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July 31: New WSU Libraries’ research database goes live

By Nella Letizia, WSU Libraries PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University Libraries will roll out a new research database to replace Lexis Nexis Academic on July 31 on a universitywide basis. The new database, Nexis Uni, was designed with millennial students in mind, featuring personalization, collaboration and quick discovery components.

Algae cultivation technique could advance biofuels

By Tina Hilding, Voiland College of Engineering PULLMAN, Wash. – Washington State University researchers have developed a way to grow algae more efficiently — in days instead of weeks — and make the algae more viable for several industries, including biofuels.

WSU developing innovative technology to improve policing, public safety

By Adrian Aumen, College of Arts and Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – As the nation grapples with policing and security issues, criminal justice experts at WSU are developing innovative technology to improve police–community relations, officer training and public safety.

WSU professor turns world travel into art, education, research

By Adriana Aumen, College of Arts and Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Malaysia to Morocco, New Mexico to the Netherlands — WSU fine arts professor Dennis DeHart is globetrotting with a purpose, weaving his world travels into art, education, research and community service.

Media invited to meet antimicrobial health experts at WSU Innovators

SEATTLE, Wash. – Antimicrobial resistance, a major threat to global health, will be the topic addressed by scientists from Washington State University’s Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health at the 2017 WSU Innovators panel, 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at the Seattle Waterfront Marriott. (Livestream at: innovators.wsu.edu.)