Central Washington University, College of the Sciences (COTS)
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Central Washington University, College of the Sciences (COTS)
@cwucots.bsky.social
CWU College of the Sciences is comprised of 13 departments and 10 programs in varying sciences.
Ellensburg, WA


cwu.edu/sciences
One more week of math circle and we are having so much fun
May 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This friday, May 9th, The Geology club will be hosting a talk with Dr. Ayla Pamukça. She is a resident volcanologist at Standford and will be sharing experience and advice through her own research on Magmatic Systems and Processes. Join in at 12pm in Discovery Hall room 103.
May 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join American Indian Studies department as they host Ryan Booth for a talk about Native Americans as scouts and soldiers in the U.S. Army, from 1866 to 1947.
The talk will be in Dean 106 at 4pm this Thursday March 13th. See you there!
March 10, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This Thursday (March 13th) join the CWU Astronomy Club for a viewing of an eclipse after a special planetarium show. The show will begin at 8pm in Discovery Hall room 101 on the CWU campus. The eclipse viewing will run from 9pm-midnight. See you there!
March 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
In recognition of Women's History Month, the Museum of Culture and Environment just finished putting up an exhibit in rememberence of Dean hall's namesake: Dorothy Dean. Check out the incredible backstory of Dorothy in our lobby space in Dean hall.
March 9, 2025 at 1:44 AM
Happy International Women's Day! We appreciate recognizing the women in STEM who helped with many significant accomplishments. Today we highlight Mary Anning, an English fossil collector, dealer, and palaeontologist. Who's your favorite historical figure? let us know!
March 9, 2025 at 1:42 AM
The Chemistry Department is hold a Chemistry Panel next monday. Check it out from 2-4pm in Science 147 on the CWU campus and hear from David Bryce, Stephanie Conn, and Hector Casique. See you there!
February 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Just wrapped up our winter Math Circle session! A thank you to the volunteers that make it happen.
February 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The best kind of Chemistry? How about baking! Try out this recipe for candy hearts for valentine's day. www.instructables.com/Homemade-Can...
Homemade Candy Hearts
Homemade Candy Hearts: I always looked forward to getting those tiny boxes filled with candy hearts for Valentine's Day. I distinctly remember the chalky hard texture that made them so enjoyable. Maki...
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February 14, 2025 at 7:01 PM
We had a blast putting at STEM night and we hope you did too! We're so thankful for all our clubs for volunteering their time and helping make it happen. We hope to see you at the next one.
February 13, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Next week on Wednesday, Join the Biology department in remembering Darwin Day with a presentation on Richard Owen. Aka, the man Darwin loved to Hate. This will begin at 4:30pm in Science 147. See you there!
February 4, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We love hosting our monthly Step into STEM program for elementary students. This past Friday, students got to design their own balloon powered cars !!
February 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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To improve conservation strategies, scientists developed an index to measure how stressors like drought and food shortages affect wild animals.
Measuring The Effects Of Early Life Adversity—In Marmots
Scientists used decades of yellow-bellied marmot research to find a way to measure how adverse events affect wild animals’ survival.
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January 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM