School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Rapid melatonin test can help astronauts and others easily monitor their biological rhythm

Research funded in part by NASA finds a simple test with a paper strip and smartphone reader could help track sleep, performance in round-the-clock occupations.

Closeup of an astronaut in a spacesuit.

Seeing is believing: WSU tool for visualizing hydrogen fuels Airbus advances

HYPER Lab researchers created a tool for visualizing liquid hydrogen, boosting work with aviation giant Airbus to speed zero-emission flight.

A professor and students look over equipment in a research lab.

Engineering students’ awning project helps disability center

Members of WSU’s student chapter of Engineers in Action recently developed and are now building an awning for Moscow’s Disability Action Center Northwest.

WSU students who worked on an awning design project pose for a group photo