economic development

John Gardner named new VP for development

By Kathy Barnard, University Communications PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University President Elson S. Floyd announced this morning the appointment of John Gardner as new vice president for development and CEO of the WSU Foundation. Gardner will assume his new responsibilities effective July 1.

Snohomish Co. exec named Everett interim chancellor

EVERETT, Wash. – Bob Drewel, an educational and political icon in Snohomish County for the past four decades, will serve as interim chancellor at what will become Washington State University North Puget Sound at Everett. WSU President Elson S. Floyd announced the yearlong appointment today; it becomes effective April 15.

Research expo to focus on commercialization opportunities

SEATTLE – Washington State University will showcase innovative research and discuss opportunities for business and industry leaders to enhance their regional impact and profitability through technology commercialization and product development at a research expo in the Cascade Ballroom at the Westin Seattle on Sept. 26.

Gov. Inslee tours Allen Center, WADDL

Photos by Robert Hubner, WSU Photo Services   PULLMAN, Wash. – Gov. Jay Inslee and members of his executive cabinet visited the Washington State University campus and the Palouse Wind windmill farm near Oakesdale on Monday, July 8. Inslee’s WSU tour focused on the Paul G. Allen Center for Global Animal Health and the Washington […]

NSF grant underwrites CO2 recycling research

    PULLMAN – The National Science Foundation has awarded GoNano Technologies, Inc., a Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) Phase I grant to continue work in carbon dioxide recycling. GoNano is Moscow-based company with strong ties to WSU’S College of Engineering and Architecture.   Norton Grant Norton, CEA associate dean of research and graduate programs, […]

“Universities, Innovation and the Competitiveness of Local Economies”

“Universities, Innovation, and the Competitiveness of Local Economies” Richard K. Lester, Industrial Performance Center, MIT, December 2005 Purpose:  Show how universities can support local economic development through their contributions to local industrial innovation processes. Vigor and dynamism of local economies depends on the ability of local firms to adapt to changing markets and technologies by innovating […]