Public support for environmental spending hinges on White House
In what may seem counterintuitive, the findings of a WSU sociologist show support increases under Republican administrations and declines under Democrats.
Sociology
Renewable energy offers common ground for Democrats, Republicans
Regardless of political standing, age or gender, U.S. voters favor renewable energy, according to research by WSU professor Christine Horne.
Oct. 3-31: Interactive exhibit returns to focus on stereotypes, identity
By McKenna Miller, intern, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – An interactive exhibit about stereotypes and identity, titled “Under the Skin: Dismantling Borders within Borders,” will be hosted by Washington State University’s Center for Mestizo and Indigenous Research and Engagement Oct. 3-31, in Gallery 3 of the Fine Arts Building. A reception will be held […]
Oct. 6: How archaeology aids modern resilience, sustainability
By Beverly Makhani, Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash. – Anthropologist Jeremy A. Sabloff will discuss how archaeology can make a difference in today’s world at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in Todd Hall 276 at Washington State University.
Learning from Muslim countries with many women engineers
By Adriana Aumen, College of Arts & Sciences and Emil Venere, Purdue University PULLMAN, Wash. – A new study co-led by researchers at Washington State University aims to understand why significantly more women study engineering in some predominantly Muslim countries than in the United States.
Through Sept. 17: Faculty art explores geometric tradition
By Debby Stinson, Museum of Art PULLMAN, Wash. – A retrospective of works by retired Washington State University faculty member Chris Watts will run Aug. 22-Sept. 17 at the Museum of Art/WSU. An opening reception at 6 p.m. and artist talk at 7 p.m. will be Thursday, Aug. 25, in the museum gallery. Admission […]
April 8: How elitist vs. egalitarian views affect social judgment
By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – How individuals’ elitist or egalitarian beliefs can affect their behavior and social judgment will be discussed by a research professor from the Sauder School of Business 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, April 8, in Todd Auditorium 116 at Washington State University.
Feb. 8: Child of civil rights to visit kids, teach WSU workshop
By Dustin VandeHoef, College of Education intern PULLMAN, Wash. – You’re never too young to start making a difference. That’s what author and civil rights activist Paula Young Shelton will tell elementary school students – and university students learning to teach them – when she visits Pullman on Monday, Feb. 8.
Jan.25-Feb. 26: Art looks at high-tech and kids
By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – An exhibit showing the impact of technology on daily life through sculptures of children using various devices will run Monday, Jan. 25, through Feb. 26 in the Consolidated Information Center Art Center, Room 102, at Washington State University Tri-Cities.