Spring 2023

Vantage points

Looking early for autism

Earlier detection of autism spectrum disorder can help families and kids get the interventions they need.

When will artificial intelligence really pass the test?

Washington State University computer scientists help to measure AI.

To boldly go

Going where no one in their family has gone before

The long kick

Former WSU and Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson kept his faith and focus while setting records.

Is there a sleep connection in autism?

Children with autism are far more likely to have sleep problems. WSU research is investigating the reasons.

Una bienvenida a la WSU

A WSU welcome en Español

Distinguished scholarship tradition

From Rhodes to Fulbrights, a history of scholarship tradition

Whole, new ways for criminal justice

“Lock ’em up” versus a better way

AI for wildlife conservation—from an AI

An experiment with AI writing

Ethical dilemmas of AI-generated art and stories

A discussion with a WSU philosopher

Encoring Seattle’s Edge

The Seattle Edgewater Hotel has a storied place in rock and roll history.

The Edgewater Hotel: Legend of the Sound

A mini-documentary, stories, and photos

It’s in the water

Modern minutia that’s now seen as a very big and widespread problem

Office of Research impact

Real-world results through strategic investments, seed funding, administrative support, and external partnerships

An MVP off the field

Alum nurse Andrea Perry saved a life at a WSU football game...and another on the way to a game.

Quite the kicking career

Videos and stats of legendary Coug kicker Jason Hanson

Scapes and scallions

Garlic scapes and their younger cousins scallions offer a hint of what’s to come in the garden.

Talkback for Spring 2023

Letter about Gardner Minshew, plus a new WSU building

The biggest reunion

WSU Alumni Association News

In 2023, the WSU Alumni Association will host a record-breaking number of class reunions.

Investing in invention

Ron Howell led numerous health innovations to market as CEO of the Washington Research Foundation.

The equity in equality

Rolita Flores Ezeonu seeks justice and equity in higher education.

The progress of changing lives

Donald S. Wood, president and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, wants to improve the lives of people with neuromuscular diseases.

From simple acts—great things come

Nam H. Nguyen struggled in his own life, and now he gives back to others.

Johanna Brown

Teaching science is helping students never lose the creativity and wonder to ask ‘why?’

Empire of Ice and Stone: The Disastrous and Heroic Voyage of the Karluk

Empire of Ice and Stone: A chat with author Buddy Levy

From Refugee to Consul: An American Adventure

By Helen Szablya

Helen Szablya in her own words

A Little Bit of Land

By Jessica Gigot

Highest and Hardest: A Mountain Climber’s Lifetime Odyssey to the Top of the World

By Chris Kopczynski

Seattle’s Streetcar Era: An Illustrated History, 1884–1941

By Mike Bergman, published by WSU Press

Briefly noted

Books by WSU alumni, faculty, and WSU Press

Class notes

Updates from Cougs all over

In memoriam

WSU alumni, faculty and staff who have passed away

Volcano views

At WSU Vancouver, Mount St. Helens offers a picturesque beauty and scientific opportunity.

Digital magazine

The Spring 2023 issue in fullscreen and tablet PDF, web viewer, and print on demand