Passion for nature lives on in zoologist’s bequest
Paul Schroeder’s curiosity for the natural world will be felt every time someone examines the tiny creatures he gave to WSU’s insect museum.
Sustainable Natural Resources
WSU ecosystem sciences students to study environmental sustainability at Danish university
Brooke Stutzer and Ellie Watts, ecosystem sciences seniors at WSU, will spend the fall 2024 semester studying abroad at Denmark’s Aarhus University. The experience is part of a two-year pilot program that advances international education and research collaboration in environmental sustainability.
New Clif Bar and King Arthur Baking Company Endowed Chair to lead WSU Breadlab
Kevin Murphy will lead the WSU Breadlab as the new Clif Bar and King Arthur Baking Company Endowed Chair in Organic Grain Breeding and Innovation.
Forest Owners Field Day for eastern Washington comes to Vetter Farm
Learn to plan, protect, and sustain eastern Washington woodlands at the upcoming Forest Owners Field Day.
Aspiring first-gen mentor helps find greener food future
Mentorship changed Miguel Rosas’ life, putting him on a path to help feed the world through science.
New from Extension: Can woody debris help black huckleberries thrive?
Culturally important to the Inland Northwest, black huckleberry requires specific habitat conditions to grow.
Student turns textile scraps into wearable art
WSU student Kiah Conway made 2 beautiful garments using scrap material found in a fabric storage closet.
Discovery of mechanism plants use to change seed oil could impact industrial, food oils
WSU scientists have discovered how a plant changes the composition of the oil in its seeds, then engineered another plant to produce a different oil.
WSU partners with local community colleges to enhance urban forests
WSU is working with four local community colleges to improve tree canopy cover in several urban areas throughout the state. The five-year project, designed to increase resilience amid a changing climate, is supported by a nearly $1.8 million USDA grant.
Spanish, bilingual course from WSU Extension creates climate ambassadors
Washington State University Extension is offering new educational programs in Spanish, including “Promotores del Clima” training, to reach thousands of northwestern Wash. residents who may not speak English fluently.
