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A new initiative from the Washington State Academy of Sciences called Growing with AI will bring together the state’s tech giants and diverse farming community to tackle pressing challenges in the agriculture industry.

Amid political polarization and uncertain federal research policy, Washington leaders are betting on stability through a unique innovation ecosystem rooted in the state’s institutions and businesses. That was a theme at the 20th anniversary celebration of the Washington State Academy of Sciences, held Tuesday evening at Seattle’s Museum of Flight.

WSAS Executive Director Melanie Roberts discusses the Academy with Geekwire and shares what keeps her hopeful during this challenging time for the U.S. scientific sector.

The earth’s climate is changing so quickly that even the most powerful computer models can hardly keep up. How to fix that was one of many discussions involving artificial intelligence at the Washington State Academy of Sciences 2024 symposium in Seattle.

WSAS convened folks from universities, government agencies and industry at our 17th Annual Symposium - AI for Washington State: Using Artificial Intelligence to explore, discover and understand - to discuss how they are using AI to address daunting challenges in climate and wildfires, agriculture and health as well as the implications for AI policy and regulations.

The 2023 WSAS symposium, "Sustainable Aviation in Washington State: Connecting Policy, Technology Infrastructure and Workforce Development needs" was covered.

This article features WSAS's 2022 report, commissioned by the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife, assessing the scientific and technical aspects of potential management actions of populations of seals and sea lions.

The 2021 WSAS symposium, "COVID-19 Science & Society" was covered.

The 2021 WSAS symposium, "COVID-19: Science & Society" was covered.

The 2021 WSAS symposium, "COVID-19: Science & Society" was covered.

WSAS leadership wrote an op-ed on the scientific community's response to COVID-19.

The work of the WSAS Underwater Acoustics and Disturbance Committee was mentioned.