July 28, 2025
WSAS to examine ways to value distributed solar power generation and storage in Washington state
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.
January 22, 2024
The Hoveida Family Foundation's gift will support several upcoming WSAS activities in key areas such as developing the future STEM workforce, advancing Indian and Native health, and assessing the impact of COVID-19 on K-12 students.
December 5, 2023
17 members of the Washington State Academy of Sciences are among the most influential researchers in the world, according to the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2023 list from Clarivate.
November 15, 2023
The Academy has made significant progress in advancing the strategic priorities set forth by the WSAS Board of Directors in 2022.
November 1, 2023
Over the next year, WSAS will work collaboratively with legislators and other stakeholders to design a nonpartisan fellowship program that meets the needs of legislators in Washington state.
October 23, 2023
Students were selected based on original STEM research they conducted while in high school.
August 10, 2023
WSAS held a joint meeting with the National Academies on wastewater-based infectious disease surveillance.
August 2, 2023
WSAS' newly published roundtable summary includes a request for cross-sector collaboration and public engagement to leverage potential opportunities and overcome obstacles.
July 17, 2023
Current board members Allison Campbell elected as president-elect and Doug Call takes on secretary; Susmita Bose and Terry McElwain to join board.
July 16, 2023
29 new members recognized for their scientific achievement and willingness to work on behalf of the academy for the benefit of Washington State.
