News from the School of the Environment
Aquatics Phenomics Research Center supercharges undergraduate research
This summer, students from around the country are at WSU to address some of the most pressing questions facing aquatic ecosystems, from disease outbreaks and environmental stress to improving the resilience of species that are vital to Washington’s economy, ecology, and heritage.
WSU professors forecast Columbia Basin water issues
WSU professors spoke with Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) about the 2026 draft water supply forecast for the Columbia Basin.
WSU’s Singh contributes to National Academies report on climate change, extreme weather
The warming climate fosters hotter temperatures, more intense storms, larger wildfires, and longer droughts, among other extremes. But how much does human-caused climate change influence a specific event such as a heat wave or storm?
‘Amazing moths’: Study pinpoints insect habitat that draws grizzlies to Glacier peaks
When grizzly bears clamber onto the talus slopes high in Glacier National Park, they’re searching for an abundant, fatty meal: army cutworm moths.
Read more about the School of the Environment and the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Catherine ‘Katie’ Cooper named vice provost for faculty affairs and development
- New Meyer’s Point grants support environmental research and hands-on learning
- School of the Environment turns out for Graduate Spring Research Weekend
- WSU trio learns about Peruvian culture, water resource management during study abroad trip
- AI cuts wildlife tracking time from months to days
- WSU SURCA undergraduate researchers earn 65 awards
- A gas that causes climate change is bubbling out of reservoirs
- Ancient brines helped build Idaho’s Silver Valley and the Idaho Cobalt belt
- CAS research funded by President’s Big Ideas Initiative
- Dr. Universe explains why Earth has lava inside