College of Science and Engineering

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New microscope, endless possibilities	Western’s Biology Department saved $50,000 on the purchase of a powerful new microscope that has the ability to capture 3D images of cells. The total cost to Western was $65,325.	2015-02-24
Computer simulation shows where volcanic ash could go if Mount Baker erupts	A computer simulation delves 6,600 years into the past to show where volcanic ash would go if Mount Baker blew today. The simulation is on the website of the Mount Baker Volcano Research Center at mbvrc.wordpress.com. Bellingham geologist Dave Tucker, who is an…	2015-02-23
Submissions open for sustainability challenge; �� students were winners last year		2015-02-19
Crowdfunding effort helps buy new microscope		2015-02-19
Joel Swisher working to expand degree offerings at Institute for Energy Studies at ��	Joel Swisher, the new director of the Institute for Energy Studies at Western Washington University, stumbled across the institute by chance after his son enrolled at Western. At the time, Swisher, 57, was living in Boulder, Colo., where he was an independent…	2015-02-17
Seda has research published in journal 'Science'		2015-02-17
Mount Baker: Snow-capped volcano towers over Whatcom County	When it comes to Whatcom County, nothing is more iconic than Mount Baker. At 10,781 feet it’s the third tallest mountain in the state, a snowcapped dome visible from much of the county, a constant presence, and, for some people, a sacred one.	2015-02-17
Women in male-dominated careers — Making a difference	On Friday, Feb. 6, at the China Harbor Restaurant, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation hosted a luncheon to honor female professionals who are making a difference by working in male-dominated careers. This occasion marked the 20th anniversary of the organization.	2015-02-13
Making teeth tough: Beavers show way to improve our enamel	Beavers don't brush their teeth, and they don't drink fluoridated water, but a new Northwestern University study reports beavers do have protection against tooth decay built into the chemical structure of their teeth: iron.	2015-02-13
The life cycle of stars	Dust to dust: the life cycle of stars will be the topic of discussion at the next meeting of the Coast chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on Feb. 13. Guest speaker is Dr. Kristen Larson, associate professor at Western Washington University. Her presentation starts at 7:30…	2015-02-06

New microscope, endless possibilities

Western’s Biology Department saved $50,000 on the purchase of a powerful new microscope that has the ability to capture 3D images of cells.
The total cost to Western was $65,325.

2015-02-24

Computer simulation shows where volcanic ash could go if Mount Baker erupts

A computer simulation delves 6,600 years into the past to show where volcanic ash would go if Mount Baker blew today.

The simulation is on the website of the Mount Baker Volcano Research Center at mbvrc.wordpress.com. Bellingham geologist Dave Tucker, who is an…

2015-02-23

Submissions open for sustainability challenge; �� students were winners last year

2015-02-19

Crowdfunding effort helps buy new microscope

2015-02-19

Joel Swisher working to expand degree offerings at Institute for Energy Studies at ��

Joel Swisher, the new director of the Institute for Energy Studies at Western Washington University, stumbled across the institute by chance after his son enrolled at Western.

At the time, Swisher, 57, was living in Boulder, Colo., where he was an independent…

2015-02-17

Seda has research published in journal 'Science'

2015-02-17

Mount Baker: Snow-capped volcano towers over Whatcom County

When it comes to Whatcom County, nothing is more iconic than Mount Baker.

At 10,781 feet it’s the third tallest mountain in the state, a snowcapped dome visible from much of the county, a constant presence, and, for some people, a sacred one.

2015-02-17

Women in male-dominated careers — Making a difference

On Friday, Feb. 6, at the China Harbor Restaurant, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation hosted a luncheon to honor female professionals who are making a difference by working in male-dominated careers. This occasion marked the
20th anniversary of the organization.

2015-02-13

Making teeth tough: Beavers show way to improve our enamel

Beavers don't brush their teeth, and they don't drink fluoridated water, but a new Northwestern University study reports beavers do have protection against tooth decay built into the chemical structure of their teeth: iron.

2015-02-13

The life cycle of stars

Dust to dust: the life cycle of stars will be the topic of discussion at the next meeting of the Coast chapter of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on Feb. 13.

Guest speaker is Dr. Kristen Larson, associate professor at Western Washington University. Her presentation starts at 7:30…

2015-02-06

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