WSU Pullman

WSU releases 100th wheat variety

By Sylvia Kantor, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – The release of a new winter wheat variety named “Jasper” honors the legacy of the wheat breeding program at WSU started by William Jasper Spillman in 1894. The first variety developed by the university was released in 1905. Jasper marks the […]

Tablets increase neck strain 3-5 times, says ergonomics study

PULLMAN, Wash. – Strain on neck muscles increases 3-5 times when using tablet computers compared to sitting with the head in a neutral position, according to recent research by Anita Vasavada at Washington State University. The lowest demand on the neck was when the tablet was in a high propped position.

Students win catalysis society awards

By Ethan Nash, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Fanglin Che, Yan Li and Rebecca Baylon, graduate students in the Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering, have received the North American Catalysis Society’s Richard J. Kokes Award.

March 24: Poet to highlight Women’s Recognition, Symposium

By Steve Nakata, Administrative Services PULLMAN, Wash. – American writer, poet and educator Kathleen Flenniken will deliver the keynote address during Washington State University’s Annual Women’s Recognition and Symposium 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in the CUB ballroom. The event also will recognize exemplary women.

April 10: ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ at WSU

By Gail Siegel, WSU Performing Arts PULLMAN, Wash. – Lobotomies and electroshock treatments are weaponized in Dale Wasserman’s play, “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” which will run at Washington State University’s Jones Theatre April 3, 4, 10 and 11. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. nightly with 2 p.m. matinees April 4 and 11.