WSU’s Noriko Kawamura appears on ‘World War II with Tom Hanks’
The final two episodes of a History Channel World War II series that includes insights from a recently-retired Washington State University professor will be airing next week.
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Aquatics Phenomics Research Center supercharges undergraduate research
This summer, students from around the country are at WSU to address some of the most pressing questions facing aquatic ecosystems, from disease outbreaks and environmental stress to improving the resilience of species that are vital to Washington’s economy, ecology, and heritage.
WSU professors forecast Columbia Basin water issues
WSU professors spoke with Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) about the 2026 draft water supply forecast for the Columbia Basin.
Analysis: The West’s plan to pressure Putin has a glaring flaw
Alina Khamatdinova, PhD candidate in the WSU School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs, co-authored to an opinion and analysis column in Responsible Statecraft about the ongoing “deep strike campaign” that Ukraine is using in its war with Russia.
New grant supports WSU astronomer’s search for elusive black holes
Vivienne Baldassare will use early data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory to explore how the universe’s first massive black holes formed.
WSU’s Singh contributes to National Academies report on climate change, extreme weather
The warming climate fosters hotter temperatures, more intense storms, larger wildfires, and longer droughts, among other extremes. But how much does human-caused climate change influence a specific event such as a heat wave or storm?
PNNL: Future physicists get firsthand look at careers beyond the classroom
The “Waves in Physics” Research Exchange for Undergraduates program was featured in an article written by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), which hosted the students in Richland for a day of tours, presentations, and career exploration.
Boyd named to WSAS board; nine WSU scientists elected members
A Washington State University researcher has been elected to the board of directors of the Washington State Academy of Sciences, and nine other WSU scientists have been named as members in recognition of outstanding scientific and technical achievement.
Foley Distinguished Public Service Award to be received by former Vice President Mike Pence
The 48th Vice President of the United States, Mike Pence, will receive this year’s Thomas S. Foley Award for Distinguished Public Service in a ceremony to be held in Spokane, Sept. 10, 2026.
‘Amazing moths’: Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws grizzlies to Glacier peaks
When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they’re searching for an abundant, fatty meal: army cutworm moths.
