Economists use game theory to overcome misinformation about fungicide resistance
Adapting to resist our most effective fungicides, fungal pathogens are a threat to important global crops like wheat and grapes. Newly published research from economists at Washington State University underlines […]

Karina Gallardo, Colette Casavant honored with 2023 DEI awards
Karina Gallardo and Colette Casavant are the 2023 recipients of the inaugural Faculty and Staff Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence Awards, respectively, from WSU’s College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences.

School of Economic Sciences grad Edwin Gianini engages students to improve campus safety
Studying fundamental ideas that help people thrive and fellow college students stay safe, Edwin Gianini has journeyed across the state, through varied work and college paths, to graduate this spring […]

Latest WSU Extension guides: Launch a food hub, keep eggs safe, and grow pears feasibly
New, free publications share ways to establish a successful food hub, connecting farmers with consumers.

WSU grad hopes to use degrees to break down barriers for Native American communities
After spending years as a public defender and witnessing the challenges of Native Americans in her hometown, Jonnie Bray decided to go back to school so she could make a different kind of impact on people in her community and beyond. She graduated in December 2022 from WSU with dual degrees in economic sciences and social sciences.

TikTok teaching increases professor’s educational impact
WSU economics professor makes TikTok videos that explain real-world issues to lay audiences through an economic lens.

Jill McCluskey named Alumna of 2022 by UC Berkeley Ag & Resource Economics Dept.
WSU economics teacher, mentor, and researcher is her alma mater’s Alumna of the Year

New from Extension: Are sweet cherries feasible for my orchard?
Free guides help orchardists learn whether popular sweet cherries are economic for their farms.

Effects on labor and society of agricultural automation focus of WSU-hosted workshop
WSU hosts a a National Academies workshop on labor and automation in agriculture on the Tri-Cities campus Sept. 7.

What time is worth: Smartphones reduce value people place on wait time
WSU researchers find the value that people place on their time while waiting is significantly reduced in the age of smartphones.