Animal Science

Long after his passing, Paul Schroeder’s curiosity for the natural world will be seen in the tiny creatures he gave to WSU’s M.T. James Entomological Collection.

Almost a third of the 36 new members of the Washington State Academy of Sciences are from WSU.

Mike Maslanka solves diet-related riddles for exotic and threatened species. He will reflect on some of his career highlights during the Halver Lecture in Comparative Nutrition, 5 p.m. Feb. 27 in Pullman.

Is a hot dog a sandwich? Meat scientist Blake Foraker was asked by WSU’s social media team to weigh in on this long-standing culinary controversy in a new video from University Marketing and Communications.

Nearly a dozen WSU students are traveling more than 1,000 miles this week to spend several hours in a 34‑degree cooler and outside in stockyards examining livestock for their carcass merit.

Stingrays, rhinos, and giraffes are just a few of the exotic creatures Katie Sullivan works with at The Walt Disney Company. She will present about her work in animal nutrition at the annual Halver Lecture at 5 p.m. tomorrow in Pullman.

Meat judging tests students’ ability to evaluate carcasses and cuts of beef, pork, and lamb. WSU’s team won the overall prize at the National Western Stock Show in Denver on Jan. 15.

Recognized for their scientific and technical contributions to the state of Washington and the nation, the new members will be formally inducted at the 15th Annual Members Meeting on Sept. 15.

Emeritus Professor John McNamara was recognized for his 33 years of service as an animal sciences researcher and educator at WSU.

Troy Tollefson will share insights on how research can help exotic animals at the upcoming Halver Lecture in Comparative Nutrition, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, in Todd Hall 116 on the WSU Pullman campus.