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More than 20 CAHNRS scientists and educators earn tenure and promotion for 2022

Exploring improved crops and forestry, new technologies, and healthy farms and communities, a diverse group of scientists advance their careers.

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Collaborative research demonstrates ways to overcome barriers to rural mental healthcare access

Access to mental health services can be a struggle for residents of rural areas. A recent study conducted by the University of Washington with help from Washington State University demonstrated that telepsychiatry can be beneficial for patients with bi-polar disorder and PTSD. Outcomes of a five-year Study to Promote Innovation in Rural Integrated Telepsychiatry (SPIRIT) […]

Using satellite images to measure impact of longer growing season

WSU researchers will use a new grant from NASA to scour more than 20 years of imagery and learn whether the farming technique of double cropping is increasing in the state.

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