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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...

24 Jan Partnership with Bombing Range Brewing Company provides support for student veterans

Posted at 18:18h in frontpage, profile, Student, Wine, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – A seemingly unlikely partnership between Washington State University Tri-Cities and a local brewing company has led to a range of support for student veterans. WSU Tri-Cities student veterans pose for a photo with Bombing Range Brewery owners at their...

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, engineering, Faculty, Psychology, Research, 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...

06 Jul Smoke gets in your wine

Posted at 08:18h in Academic Affairs, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Science, Wine, WSUTC News

By Brian Charles Clark, Washington State Magazine As microscopic particles and liquid droplets ooze and eddy through the vineyard, grapes are coated with toxic chemicals. Worse, smoke from forest and range fires manages to get into the plant itself, wreaking havoc with the plant’s internal chemistry. In...

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

Posted at 10:12h in Academic Affairs, Art, Design, engineering, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Science, Student, Wine, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Six student projects were presented with $3,000 as part of the Chancellor’s Summer Scholars program to pursue research in academic fields including environmental and biological sciences, viticulture and enology, mechanical and electrical engineering and fine arts. The Chancellor’s Summer...

21 May 50 shades of Rosé: WSU researcher perfects wine’s distinct colors

Posted at 09:49h in Academic Affairs, Faculty, frontpage, profile, Research, Science, Wine, WSUTC News

By Linda Weiford, WSU News PULLMAN, Wash. – Jim Harbertson sees through rosé colored glasses. WSU wine researcher Jim Harbertson enjoys, admires and carefully weighs the hues, shades and tints of rosé wine. Photo by Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services Finely tuned shades and hues ranging from blush...

07 May May 16 & 17: Wine microbiology focus of Albert Ravenholt lecture series

Posted at 14:14h in Academic Affairs, Research, Science, Wine, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – “The Secret Life of Yeast: Not so Secret Anymore,” presented by Dr. Linda Bisson will be held on May 16, at 2:00 p.m. in the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center in Richland, Wash., and at 1:30 p.m. May 17,...

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...

12 Oct Research experience at WSU Tri-Cities allows Pasco teacher opportunity to learn science behind wine

Posted at 16:15h in Academic Affairs, Alumni, frontpage, Research, Science, Student, Wine, WSUTC News

By Maegan Murray Wine is a $2 billion industry in Washington state, but many students will not be exposed to the science behind the field as a possible career option until they reach college. Thanks to the Partners in Science program, however, one high school teacher...

26 Jun New distilled spirits analysis earns WSU team top honors at world conference

Posted at 16:15h in Academic Affairs, frontpage, Research, Student, Wine, WSUTC News

RICHLAND, Wash. – A team from Washington State University recently took home top honors in the research poster competition at the Worldwide Distilled Spirits Conference in Glasgow, Scotland, for research on a technique typically used to evaluate the characteristics of wine. To determine the characteristics and...

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