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.
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.