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WSU ResearchWashington State University researchers untangle complex problems to enrich quality of life for us all. Their work safeguards the health of humans and animals. It helps ensure the security and abundance of our food supply. It cultivates sustainable sources of energy to power future generations. Discoveries and innovations of this Tier 1 research institution fuel prosperity across the Pacific Northwest. The WSU Vancouver Research Showcase must go on: Virtually May 5, 2020 karen.hunt Research Showcase is one of the largest events for graduate and undergraduate students on the Washington State University Vancouver campus to showcase their research. But when the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order threatened to cancel the annual event, Christine Portfors, vice chancellor for research and graduate education, and her assistant Holly Davis, knew that they had to find some other way to host Research Showcase. They immediately knew to ask Dene Grigar, professor and director of The Creative Media and Digital Culture Program, to find a solution that would allow them to host the showcase virtually.Since the early 1990s, Grigar has been working in More Read Story Researchers Solve Construction Waste Problem with Help of Amazon Catalyst Grant July 11, 2019 karen.hunt Construction waste is a growing problem in the United States. Waste consists of unwanted materials left over during new construction or renovations from both residential and commercial buildings. The waste consists of materials such as bricks, concrete, wood, asphalt shingles, and gypsum drywall. Some construction waste can be recycled and reused, but much of it ends up in landfills. This is especially true for drywall waste, which makes up nearly 10 percent of unrecycled construction waste.In an effort to solve this problem, two Washington State University faculty members began developing masonry blocks using leftover drywall waste. The blocks are made from a high percentage More Read Story Who goes there? February 22, 2019 karen.hunt Secret weapons come in surprising shapes and sizes. For the National Park Service, it s Washington State University’s Public Opinion Laboratory where, by simply asking questions, the agency wins battles over landfills, pipelines, diversity issues, and more.Guided by director Lena Le, the laboratory employs more than 100 survey takers who make up the heart of the Social and Economic Sciences Research Center (SESRC). By phone, mail, and internet, the workers patiently collect data that adds up to very big impacts for a range of universities, businesses, and government agencies, including the National Park Service (NPS). Over the years, they’ve demonstrated that a well-designed survey can More Read Story Stopping the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria March 7, 2017 Stephen Locker Advancing the health of communities worldwideFor decades, doctors have trusted antibiotic medicines to fight Infectious bacteria, saving lives and restoring health. Lately, though, the drugs often fail. To blame are newly emerging antibiotic-resistant bacteria.Drug-resistant bacterial infections cause nearly 23,000 deaths annually in the United States. Globally the annual death toll could be as high as 700,000.WSU is part of global effortStopping antimicrobial resistance (AMR) requires a global effort. Washington State University is helping to lead the charge.In the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, where experts study the emergence and spread of disease, researchers are examining the role More Read Story Promoting an informed and equitable society February 16, 2017 charles.dillon2 Preserving indigenous traditions in digital formA complete picture of U.S. history requires the information held in tribal archives, libraries, and museums (TALMs). While many major libraries and museums now digitize their collections for access and use, many TALMs lack the resources to do so. In addition, traditional content management systems are organized under Western standards, not allowing for local narrations and other cultural practices and protocols important to archiving Native heritage.Digitally preserving and sharing stories, artifacts, and images from diverse cultures is important in a technologically advancing world. WSU researcher Kim Christen is ensuring that digital history includes Native American voices stored and More Read Story Improving security for storage of dangerous materials February 7, 2017 Stephen Locker New technology safeguards radioactive weapons and wasteSafe storage of nuclear weapons and waste is critical for national security and environmental health. Specialized seals are used to prevent tampering.WSU researcher Hergen Eilers has developed a seal technology that adds a layer of security beyond what’s found in existing seals. His technology also allows for simple visual inspection to verify that a storage site is secure.How the seal worksDr. Eilers’ seals are composed of nano-particles embedded in a polymer. He uses a wavefront-modulated laser, which can control scattered light. When the laser interacts with the seal, the light is scattered by the particles. More Read Story Cross-laminated timber could invigorate the regional economyBuildings stand among the nation’s leading producers of greenhouse gases. To blame is the energy used to operate them and the carbon-heavy materials required to construct them. With populations increasingly shifting toward urban centers, construction will only continue. Reducing emissions created by urban growth will require rethinking our built environment.Much of that rethinking is happening at WSU, where architecture and engineering scholars are designing future skylines made of wood. Not often used in today’s urban infrastructures, wood is a renewable resource. It can be sustainably forested and manufactured into panels that have high-performance properties comparable to those of More Read StoryCapital PressJuly 23, 2020WSU agricultural robotics research provides a glimpse of the future Over the past few years, associate professor Manoj Karkee and his biological systems engineering team have been collaborating with FFRobotics of Israel to develop an automated, 12-arm harvesting machine. The apparatus, which features six arms on each side, will be in limited use this year and could be more widely available by 2022.Moscow-Pullman Daily NewsJuly 18, 2020Learning about bats and virusesWSU virologist pushes for greater knowledge of the animals to mitigate issuesBBC NewsJuly 14, 2020Is it safe to microwave food?There’s nothing risky about microwave radiation – but there is about heating up plastic.KING-TV (Seattle, Wash.)July 13, 2020Bat research could help prevent the next coronavirus, WSU professor saysThe coronavirus has a likely connection to bats, and the next virus probably will, too, WSU professor Michael Letko says.Pacific Northwest InlanderJuly 9, 2020Despite its legal status in Washington, cannabis research is still tangled in red tapeIn recent years, there has been a steady stream of studies on the effects of cannabis coming out of Washington State University. Which makes sense, right? Cannabis is legal in Washington, after all. Well, the answer is a resounding kind of. Partners in discoveryCollaboration accelerates and strengthens the discovery of WSU scholars. Partners in industry, government, and academia help WSU faculty address a set of Grand Challenges—priorities that focus on urgent problems of the state, nation, and world.Bringing innovations to the marketplaceWSU researchers’ technological innovations drive economic expansion for the state of Washington and the nation. Find out how WSU partners with private industry to move from invention to commercialization.Your gift touches lives worldwideWSU’s growing research agenda is fueled by the generous sponsorship of government, industry, organizations, friends, and alumni. Their financial support also makes possible unparalleled learning experiences in the lab and the field for WSU students. Please join us in shaping the future. Make a gift to support life-changing research at WSU.

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