2023 was a year of weather extremes, with damaging floods, fires, and storms unfolding across the globe.
The United States logged a historic number of billion-dollar weather disasters, while smoke from Canada’s wildfires choked parts of the country.
“It’s kind of odd to be talking about our neighbor just to the north, but they really did have such a big impact in North America and also globally,” says Nathan Santo Domingo, a field meteorologist with Washington State University’s AgWeatherNet.
Besides the highest ever reported number of acres burned, the Canadian wildfire season was unusual for its longevity. “Wildfire season got going … » More …
Descendants of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, the first Jesuit priest in the Pacific Northwest, visit the region to explore his complex legacy and engage with Indigenous communities on the 150th anniversary of his death. » More ...
Nancy Li Schmidt and her family are actively engaged in worldschooling, a form of homeschooling where their children learn through travel and real-world experiences, fostering independence, global awareness, and compassion as they explore various countries and cultures during extended journeys. » More ...
Robert “Bob” Appleyard (’75 Zool., ’79 MS Environ. Sci., ’86 PhD Vet. Sci.) rowed with Cougar Crew all four years of college, coached Washington State University’s women’s crew team for a year during graduate school, and went on to become a longtime race official with the United State Rowing Association (USRowing) and International Federation of Rowing Associations (FISA).
In 2023, he gave the keynote address during Cougar Crew Days. Find his speech below.
Bob Appleyard, a former Washington State University rower and distinguished race official in the world of rowing, shares his journey from a novice to an accomplished figure in the sport, officiating races at various levels, including the Olympics, and receiving multiple awards for his contributions to rowing. » More ...
Washington State University researchers adapt livestock and crops such as potatoes, apples, and wheat to feed a more crowded, warming planet. » More ...
