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| Washington State University Professors and Scientists are making a profound impact on the way we live. Their research provides knowledge and leads to discoveries that drive innovation and transforms lives. Their commitment to solving difficult challenges addresses critical problems facing our state, nation, and world, producing significant economic returns and immense benefits to our quality of life. |
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| For more information about Washington State University innovators check the series homepage at
http://innovators.wsu.edu. |
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April 28, 2011 |
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Growing a Clean Energy Future:
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The power of renewable biofuels takes flight
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William Pan, Ph.D.
Professor and Scientist, Crop and Soil Sciences
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Su Ha, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Chemical Engr & Bioengr
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December 8, 2010 |
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The Future of Aging in Place
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Merging psychology and technology to help us live independently longer
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Maureen Schmitter-Edgecombe, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, Department of Psychology
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October 14, 2010 |
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| 50:47 min. |
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Pesticides, Pollution, & Policy
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New strategies for saving Pacific Northwest salmon
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John D. Stark, Ph.D.
Professor, Ecotoxicology Program, College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences, Director, WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center
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May 26, 2010 |
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| 73:50 min. |
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Green from the Ground Up
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Cultivating a fresh approach to sustainable agriculture
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Lynne Carpenter-Boggs, Ph.D.
Research Leader for Biologically Intensive and Organic Agriculture, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Chad Kruger
Interim Director, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
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April 6, 2010 |
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Better Roads Ahead
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Sustainable solutions to complex transportation needs
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David McLean, Ph.D., P.E.
Professor and Chair, Civil and Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering and Architecture
Curtis Hinman
Associate Professor, WSU Pierce County Extension, and Director, WSU Low Impact Development Research Program
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March 23, 2010 |
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Reining in Disease
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Protecting horses against a deadly threat
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Don Knowles, D.V.M., Ph.D., D.A.C.V.P.
Research Leader, Animal Disease Research Unit, USDA Agricultural Research Service, and Professor, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine
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December 3, 2009 |
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Safe to Eat?
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The Science, Politics, and Economics of Food from Farm to Fork
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Tom Besser, PhD, DVM
Professor, School for Global Animal Health, Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology, College of Veterinary Medicine
Bill Sischo, DVM, MPVM, PhD
Professor, School for Global Animal Health, Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine
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October 10, 2009 |
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The Key to Green Energy
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Unlocking the Power of Plants and Algae
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David Kramer, PhD
Professor, Institute of Biological Chemistry; College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
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September 10, 2009 |
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Nuclear Ambition
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Securing America and Our Energy Future
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Sue Clark, PhD
Professor, Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences
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April 22, 2009 |
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What’s Sleep Got to Do with It? Everything!
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Gregory Belenky, M.D.
Director, Sleep and Performance Research Center, WSU Spokane
James Krueger
Regents Professor, Veterinary and Comparative Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Physiology, WSU Pullman
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March 26, 2009 |
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The Smart Grid:
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Powerful ideas for keeping us cool, connected, and competitive
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Anjan Bose
WSU Regents Professor, Distinguished Professor of Electric Power Engineering
Mark Sidran
Former Chair, Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission
Randy Berry
Managing Director, AREVA T&D’s Network Management Solutions
Moderator: Jeffery Dagle
Chief Electrical Engineer, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL); Management Team Member, GridWise
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March 3, 2009 |
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Recovery or Reinvention? |
Strategies for the White House, the statehouse, and your house
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Egils Milbergs
Director, Washington State Economic Development Commission
John Gardner
WSU Vice President for Economic Development and Extension
John Nofsinger
WSU Professor and Nihoul Faculty Fellow in Finance
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December 4, 2008 |
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Saving Lives Worldwide: |
The Animal-Human Health Connection
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Wendy C. Brown, M.P.H., Ph.D.
Professor of Immunology
Veterinary Microbiology and Pathology
School for Global Animal Health
College of Veterinary Medicine
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November 13, 2008 |
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Biofuels: |
Natural Solutions to the Energy Crisis
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Norman G. Lewis, Ph.D.
Regents Professor
Director, Institute of Biological Chemistry
College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences
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October 9, 2008 |
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Strategies for Tomorrow: |
Re-engineering for a Sustainable Built Environment
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Michael Wolcott, Ph.D.
Director, Institute for Sustainable Design
Louisiana-Pacific Distinguished Professor of Wood Materials and Engineering
Civil and Environmental Engineering
College of Engineering and Architecture
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