Office of Research and Graduate Education

WSU Vancouver faculty research engages students in globally relevant disciplines and issues that fuel economic growth and development in Southwest Washington.

The Office of Research and Graduate Education at WSU Vancouver promotes research excellence across campus by supporting faculty efforts to secure extramural funding and the Faculty Research Mini-Grant program.

The office supports the development and expansion of graduate education and training programs, provides professional development workshops for graduate students and partners with the Office of Student Involvement to administer the WSU Vancouver Graduate Student Travel Grant program.

Current Research

Dr. Linda Eddy, Assistant Professor of Nursing, focuses her research on the experiences of children with a variety of physical and development challenges and the families of those children.


Office of Research and Graduate Education

Robert C. Bates, Ph.D.
Director of Research and Graduate Education
bates@wsu.edu
Phone:360.546.9254

Margaret Bowe
Grant and Contract Administrator
margaret_bowe@vancouver.wsu.edu
Phone:360.546.9486

Jennifer Prewitt
Program Coordinator
jsprewitt@vancouver.wsu.edu
Phone:360.546.9159