WineVit showcases important WSU student and faculty wine science research
Washington State University research representation was strong at the recent WineVit conference, with many faculty, staff, and students taking home awards for their hard work.
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WSU scientists offer research, advice for successful vineyard management
From unpredictable weather to pests and diseases, vineyard managers contend with a lot of challenges. Sessions at the recent WineVit conference showed that Washington State University scientists are determined to help Washington’s grape growers be successful and prosperous.
Indoor ‘queen banking’ could help beekeepers deal with changing climate
WSU scientists find keeping queen bees chilled in indoor refrigeration units can make the practice of “queen banking” more stable and less labor-intensive.
Curiosity and passion for teaching keep new chemistry fellow engaged with students, research
WSU scientist Allan Felsot elected as a fellow by the American Chemical Society for his career’s work in research and teaching.
WSU ecotoxicology professor elected as Entomological Society of America fellow
John Stark, a WSU professor of ecotoxicology and director of the Washington Stormwater Center at the WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center, has been named an Entomological Society of America fellow.
New entomology scholarship honors WSU adjunct professor, alumna Laurel Hansen
Alumna’s impact on entomology industry recognized through new scholarship.
Graduate students accepted into prestigious fellowship
Four WSU graduate students recently earned acceptance into the prestigious Rockey FFAR Fellows Program.
April 23: Insect Expo event teaches public about bugs
The WSU Entomology Graduate Student Association’s Insect Expo features live insects people can handle, a pollinator table, hissing roach races, and more.
WSU scientists publish new Asian giant hornet guide to help beekeepers
WSU honey bee scientists have written a free Extension publication that will help beekeepers identify if honey bee colonies have been attacked by Asian giant hornet.
Natural enemy of invasive, berry-eating fly found in U.S.
WSU researchers confirmed the first discovery of a new wasp in the U.S. that is a natural enemy of the spotted-wing drosophila, a harmful invasive pest.
