School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

WSU answers demand for engineers, computer scientists

By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University will offer new engineering degrees in the fall to meet the high demand for engineers and computer scientists in the state.

Software improves ability to catalog bacterial pathogens

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a new software tool that will improve scientists’ ability to identify and understand bacterial strains and accelerate vaccine development.

WSU commits funds to major research, teaching initiatives

From the Offices of Provost and Research PULLMAN, Wash. – Genomics, antimicrobial resistance, clean stormwater and health disparities are the subjects of several multidisciplinary proposals awarded funding as part of Washington State University’s Grand Challenges research initiative. University officials also funded a comprehensive program aimed at supporting student resilience and growth through graduation.

Animal training techniques teach robots new tricks

By Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Researchers at Washington State University are using ideas from animal training to help non-expert users teach robots how to do desired tasks.

Area students among computing award winners

PULLMAN, Wash. – Eight high school girls from eastern Washington will be honored for their interest and success in computing and technology at a ceremony and banquet March 22 at Washington State University.

Young researcher award funds data science, analysis

By Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Computer science professor Assefaw Gebremedhin has received the National Science Foundation CAREER Award for exceptional researchers at the beginning of their careers.

March 26: WSU hosts fourth annual public hackathon

By Marissa Mararac, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Registration is open to the public for the free, annual 36-hour Washington State University Pullman hackathon, which will start at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 26, in the Smith CUE.

Feb. 17-26: Interactive sculpture lets viewers blow ROBOBBLEs

By Zahra Debbek, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – A phrase not often heard at exhibits, “Please touch the artwork,” was on the lips of Saleh Kalantari at a recent opening of the interactive show, ROBOBBLE. The exhibit will be on display again Feb. 17-26 in the gallery of Carpenter Hall at […]

Device prompts elderly to remember next task

By Will Ferguson, College of Arts & Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Being able to remember a simple daily routine can mean the difference between independent living and life in a nursing home for people with memory loss associated with aging and other forms of cognitive decline.

Research center advances work on smart environments

By Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Someday, your phone may be so smart that it alerts you to get a decaf as you head to Starbucks, since you’ve already drunk five caffeinated cups of coffee that day. And sensors in your body may alert you to low insulin levels […]