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12.18.2019
Merit scholar finds a place she can be herself
Bullying, and at times even physical abuse, were not uncommon during Bella Butcher’s high school tenure – the realities of growing up gay in rural Oklahoma. Now, in her freshman year at Washington State University, Butcher is looking to help others navigating a similar path.
Office of the Provost News
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12.03.2019
The Importance of Being Scientifically Literate
Science is never boring. However, it’s often presented that way. Here’s how to change that.
Toastmasters Magazine
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11.20.2019
Hibernation Works for Bears. Could It Work for Us, Too?
A grizzly’s body can slow down for months without damage. Researchers wonder if the ability can be harnessed to aid human health.
The New York Times
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09.30.2019
Fascinating ways animals prepare for fall
It’s officially fall, which for humans often means snuggling up inside and anticipating the holidays ahead. Conversely, for many animals, it’s a season of intense preparation for the looming winter. From deer to birds to bears, many species are triggered by the shortening days to switch into a frenetic mode of gathering food, finding mates, and more. (See gorgeous pictures that celebrate the arrival of fall.)
National Geographic
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08.14.2019
WSU expands Protein Biotechnology Program through new $2.3 million NIH grant
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the National Institutes of Health has awarded Washington State University NIH Protein Biotechnology Training Program $2.3 million over the next five years to support training of Ph.D. graduate students.
WSU Insider
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07.16.2019
Eight WSU faculty elected to Washington State Academy of Sciences
Eight faculty from Washington State University have been elected to membership in the Washington State Academy of Sciences, an organization that advances science in the state and informs public policy.
WSU Insider