Egyptian blues
A team of Washington State University-led researchers has recreated the world’s oldest synthetic pigment, called Egyptian blue.
Explore this color revival
Student Spotlight:
Cordell Dunham
I chose WSU for the great community and proximity to home. The Pullman community is one of the best in the country for college campus communities. They are welcoming and show great hospitality.
Researchers recycle wind turbine blade materials to make improved plastics
A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed Washington State University researchers to re-purpose the materials to create stronger plastics.
WSU students named finalists in NASA competition
A team of Washington State University students is one of 12 groups from around the U.S. who were selected by NASA as finalists in the 2025 Human Lander Challenge.
Welcome New Faculty
Charul Chadha
Chadha researches bio-inspired design, advanced additive manufacturing, and sustainable repair methods for high-performance polymers.
Nilanjan Mitra
Mitra’s research focuses on the physics and chemistry of materials to tackle critical challenges in defense, space, and nuclear applications.
Student Spotlight:
Tristan Griffith
My dream is to go to space, but I don’t yet know the exact path to get there. I chose the broadest engineering major to give myself the most options for my future.”
