By Sue McMurray, Carson College of Business PULLMAN, Wash. – With measles and other diseases once thought eradicated making a comeback in the United States, healthcare websites are on the spot to educate consumers about important health risks. Washington State University researchers say that people may be influenced more by online comments than by credible […]
By Seth Truscott, College of Agricultural, Human & Natural Resource Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Researchers know that adding natural buffers to the farm landscape can stop soil from vanishing. Now a scientist at Washington State University has found that more buffers are better, both for pleasing the eye and slowing erosion.
By Darin Watkins, Murrow College of Communication PULLMAN, Wash. – If you’re having a tough time losing weight, you might consider how powerfully first impressions influence choices. According to a new Washington State University study, initial images of food in advertisements can determine the way we react.
PULLMAN, Wash. – E. Ruth Brands, retired from entomology, died Jan. 11, 2015. She worked at WSU 1975-91.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Bruce B. Manning, retired from animal sciences, died Jan. 24, 2015. He worked at WSU 1962-90.
PULLMAN, Wash. – Eligible Washington State University employees enrolled in a health insurance plan can earn a $125 wellness incentive through the SmartHealth program where they accumulate points by keeping track of activities.
By Jenna Bracken, Waste Management intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University will start tracking waste weights for RecycleMania 2015 on Sunday, Feb. 1. A new aspect of the annual challenge will encourage students and employees to earn points by sharing progress on social media.
PULLMAN, Wash. – The Washington State University soccer program will host camps in June and July for youth players. After making a fourth consecutive NCAA postseason appearance, the Cougars are eager to help train upcoming soccer stars.
By Beverly Makhani, Office of Undergraduate Education PULLMAN, Wash. – Patricia Hunt is an expert on how plastics impact reproductive mechanisms in humans and other animals. She will discuss “Are We Trashing Our Reproductive Health” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in CUE 203 at Washington State University.
By Ethan Nash, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Journalism students will learn and report about challenging environmental topics researched by Ph.D. candidates in a new program at Washington State University. The graduate students will gain exposure for their science and practice explaining it to a general audience.