Led by Mani Venkatasubramanian, a research team has been selected to receive a $2.4 million U.S. Department of Energy grant to better prepare the power grid for the changing world of electricity production, including the increasing use of renewable power and the increase in extreme weather events related to climate change.
Prashanta Dutta received the 2024 Donald N. Zwiep Innovation in Education Award for his work in designing, developing, and disseminating desktop learning modules.
The Inlander interviewed Aaron Feaver about the $1 billion Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub, which is expected to create 10,000 or more jobs to focus on using only renewable energy resources to power the electrolysis process that rips hydrogen atoms from the oxygen atoms in water to create hydrogen fuel.
Kevin Estelle was interviewed by Scientific American about potential of an innovative 3D-printing method called direct ink writing.
WSU research that utilized Barbie dolls to test a liquid nitrogen spray that could one day be used by NASA to clean space suits was featured in Muse Magazine for Kids.
Researchers led by Mawra Gamal Saad and Wen-Ji Dong have discovered that bacteria can be tricked into sending death signals to stop the growth of their slimy, protective homes that lead to deadly infections.
Xianming Shi and Jinwen Zhang have been honored as senior members of the National Academy of Inventors.
Researchers co-led by David Lin have received a National Science Foundation grant to better understand the underlying mechanisms that enable movement in people and animals.