125 years, and Counting
Who could have imagined the bright future that awaited Washingtonians in 1890 when Governor Elisha Peyre Ferry signed legislation creating an agricultural college and science school on a wind-swept hilltop in Pullman, Washington? From those humble beginnings, a dream took root. A dream to increase access to higher education, conduct research to improve lives, and share knowledge with citizens from Anacortes to Walla Walla. Now, over 125 years later, there is much to celebrate about our thriving, statewide enterprise.
125 YEARS, 125 STORIES
Stories of how WSU is revolutionizing our everyday life in Washington and all over the world…
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98. REM sleep vital for young brains
November 2nd, 2016 at 3:02 pmSleep’s final stage key to development A recent study of the role of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in the development of young brains suggests that it makes experiences “stick” in the brain. The discovery was published in Science Advances by Professor […]
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97. Collaborative to study healthy reform impact on disabled
November 1st, 2016 at 2:59 pmInquiry to see if reforms address cost and access disparities faced by people with disabilities Professor of Health Policy and Administration Jae Kennedy is heading up a new initiative to establish the Collaborative on Health Reform and Independent Living, a multi-institutional effort […]
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96. Managing reservoirs for the health of the environment
October 31st, 2016 at 2:58 pmWater bodies produce more methane than landfills Reservoirs dot the Pacific Northwest, providing water for irrigation, fish conservation, hydropower and recreation. Yet these freshwater bodies also contribute to climate change by releasing methane—a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide—into the air. […]
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95. Predicting the Progression of Cancers
October 28th, 2016 at 2:58 pmPharmacy research paves way for genetic tests Physicians may soon have another diagnostic tool to help treat cancer patients, thanks to a new partnership between WSU and a genetic testing company based in India. Under a recently signed licensing agreement, Datar Genetics Ltd. […]
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94. Inspiring Passion
October 5th, 2016 at 4:39 pm“As soon as I could walk, I was out hiking and in nature. I love exploring the world.” The river It all started with a river. There were acres of forest behind her childhood home and nestled amongst the trees was a small […]
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93. Inspiring Perseverance
October 3rd, 2016 at 4:35 pm“What I like about the winemaking process is it’s a completely different contrast of what my past life was. Being in the medical field, there’s not a lot of joy involved with being a paramedic. With winemaking, you come to an event, […]
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92. Why do we feel pain?
October 1st, 2016 at 4:33 pmDear Sara, Pain is unpleasant, but we need it for survival. Just the other day I was out exploring when I stubbed my paw and let out a big meow. My nervous system was doing its job. Part of the reason we […]
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91. How does a car work?
September 30th, 2016 at 4:32 pmDear Jordan, As a cat, car rides can sometimes make me feisty. But as a scientist, it’s fascinating to learn about the mechanics, engineering, and chemistry fueling the cars humans drive every day. First, the gas: Gas is stored in a tank. […]
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90. A win-win for farmers and slowing climate change
September 28th, 2016 at 4:28 pmPULLMAN, Wash. – Climate change is already transforming agriculture in Washington. To help farmers deal with climate change, Bill Pan, a Washington State University professor of crop and soil sciences, is talking to them about ways to both adapt to changes and slow […]
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89. Kuiper Belt – What is it?
September 26th, 2016 at 4:28 pmDear Zaara, You might say the Kuiper Belt is the frozen frontier of our solar system. Out beyond Neptune’s chilly orbit, this saucer-shaped region is home to Pluto, billions of comets, and other icy worlds. “The Kuiper Belt is really the edge […]
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88. Till Tomorrow
September 22nd, 2016 at 4:22 pmAgricultural research shifts to the LONG game As David Huggins looks out across the rolling hills of the R.J. Cook Agronomy Farm at Washington State University in Pullman, his enthusiasm about soil is tempered with a sense of urgency about the future […]
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87. Addressing Food Safety and Preventing Disease
September 6th, 2016 at 1:33 pmWashington State University researchers have developed a portable biosensor that makes it easier to detect harmful bacteria. The research team, led by Yuehe Lin, professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering and the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal […]
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86. Why do bees make hexagons?
September 2nd, 2016 at 1:29 pmDear Aditya, When bees make hexagons in their hives, the six-sided shapes fit together perfectly. In fact, we’ve actually never seen bees make any other shape. That’s what I found out when I visited my friend Sue Cobey, a bee researcher at Washington […]
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85. The Epidemic
August 29th, 2016 at 1:28 pmBy Rebecca Phillips “This program saved my life,” he says as he enters the room. Kris, 37, is in the Spokane Regional Health District methadone clinic where he has come for treatment of heroin addiction since 2008. The intense, dark-haired man speaks […]
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84. Color my worlds
August 19th, 2016 at 1:52 amBy Larry Clark An alumna artist brings out the kids in us Tarah Luke felt like her hands would fall off after completing 120 pages in adult coloring books over five and a half weeks. Luke ’05 didn’t color the pages, though. […]
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