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Office of Research announces 2018 Commercialization Gap Fund awards

PULLMAN, Wash. – Seven research projects with high commercialization potential have been chosen to receive awards of up to $50,000 through the Commercialization Gap Fund for 2018. The funding was awarded to faculty from diverse fields including clean technology, human health, agriculture and engineering.

Private support for WSU tops $122 Million in FY2017

By Trevor Durham, University Development PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University supporters committed $21.6 million in private support in June — a record for that month — to bring WSU’s total fundraising activity to more than $122.6 million in gifts, grants, revocable commitments and other contributions during Fiscal Year 2017.

Summer research brings undergraduates to WSU

By Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Nearly 60 undergraduates from around the country have arrived at Washington State University for unique summer research experiences working with faculty mentors on a wide variety of projects.

Lab’s new equipment advances research

By Michelle Fredrickson, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – Dust particles don’t stand a chance in Washington State University’s cleanroom, one of only three in the state.

Office of Research reorganizes to enhance support, visibility

PULLMAN, Wash. – Organizational changes to advance research, scholarship and creativity at Washington State University are being implemented by Christopher J. Keane, vice president for research. They are intended to better support the WSU research community, education and outreach and to increase the visibility of WSU research.

Collaboration proposals sought

New research collaborations are the ultimate goal of a request for proposals by the WSU Office of Research (OR). Proposals, due Nov. 30, are specifically for funding for interdisciplinary seminar series, retreats and/or symposia. It is expected that these events will foster future collaborative research projects and advance the strategic goals of colleges, departments, the […]

300-mile telecommute supports research

From her home in Gig Harbor, Wash., Lynn Fister plays a dynamic role in helping WSU faculty and graduate students achieve their research goals.Fister, faculty support coordinator for the Office of Grant and Research Development, leads the OGRD Core 1 team. Among other things, the team coordinates with researchers to:• create proposals and find funding […]