Washington State University President Kirk Schulz has elevated the university’s Entrepreneurial Faculty Ambassadors program to a Presidential Task Force status and appointed associate professor Amit Dhingra to lead the program. The moves signify the increased institutional emphasis WSU is placing on efforts to translate university research into products and services that benefit the public. The […]
Greek yogurt is one of the most popular dairy products in America. The benefits of yogurt consumption are well-documented, but production of the popular snack results in a large amount of acidic whey; a byproduct that causes an economic and environmental challenge.
Global Fiberglass Solutions, Inc. is helping industries reduce their environmental impact and growing jobs in Washington and beyond. For the past three years, Washington State University researchers have helped advance both missions.
Greek yogurt is the fastest growing dairy product line in America. The benefits of yogurt consumption are well-documented, but Greek yogurt production results in a large amount of acidic whey; a byproduct that the yogurt industry has no economic use for. A WSU food science team has developed a solution: a tasty new low-calorie beverage […]
When Samual Byrd saw the daily challenges his mom faced as a recently-diagnosed diabetes patient, he wanted to do something to help her get healthy again. As a bioengineering student and entrepreneurship fellow at Washington State University, he was uniquely suited to actually take on that challenge. And he did.