Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

WSU to help improve cyber security in energy delivery

PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University will participate in a new, five-year $28.1 million U.S. Department of Energy (DoE) initiative to improve computer/communication networks for energy delivery systems like power grids and pipelines.

Kruse named inaugural fellow of emission society

By Marissa Mararac, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Norbert Kruse has been named an inaugural fellow of the International Field Emission Society (IFES) for his work in the development of catalytic processes for providing sustainable chemical feedstock under environmentally benign conditions using nanotechnology.

Starts Oct. 13: Wood to biofuel webinar series offered

By Charles Burke, WSU NARA PULLMAN, Wash. – The newest findings about using material left in forest slash piles to produce alternative biofuels for jet aircraft and other co-products will be presented in a series of five free wood-to-biofuel webinars in October.

Unique program could offer credit during work experience

By Marissa Mararac, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture is developing a unique program to provide workplace opportunities for students who want to practice their skills in a professional setting prior to graduation.

WSU a finalist in NASA mission to Mars competition

PULLMAN, Wash. – A student team from Washington State University is in New York this week as one of 30 national finalists in NASA’s $2.5 million 3D-Printed Habitat Challenge to design an environment for Mars exploration using robotics and 3D printers.

Oct. 1: Researcher talks about better materials, products

By Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Professor Hussein Zbib, honored with Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture’s Anjan Bose Outstanding Researcher Award, will give the accompanying lecture at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in Goertzen Hall. Light refreshments will be provided.

WSU Tri-Cities’ programs receive independent accreditations

By Maegan Murray, WSU Tri-Cities RICHLAND, Wash. – Two computer science and two engineering degree programs at Washington State University Tri-Cities are independently accredited respectively by the Computing Accreditation Commission and the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Students’ smart city ideas to help Spokane redevelopment

PULLMAN, Wash. – WSU students are using emerging smart technology ideas this semester in their designs for the future of Spokane’s university district. Lectures, workshops and community engagement will culminate in public presentations later this fall.