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WSU leads development of heat-tolerant grain
Washington State University will lead a $16.2 million effort to develop wheat varieties that are better at tolerating the high temperatures found in most of the world’s growing regions – temperatures that are likely to increase with global warming.
Researchers aim to have their first set of “climate-resilient” varieties in five years.
The research will focus on the North Indian River Plain, which is home to nearly 1 billion people and faces challenges such as limited water and rising temperatures, said Kulvinder Gill, project director and the Vogel Endowed Chair for Wheat Breeding and Genetics at WSU.
“The project will benefit all wheat growing regions of the world,” he said, “as heat during certain stages of the plant’s development is an issue in most wheat growing regions.” Read more »
Online Degree to Meet Growing Demand in Food Science Industry
This fall WSU will launch a new online Master of Science in Agriculture degree program that focuses on food science and management. The new degree is the first in the nation to combine food science with business management courses, giving graduates an edge in the industry and helping to meet growing demand.
Dr. Jeff Culbertson, director of the new online Food Science and Management program, notes that every year there are 30-40% more food science jobs than qualified candidates in the US. “The industry is growing at a phenomenal rate. In 1990, the average number of products on grocery store shelves was 5000. Today, that number is 25,000. The number of products has just skyrocketed, and behind every product is a group of trained people who developed each one.” Learn more »
Paid Internship Opportunity + Employer Pays for 1 Credit Hour
Double M Orchards is offering a summer internship to a student in CAHNRS with an interest in Horticultural and Orchard Management. The MM Orchard is made up of 300 acres of cherries and 350 acres of apples, both organic and conventional. The internship starts in the first part of May and last through midAugust which should correspond with the school year. The wage is $12/hour. Double M Orchards will pay $500 for the first credit hour of the internship. Learn more » Or, check out CougLink, the one-stop site for students looking for internships… and employers looking for talented students to mentor.
Scholarships Change Lives – The Campaign for Students
For some students, a scholarship means the difference between attending school or not. As a college, we have always enjoyed strong support in this area – our donors understand the value of providing a hand-up. The Campaign for Washington State gives us an opportunity to shore up and expand scholarship support. Please view this short video about how Scholarships Change Lives.
Big Ideas Start Here
Science-based “big ideas” from the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences and WSU Extension have literally changed the world. Listen to Dan Bernardo, CAHNRS dean and WSU Extension director, outline some of them as the university launches its $1 billion Campaign for Washington State University: Because the World Needs Big Ideas.
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Upcoming Events
- Bioenergy Field Day at the GreenWood Resources Boardman Tree Farm
Jun 20, 9:00 am, GreenWood Resources Boardman Tree Farm - FOREST and RANGE OWNERS FIELD DAY
Jun 22, 9:00 am, Fire Springs Ranch - Jeff Co. Secret Garden Tour
Jun 22, 10:00 am, Port Townsend Gardens - American Society for Enology and Viticulture Annual Meeting
Jun 24, 12:00 am, Portola Hotel and Spa
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Take a Tour – With a Click of Your Mouse
The expression “armchair travel” took on a new dimension recently when the School of Food Science launched a new way of touring its facilities. Combining video with elements of a video game, the “virtual tour” allows you to get a guided look at all the School has to offer, all from the comfort of laptop or desktop computer.
It’s always important to get first-hand knowledge of an educational program – to learn not only what classes you have to take but also what resources the program has to offer that will increase the value of your education. But it is not always practical to travel across state – or across country – to visit a campus in person. That’s why we’ve produced the virtual tour of the School of Food Science.
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