Awards

Min Du is newest recipient of society’s Animal Physiology and Endocrinology Award

By Sarah Appel, CAHNRS Academic Programs Three years ago, Macy Hagler watched her older sister Jenica receive the Aggie of the Year award at the 2016 CAHNRS Honors. She realized that this award truly encompassed what it meant to be a dedicated CAHNRS Coug. “It encouraged me to strive for the best in my coursework […]

By Sarah Appel, CAHNRS Academic Programs When Ashley Wright came to WSU, she brought a determination to use her passion for clothing and design to make a real change in the clothing industry. That commitment led to Ashley receiving the 2019 Family and Consumer Scientist of the Year award at this year’s CAHNRS Honors, an award that […]

Kim Patten has a Ph.D. from WSU in horticulture, and has spent 30 years helping cranberry farmers. He just received a lifetime achievement award for his work on pollinators.

Spokane County Master Gardener’s Plant Clinic and Resource Center has an award-winning program staffed by volunteers to help home gardeners with questions.

Hunger is increasing in Washington. Statewide, the latest statistics show that the number of hungry families is growing, with more than 15 percent of households struggling to find enough nutritious, healthy food. In many of Washington’s highest areas of need, Washington State University Extension helps families and communities overcome hunger through education and local partnerships. […]

With a market value of nearly a billion dollars, onions are the fifth most valuable vegetable produced in the U.S. But some farmers have been abandoning the crop due to losses from pests and disease—meaning fewer onions for consumers and a shrinking industry. Leading national efforts to save the onion industry from destructive pests and […]

Researching the science behind healthier vegetable oils and crop defenses against pests, pathogens, and environmental stress—potentially leading to more and healthier food for people—John Browse, Regents’ Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Plant Sciences, was elected this summer to the Washington State Academy of Sciences. Browse is one of four Washington State University faculty members elected […]

Hanu Pappu has dedicated his life to lessening the negative impacts of plant viruses. His contributions in plant pathology have resulted in a prestigious Humboldt Research Award.

Entomology graduate student Adekunle Adesanya’s research on spider mites has led to a prestigious award and industry appreciation.