Environmental Studies

Revealing how bacteria, grasses fix nitrogen target of WSU Tri‑Cities researcher 

Reducing synthetic fertilizer use, pollution, farming costs, while freeing up nitrogen, mark possible benefits of research by Sarah Roley, assistant professor with the School of the Environment.

Closeup of Roley outside on WSU Tri-Cities campus.

WSU scientist joins CDC group in battling insect borne diseases

John Stark, Puyallup Research & Extension Center, is working with the CDC to tackle diseases like West Nile Virus, Zika and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever.

Closeup of mosquito biting someone.