October 6, 2015

Kruse named inaugural fellow of emission society

By Marissa Mararac, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture

PULLMAN, Wash. – Norbert Kruse has been named an inaugural fellow of the International Field Emission Society (IFES) for his work in the development of catalytic processes for providing sustainable chemical feedstock under environmentally benign conditions using nanotechnology.

The Voiland Distinguished Professor in the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering since 2013, he has been a member of IFES since 1979 and was president 2008-14. He is on the supervisory board of BOSAL Co., a worldwide manufacturer of catalytic converters and exhaust systems, and has served as chairman of the Congress on Catalysis and Automotive Pollution Control.

Kruse has published 170 articles and holds two patents. He has served as editor-in-chief of two journals, Catalysis Letters and Topics in the Catalysis. He holds a Ph.D. from the Technical University of Berlin after research studies at the Fritz-Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society there.

IFES focuses on scientific and developments in high field nanoscience and atom probe tomography.

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Student clubs provide launchpad to the future

Over 40 Voiland College-affiliated clubs invite students to explore their potential as engineers, designers, and scientists beyond the walls of a classroom as well as gain new leadership skills for the workplace.

By Patty Kieburtz, Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

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Faculty tenure and promotions announced

More than 100 WSU faculty members from across the university system who were recently promoted or received tenure are being recognized as part of Showcase 2023.

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By RJ Wolcott, WSU News & Media Relations

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WSU and Heritage University scientists to share research at March 31 symposium

Tomorrow’s Honoring Undergraduate and Graduate Scholars Symposium in Toppenish, Washington represents an ongoing alliance between the two universities while helping graduate students improve their mentoring skills.

By Angela Sams, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences