Viruses for the greater good
To protect grapes throughout California’s wine industry, Floricel Gonzalez uses viruses to kill bacteria.
First-Generation student
WSU-MARC: Research opportunities for underrepresented students
WSU’s new Maximizing Access to Research Careers program offers STEM undergraduates research opportunities, including a 10-week summer research experience.
WSU biochemistry student studies genetic disease to help people like her father
Washington State University student Taylor Moore’s father has for decades suffered the debilitating effects of intervertebral disc degeneration, a condition characterized by the breakdown of one or more discs in the spine, causing chronic pain in the back or neck. “He looks normal, but he can’t do the normal things that other people can do,” […]
Students’ diverse journeys connected by a shared goal
Inspired by gratitude for their own educational opportunities, veterinarian Beth Davidow and her husband, Mike Ford, established the Beth Davidow and Mike Ford DVM Student Scholarship in 2018.
WSU student pursues research career after father’s death
Microbiology student pursues research career after father’s death to help improve the lives of people like his father
Tomorrow’s Scientists: Matthew Mietchen
A student in the Individual Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program in the Paul G. Allen School for Global Animal Health, Matthew’s research in Dr. Eric Lofgren’s lab is focused on mathematical modeling of infectious diseases, specifically the transmission of healthcare-associated infections like methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, in both hospital and community settings. “I’m primarily interested in studying […]
Tomorrow’s Scientists: Marena Guzman
“I look forward to seeing how my academic journey all comes together.”
