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Ask Dr. Universe: Where did the first nerves come from?

April 12, 2018

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Dr. Universe is an illustration of a feline in a lab coat

If we lined up all the nerves a body has, they would stretch for almost 45 miles. WSU neuroscientist Samantha Gizerian helps tackle this kid question about the first ones.

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New clinic improves access to timely care for children with autism spectrum disorder

April 19, 2024

In its first year of operation, WSU’s Autism and Neurodevelopmental Clinic has reduced wait times for eastern Washington children with ASD and their families.

By Elizabeth Chambers, WSU Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Communications and Marketing

Mellon Foundation awards $1.5 million grant to WSU’s Mukurtu platform

April 19, 2024

The grant will help sustain the digital platform that helps Indigenous communities manage and protect their cultural and linguistic heritage, intellectual property, and traditional knowledge.

By Nella Letizia, WSU Libraries

Mary Garcia receives Excellence in Online Teaching Award

April 18, 2024

Garcia, a human development instructor for WSU, will receive $3,000 in faculty development funds and a trophy in recognition of her win.

By Jeff Willadsen, WSU Global Campus

WSU institutes new wildfire smoke policy for employees

April 18, 2024

The emergence of regular wildfire seasons in the Pacific Northwest recently prompted the state of Washington to enact new regulations to protect outdoor workers.

By RJ Wolcott, WSU News & Media Relations

Students design outdoor story walk for Keller schools

April 18, 2024

A group of WSU landscape architecture students is gaining hands‑on experience by designing an outdoor classroom with members of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Indian Reservation.

By Communications staff, Washington State University

Diversity in STEM conference shapes DGRP student’s perspective on research, and career path

April 17, 2024

Shawnee Kasanke was selected to attend the 2023 Society of Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science National Diversity in STEM Conference last fall.

By Karen Hunt, Office of Research

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New clinic improves access to timely care for children with autism spectrum disorder

Mellon Foundation awards $1.5 million grant to WSU’s Mukurtu platform

Mary Garcia receives Excellence in Online Teaching Award

WSU institutes new wildfire smoke policy for employees

Students design outdoor story walk for Keller schools

Diversity in STEM conference shapes DGRP student’s perspective on research, and career path