan Competition this week. With the award, the team, which includes Libing Zhang, a recent doctoral alumna,...

WSU Tri-Cities students design technology to address challenges in Africa

Technologies to be implemented in Uganda this June RICHLAND, Wash. – Three teams of engineering students at Washington State University Tri-Cities designed technological advancements that will address challenges pertaining to farming, education and agricultural business in rural communities in Uganda. The projects were part of the students’ capstone...

May 6: WSU Tri-Cities to confer 372 at commencement

RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities will confer 372 degrees during its commencement ceremony beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the Toyota Center, 7000 W. Grandridge Blvd. in Kennewick, Wash. Doors open at noon. The event is free to the public and...

May 2-4: WSU Tri-Cities students showcase research, art during symposium

RICHLAND, Wash. – Students will deliver presentations on their research, classroom projects and art noon-1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, May 2-4, as part of the Undergraduate Research Symposium and Art Exhibition at Washington State University Tri-Cities. The public is invited to hear presentations, explore topics, ask questions...

WSU Tri-Cities team advances to ‘sweet 16’ at business competition

RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities whose business plan is to commercialize a WSU-patented jet fuel technology developed by WSU Tri-Cities professor Bin Yang’s lab has advanced to the University of Washington Business Plan Competition’s “sweet 16” round. According to the...

April 27: Radioactive tanks focus of WSU, DOE lecture

RICHLAND, Wash. – WSU Tri-Cities and the U.S. Department of Energy will hold their second lecture as part of a new series on the Hanford Site from 3-4 p.m. Thursday, April 27, in the East Auditorium on campus. This presentation will focus on the Hanford Site’s radioactive...

Engineering team earns 17th at international aero design competition

By Maegan Murray A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities placed 17th recently during the SAE Aero Design Competition in Fort Worth, Texas. The team, composed of senior mechanical engineering students Erik Zepeda, Austin Shaw, Ryan Hagins, Matt Kosmos, Arich Fuher and Jose Espinoza, spent five...

Team takes third at Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University Tri-Cities took third place among 21 teams at the Alaska Airlines Environmental Innovation Challenge’s finals this week for their creation and business model presentation of a technology that converts lignin, a...

March 27: WSU Tri-Cities, DOE hosting new lecture series on Hanford

RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri-Cities is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy to host a new lecture series focusing on the Hanford Site and the DOE’s current and future missions at the site. The kick-off lecture covers the history of Hanford and...

New way to characterize cellulose, advance bioproducts

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University Tri-Cities and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have found a new way to define the molecular structure of cellulose, which could lead to cheaper and more efficient ways to make a variety of...

Student receives rare opportunity to experience history made during LIGO internship

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities Before LIGO announced that it had made its second-ever observance of gravitational waves last year, further proving Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, Daniel Cain was one of the few who already knew. Cain, an engineering student at Washington State University...

WSU Tri-Cities professor finding ways to overcome water-related issues that hit close to African roots

By Maegan Murray Stemming from his background growing up in Ethiopia, Yonas Demissie views water as a commodity more valuable than oil. In the nation of more than 94 million people, just 42 percent have access to clean water in Ethiopia. That is why the...

April 26: Expo shows engineering, computer science projects

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A self-driving fuel-cell car, a prosthetic arm and a solar-powered hot water heater are among the 14 projects that will be showcased during the 2016 Washington State University Tri-Cities Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Expo at...

Doug Hamrick named WSU Tri-Cities distinguished alumnus

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Doug Hamrick, retired chemical disposal project manager, will be honored with Washington State University Tri-Cities’ Distinguished Alumnus of the Year Award in recognition of his service, career achievements and dedication to the promotion of educational excellence. He...