Dr. Jim Cook, co-founder of WSAS, was recently honored by WSU with an honorary doctorate “in recognition of over 40 years of research on soil borne pathogens and his service to WSU and the agricultural community of the Pacific Northwest.” Dr. Cook is profiled in the most recent edition of the WSU Magazine (Spring 2019). We’re so fortunate to have Dr. Cook and his expertise in our membership. To read the entire profile, click here.
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The Washington State Legislature asked the Washington State Academy of Sciences to study the value of distributed solar power generation and storage, and to develop recommendations for future compensation methods. The WSAS’s recently published interim report details engagement with interested parties and a research plan for continued analysis.
July 17, 2025
New members were elected in recognition of their scientific achievement and willingness to work on behalf of the Academy for the benefit of Washington state.
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WSAS members elected Doug Call as President-elect; Ljiljana Paša-Tolić as Secretary; Rita Fuchs and David Takeuchi as new board members; and Michael Goodchild and Julie Kmec as returning board members.
