Teaching Academy inducts 32 new members
The organization is made up of WSU educators who provide advocacy and expertise to engage students in transformative learning experiences. This was the academy’s first induction ceremony since 2020.
School of Molecular Biosciences
New genetic target for male contraception identified
Discovery of a gene in multiple mammalian species could pave the way for a highly effective, reversible and non-hormonal male contraceptive for humans and animals.
Finger-prick test developed for ‘trich’ a common, undiagnosed STI
A quick, affordable diagnostic test developed by a WSU researcher may help curb one of the most prevalent but least known sexually transmitted infections.
Meet our educators: Phil Mixter
Phil Mixter joined Washington State University more than 25 years ago as an associate professor and he is motivated by his students’ energy, creativity, and eagerness to learn.
Meet our researchers: Dr. Cynthia Cooper
Dr. Cynthia Cooper is conducting ground-breaking research in the School of Molecular Biosciences using zebrafish models to learn more about skin pigment diseases like albinism and melanoma and to develop treatments for the conditions.
Q&A with genetics and cell biology student Madelynn McElroy
Many of the courses I have taken have given insight into what a career as a bioengineer and/or scientist would be like, which has helped to solidify my desire to continue research in academia.
Professor Patricia Hunt awarded prestigious prize in developmental biology
The March of Dimes presented Hunt with the Richard B. Johnson Jr. MD Prize in Developmental Biology for her work advancing science related to pregnancy, birth, and prenatal development.
How long do you have to train to become a scientist?
Katelyn, from Texas, asks Dr. Universe
Q&A with genetics and cell biology student Carson Carruthers
Carson Carruthers has spent her time at WSU gaining valuable research and building relationships she hopes will help get her accepted into a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program after she graduates in May. Originally from Vancouver, Washington, Carson is a genetics and cellular biology major on the pre-veterinary track.
Q&A with microbiology student Alison Dockery
Microbiology major Alison Dockery dreams of one day becoming a small animal veterinarian, and she will be one step closer to that goal when she graduates from WSU this spring. Dockery moved from Dublin, Ireland, to the United States in 2011 and later graduated high school from Sammamish, Washington. She is majoring microbiology and is on the pre-veterinary track.
