Research matters. It powers the medical treatments that keep our families healthy, the innovations that create high-paying jobs, the technologies that help our farmers grow food more efficiently, and the tools our military and first responders rely on to protect and serve. And working alongside researchers, students gain valuable real-world experience for their future careers.
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Research Makes America Healthier
At the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, researchers work tirelessly to fight disease, improve treatments and advance life-changing medical breakthroughs — improving lives across our state and beyond..
Research Makes America Safer
Every day, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are making America safer — in hospitals, labs, forests, classrooms and beyond. With federal support, they’re tackling wildfires, earthquakes, traffic hazards and other urgent challenges.
Research Makes America More Prosperous
See how federally funded ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø research fuels innovation, strengthens local economies, and creates jobs across Washington and the nation.
Protecting us from wildfires
Wildfires are becoming more common and more dangerous. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø engineers are creating new tools to help firefighters stay safe and protect our communities.
From Navy service to neuroscience research
After serving as a nuclear chemist in the U.S. Navy, Kristin Bennett faced serious health challenges, including mini-strokes and autoimmune disorders. Now, as a ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø undergraduate, she brings her firsthand experience with traumatic brain injuries into the lab, working to uncover mysteries about the brain and advance treatments for others.
Early earthquake warnings
Developed at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Washington’s ShakeAlert system warns people seconds before an earthquake hits, giving precious time to prepare or take cover.
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Protecting people who feed America
Farmworkers are essential to putting food on our tables — but their jobs can be dangerous. In Washington, the nation’s #1 apple-producing state, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø researchers are working to prevent common injuries, making agricultural work safer for the people who keep America fed.
Charging up electric vehicles
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø engineers are building better batteries and smarter technology to make electric vehicles cleaner, safer and more affordable. Working with American companies like Ford and General Motors, they’re helping the U.S. stay competitive in clean energy and create high-paying jobs.
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Our research improves lives in local communities here in Washington. Explore stories of how ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø innovations are enhancing health, safety and quality of life in communities across the state.
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