Apple Tasters Wanted
Would you like to participate in an apple panel? The purpose of the project is to characterize apples based on their sensory properties (flavor and texture). The project will involve a series of training sessions, followed by apple evaluations. This project does require a time commitment of 3 times a week, 1 hour per session for 3 weeks (between January 19 and February 6), at a meeting time and day to be agreed upon by participants. Following training, there will be one week of final evaluations starting on Feb 9th (3 sessions of 30 minutes each). To show our appreciation for your involvement, you will be rewarded with a small, non-monetary incentive at the close of each training session, a raffle at the close of the week of training and a WSU product at the completion of the formal evaluations.
We would like you to be involved, but please carefully consider the time commitment. It is critical that you attend each of the training sessions in order to gain the expertise needed for the final apple evaluations.
Please contact Maite Andrea Chauvin if you would like to participate by sending her an e-mail about your availability.
Interview with Amit Dhingra on the Apple Genome Project
NPR affiliate KPLU radio recently aired an interview with Amit Dhingra, one of the leaders of the Apple Genome Project, about the project and its goals. Listen to the interview here »
Videos about Our Majors
You asked, we answered: What can you do with a degree from CAHNRS? Check out this new series of videos about the career possibilites you'll have with a B.S. or B.A. from our college.
We've got videos about all our undergraduate programs - just visit You Tube to get the low down on careers with CAHNRS.
Watch more videos featuring students talking about life at WSU.
WSU Bear Research in Scientific American
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People who are bedridden for months at a time may develop brittle bones and become weak as their muscles wither with inactivity. Hibernating bears, meanwhile, emerge from their dens ready to forage and fight—bones and muscles intact—despite four to seven months of virtual immobility. Learn more about what we can learn from sleeping bears »
National Rankings for Ag Sciences at WSU
We're number two--and number four, six, seven and eight! Researchers in the agricultural sciences at Washington State University are among the most productive in the nation, ranking in the top 10 in almost every ag-related discipline. Learn more about about the productivity of our world-class faculty. Read Dean Bernardo's blog »
Upcoming Events
Jan. 24 - A Celebration of Washington Wines. Black Tie Gala held at Chateau Ste. Michelle, this is an auction to raise money for the Viticulture and Enology program.
Feb. 15 - Nomnations due for CAHNRS Women's History Recognition Awards. Download nomination forms in PDF: Community Leadership and Public Service; Professional and Academic Leadership.
New on Dan Bernardo's Blog
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Recent weeks have been filled with important budget news for the state, WSU, and CAHNRS. As I noted in my message to CAHNRS faculty and staff just before Thanksgiving, I will communicate as clearly and consistently as possible about how we as a college will approach the budget challenges ahead. Given recent news, it's a good time for an update. Read more »
Two Faculty Positions in Crop Breeding and Genetics
Washington State University – Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, open rank, in Crop Breeding and Genetics (2 positions – winter wheat, spring wheat). 12-month, tenure-track/tenured. Required: PhD in plant breeding, genetics or a closely related field at the time of hiring; demonstrated knowledge and experience in applied, field-based plant breeding and molecular genetics; excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated record of scholarship commensurate with rank. For full position description listing responsibilities, application process and additional background information click here. (Search #’s 5196 and 5197). Contact: Dr. Richard T. Koenig, c/o Deb Marsh, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Washington State University, PO Box 646420, Pullman, WA 99164-6420; Phone (509)335-2915; FAX (509) 335-1758; email: marshdj@wsu.edu. Electronic applications are welcome. Review of applications begins March 1, 2009. EEO/AA/ADA