New technique developed to understand nanoscale biology
WSU researchers are using electrical fields to gain valuable information about biological functions in plants and animals.
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WSU researchers use gold to target, kill cancer cells with less drugs
A promising but little-used type of cancer treatment has been markedly improved by introducing the use of tiny particles of gold and platinum.
Novel 3-D manufacturing builds complex, bio-like materials
By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a unique, 3-D manufacturing method that for the first time rapidly creates and precisely controls a material’s architecture from the nanoscale to centimeters – with results that closely mimic the intricate architecture of natural materials like wood […]
Professor among world’s most highly cited researchers
PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University’s Yuehe Lin is among the top-cited scientific researchers in the world, named by Thomson Reuters among the top 1 percent of those cited in their fields for articles published 2003-13.
Nanostructures researcher Hipps elected as AVS fellow
By Will Ferguson, College of Arts & Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Kerry Hipps, Washington State University chair and distinguished professor of chemistry, has been elected one of 10 new fellows of the American Vacuum Society (AVS). He joins Thomas Dickinson, Regents professor of physics, as the second AVS fellow at WSU.
April 4: Science teachers-to-be explain nanotechnology
By C. Brandon Chapman, College of Education PULLMAN, Wash. – Students at Washington State University studying to be science teachers will help children conduct hands-on experiments at the tiniest scales during NanoDays at the Palouse Discovery Science Center 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at 950 NE Nelson Court, Pullman.
Kessler to direct School of Mechanical, Materials Engineering
PULLMAN, Wash. – Michael Kessler has been named Berry Family director of Washington State University’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering. He comes to WSU from Iowa State University where he was a professor of materials science and engineering. “This is a critical time for the school, as we are dramatically growing our programs and […]
Nanotechnology leaders convene in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Hundreds of industry leaders, researchers, academics, entrepreneurs, investors and tech transfer professionals will convene July 24-26 to discuss issues and opportunities inherent in commercializing small-tech innovation throughout our region.The 2006 Micro Nano Breakthrough Conference (MNBC), co-presented by the Washington Technology Center and the Oregon Nanoscience & Microtechnologies Institute, takes place at the Vancouver Hilton. […]