WSU Tri-Cities

Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist Luiz Bertelli will discuss how officials dealt with a radiological incident in Goiânia, Brazil that led to four deaths, as part of a Herbert M. Parker Lecture Series on Oct. 21.

Two new, in‑person, pop‑up study spaces as well as one on‑campus space will provide students with a quiet place to study and access free Wi‑Fi.

Starting Sept. 30, WSU Tri‑Cities will host a series of “Community Classroom” learning opportunities on Zoom that are free and open to the public.

Associate Professor Judy Morrison and Assistant Professor Jonah Firestone have been elected to serve as Association of Science Teacher Education board members.

The grants will support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. To qualify for the program, students must be a first‑generation college student, from an economically disadvantaged background or have a documented disability.

The program runs Aug. 17-21 and will feature a series of pre-recorded and live trainings on topics to prepare students for best academic learning virtually. It is open to all WSU students.

A gift from the Paul Lauzier Foundation is delivering much‑needed space and equipment for hands‑on student learning at the center.

The masks will be utilized by students, faculty and staff to ensure a safe return to operations for in-person learning experiences and services on campus.

A WSU Tri‑Cities researcher received a $100,000 grant to test the lignin-based biofuel, which could replace petroleum-based fuels as well as lead to greater performance and reduced emissions.

Visit Tri‑Cities, the area’s visitor and convention bureau, will incorporate the students’ ideas in its future planning, says Michael Novakovich, the president and chief executive officer.