Featured Stories

#CougsGive

Take the leap and make a difference, February 29 to March 1, 2016.

Rocket Booster

See how Voiland College is supporting Washington’s aerospace industry.

Three people looking through a circular opening into a cryogenic chamber.

The “FIZ” Stirs Up Innovation

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.

Pegboard displaying tools in the Frank Innovation Zone.

Building Breakthrough, Breakthrough Building

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.

Researcher moving a broken board in the wood lab circa 1960.

Rocket Man, Rocket Fuel

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.

Ian Richardson kneeling by equipment in the research lab.

Model Conditions

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.

Fuel for Flight

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

Heart Start, Hip Smart

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.

Susmita Bose.