In Iran, old-time U.S. radio detective ‘Johnny Dollar’ returns to the airwaves
Daily News: John Barber, professor of digital technology and culture, shares his expertise on radio dramas.
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Hanford History Project documents the legacy of the Manhattan Project and Cold War
OPB News: Robert Franklin, assistant professor of history, shares the larger history of the Hanford site as well as lesser known stories of the community surrounding and supporting the Manhattan Project.
Blue-green algae blooms may be pretty, but they could also be deadly
CBC News: René Shahmohamadloo, a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Biological Sciences, answers questions about recent algae blooms in Canada.
Why lying by politicians is generally legal
Axios: Travis Ridout, professor of political science, outlines the burden for defamation and the leeway for political campaigns.
Podcast: Are we mature by 18?
Crowd Source (BBC News): Bonnie Hewlett, associate professor of anthropology, discusses cultural maturity.
Mental Health Initiative encourages training for faculty and staff
Mental health is a critical concern for students navigating the complexities of college life. Washington State University and the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recognizes its responsibility to support students extends beyond academic achievement and into fostering their overall well-being.
Critical and creative learning of virtual reality
Following the success of last year’s course, Immersive Storytelling in XR (extended reality) which focused on turning personal stories into live immersive experiences, this semester the Department of Digital Technology and Culture (DTC) offers a special topics course, DTC 388, Histories and Dreams of Virtual Reality (VR).
Butterflies can be saved if we manage their habitats
Earth.com: Cheryl Schultz, professor of conservation biology, discusses her research, climate change, and the impact of human intervention.
Podcast: Meet an astronomer
Ask Dr. Universe: Michael Allen, associate professor at WSU, shares how astronomers study the cosmos.
A life-changing partnership
Housing laboratory space for biology and chemistry, classrooms for foundational courses in an array of STEM degrees, the new WSU Vancouver Life Sciences Building opened to students in August.
