PULLMAN, Wash.—Four months after receiving top awards from their local organization, Washington State University academic advisors Ruth Ryan, Patrick Carter, Shanna Pumphrey, and Alicia Peterson have received recognition for their outstanding work from the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA).
International Development Club hosts IAAS-USA National Summit
SEATTLE, Wash. – Focusing on sustainability, Washington State University’s International Development Club (IDC) last week hosted the National Summit meeting of the International Association of Students in Agriculture and Related Sciences in Seattle.
Luminarium offers visual, color surprise – photos
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- Photos by Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services
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- Photos by Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services
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- Photos by Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services
PULLMAN, Wash. – “Miracoca,” engineered to be one of the largest-domed luminarium ever built, is now open to WSU students, employees and visitors in the Palouse.Continue reading
‘Horsing around’ reduces stress hormones in youth
By Rachel Webber, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – New research from Washington State University reveals how youth who work with horses experience a substantial reduction in stress – and the evidence lies in kids’ saliva.Continue reading
Alumna/employee leads effort to launch free health clinic
By Beverly Makhani, Office of Undergraduate Education
PULLMAN, Wash. – A Washington State University alumna and employee spearheaded the opening of a free health clinic in Pullman this month.Continue reading
New WSU work develops first ‘spitefulness scale’
By Eric Sorensen, WSU science writer
PULLMAN, Wash. – Some of the world’s nastiest behavior grows out of spite, the dark art of hurting an opponent even when it comes at a price to yourself.Continue reading
Rock Doc: FDA considers changes to nutrition labels
By E. Kirsten Peters, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences
PULLMAN, Wash. – While I have been dinking around for months trying to lose five pounds, two of my friends have gotten serious about weight loss. Each of them is down 50 pounds.Continue reading
International team sequences rainbow trout genome
By Eric Sorensen, WSU science writer
PULLMAN, Wash. – Using fish bred at Washington State University, an international team of researchers has mapped the genetic profile of the rainbow trout, a versatile salmonid whose relatively recent genetic history opens a window into how vertebrates evolve.Continue reading
WSU innovation improves drowsy driver detection
By Judith Van Dongen, WSU Spokane
SPOKANE, Wash.—Researchers at Washington State University Spokane have developed a new way to detect when drivers are about to nod off behind the wheel.
WSU pilots effort to help families eat healthy on a budget
PULLMAN, Wash. – Studies show 16.2 million U.S. children live in households that lack the means to get nutritious food on a regular basis. Washington State University Extension 4-H has received $150,000 to engage 2,500 youth and families in 13 counties in the 4-H Food Smart Families program.Continue reading