Advancing Knowledge

The College of Sciences at Washington State University conducts world-class, cutting-edge scientific research and offers an unsurpassed academic environment for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Research

From the molecular interactions of solids and liquids to the extreme physics of space, and from global biodiversity to energy policy simulations, the College of Sciences is at the core of the WSU's research initiatives. Over the past five years, our faculty and research staff have been awarded more than $120 million in research grants.

Both undergraduate and graduate students at WSU have exceptional access to research faculty and opportunities to work on real-world issues in modern laboratories. The annual Academic Showcase and undergraduate research poster competitions attract hundreds of students eager to share their findings.

Academics

You'll learn from professors who are nationally and internationally known for their expertise and their contributions to the scientific community. More important, WSU professors are know locally for their commitment to their students.

Undergraduates can choose from eight distinct majors and more than 30 specializations to match their strengths and interests. Graduate students develop one-on-one relationships with faculty mentors and study in small classes.

Get involved

Blood Drive
January 18 & 19 (Wednesday and Thursday)
11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Location TBA
Roll up your sleeves and help save lives.
Sponsored by the Pre-Pharmacy Club

Recent Newsmakers

Geologist Honored
Jeff Vervoort, noted for his original research of the Earth's crust and mantle, has been elected as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America.

$5M NSF Grant for Math Ed
Professor Libby Knott to lead math institutes to study and improve rural education in the Inland Northwest.

Obama Appoints Clark to NWTRB
Radiochemistry expert and Regents Professor Sue Clark joins independent government technical board.

Two More ACS Fellows
Professors Herb Hill and Ursula Mazur selected as American Chemical Society Fellows.

WA Academy of Sciences
Plant biologist Gerry Edwards honored for achievement, elected to academy

Of Math and Butterflies
Cheryl Schultz maps the flight of the Fender's blue butterfly

Surface Technology
Kerry Hipps tunnels in on molecular interactions

Nitrogen as a Deep Acceptor
American Institute of Physics audio interview with Matt McCluskey

Wing sauce and soap
Fred Gittes and Chris Varney plot splatter velocity

WSU Radiochemistry
Celebrating 50 Years;
WSU Prepared for Earthquake

Geodynamics and Plate Tectonics
Katie Cooper uses computer clusters to model potential key to life on Earth

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