2015

The Frank Innovation Zone fosters the development of entrepreneurial skills in students and provides them with access to a wide range of hands-on learning experiences.

At the Composite Material and Engineering Center, they turn waste—from wood to carpet fiber to wind turbine blades—into composite materials strong enough for new buildings and bridges.

From the highways of Earth to the seas of Titan, WSU Ph.D. student Ian Richardson is on a quest to improve the state of our planet and push the boundaries of space.

WSU researchers like Jennifer Adam are developing advanced computer models to assess how future economic and environmental conditions will affect water supply, hydropower generation, and agricultural productivity in the Columbia River Basin.

WSU is partnering with the aviation industry to develop cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, including biofuels made from fungus, tree branches, and wood waste.

WSU researchers are working to improve materials used in hip and knee replacements so that they last longer and allow patients to quickly get back on their feet after surgery.

Researchers simulate holes and weaknesses in the smart grid, then work out ways to manage the risk of hackers interrupting and subverting the electric power system.

WSU students and faculty encourage girls to explore the field of computer science.

Washington State University’s Sport Science Laboratory, nicknamed the Bat Lab, is the exclusive testing facility for NCAA baseball balls and bats.

Students put their robotics ingenuity to the test in an international submarine robot contest called RoboSub.