With 22 majors, 19 minors, and 27 graduate programs, the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences is one of the largest and most innovative colleges at WSU.
Leaders in Discovery
In 2016, CAHNRS secured research funding exceeding $83 million, which accounts for more than 40% of all WSU research funding.
Support for Students
CAHNRS awards roughly $700,000 in scholarships annually. And to enhance experiences and opportunities, students can participate in 40 different clubs and organizations.
Real-World Impacts
CAHNRS Cougs extend science to serve individuals, families, and communities at home and around the world. Our impacts enhance quality of life, improve ecological and economic systems, and advance agricultural science.
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CAHNRS News
Teaching old bears new tricks
WSU bears respond positively to new training aimed at reducing their stress.
Using Artificial Intelligence to fight viral diseases in plants
WSU scientist used AI to predict likely proteins a virus could attack, which could help plants build a defense to interrupt the viral attack
Associate Dean Rich Zack leads education for future leaders in human sciences, agriculture, environment
Expert scientist and passionate leader leads academics in CAHNRS
‘You are our future’: Dean celebrates 2019 Latino Leadership grads
Ceremony honors young leaders making a difference for Washington’s Latino community.
WSU scientists unmask the humble earwig as an apple-protecting predator
Helping Northwest apple growers protect their crops, WSU scientists have found new proof that earwigs are actually valuable predators in apple orchards, rather than the…
Plastic water bottles may one day fly people cross-country
WSU scientists have found a way to turn household plastic waste products into jet fuel.
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The WSU Bees are getting ready to get back to work for the spring. Here’s how they survive the cold winters.