Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture

Associate professor among top 100 inspiring women in STEM

PULLMAN, Wash. – For excellence in mentoring and motivating students, Washington State University associate professor Jennifer Adam received a “100 Inspiring Women in STEM” award from INSIGHT into Diversity magazine.

WSU, UI students dive into submarine competition

PULLMAN, Wash. – Engineering students from Washington State University and University of Idaho will put their robotics ingenuity to the test July 20-26 in an international submarine robot contest.

Alaska Airlines plans biofuel test flight in WSU partnership

SEATTLE – Washington state’s hometown airline is teaming up with the Washington State University-led Northwest Advanced Renewables Alliance (NARA) to advance the production and use of alternative jet fuel made from forest residuals, the tree limbs and branches that remain after a forest harvest.

WSU leads team to determine state’s iconic architecture

By Ethan Nash, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – The Hanford nuclear site, Seattle’s Bullitt Center and the historic center of the Washington State University Pullman campus are among the most significant and representative architectural sites in Washington, according to WSU researchers.

Bose, Kawas receive ‘Women to Watch in Life Science’ awards

By Alyssa Patrick, Economic Development, and Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture SEATTLE – Professor Susmita Bose and Leen Kawas, CEO of a Washington State University spinoff company, will be recognized as “women to watch in life sciences” during the Washington Biotechnology and Biomedical Association’s annual Life Science Innovation Northwest conference July 1 […]

WSU student team to compete in clean tech challenge

By Ethan Nash, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University students will spend the next year designing what they hope will be the world’s best hydrogen fueling station for a chance to win $1 million – and to change the world.

Researchers produce jet fuel compounds from fungus

By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have found a way to make jet fuel from a common black fungus found in decaying leaves, soil and rotting fruit. The researchers hope the process leads to economically viable production of aviation biofuels in the next five years.