WSU Tri-Cities

“My plan was to go for five years and get two degrees — one in accounting and the other in business administration. But plans change.” — Vanessa Moore

Few gifts say Happy Valentine’s Day better than wine and chocolate. But exactly what makes them so desirable, so delicious, has long remained a mystery.

The partnership already has led to more than $1,000 in donations to the WSU Tri-Cities Veterans Center for support and other services.

“Robots and software, sensors and wireless communication are changing the way we grow our food, and offer exciting new ways to solve challenges in sustainability and production.” — Manoj Karkee

The event will feature Tim Hanni, author of “Why You Like the Wines You Like,” who will speak on “Separating Wine Facts from Fancy.”

Bin Yang, an associate professor of biological systems engineering at WSU Tri‑Cities, will serve through the Fulbright program at Aalto University in Finland beginning in August.

WSU Tri‑Cities psychology statistics students recently worked with homeless people at Tri‑City Union Gospel Mission.

Carolina Torres, a horticulturist and WSU alumna, has been named the university’s first Endowed Chair in Tree Fruit Postharvest Systems.

Khot and his team also will look at new organic products like plant extracts and highly refined petroleum oils.

Students will highlight semester course projects, research and art.