Robin Matthews
Professor Environmental Sciences Robin Matthews’ Retirement Party will be held from 2:30-4 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec 11 in Parks Hall 441. All are welcome.
Matthews has more than 34 years of history with WWU. In 1985 she started at Western as a…
Some researchers say the extent of possible changes to health risks based on the water quality standard adjustments are difficult to pin down.
"Anytime a regulation is changed, there's actually a calculation that's supposed to be done. There are often assumptions made in…
WWU Professor of Environmental Sciences and Director of Western's Institute for Watershed Studies Robin Matthews will present "What is This Slime in My Water?" at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, April 4 in Academic West 204 as part of the Huxley College Speaker Series.
The Institute for…
At its heart, so much about the scientific discoveries that have moved human civilization forward comes down to one thing: data.
For hundreds of years, this paradigm has ruled the scientific process – scientist collects data, scientist analyzes data, scientist comes to conclusion based…
Robin Matthews, director of Western Washington University’s Institute for Watershed Studies, loves algae; she gets giddy even talking about it – even the types so toxic they can kill you.
“I just think they are the most fascinating little creatures,” she said. “Having researched them for…
It will take years to restore Lake Whatcom to what it was, just as it took years for the problem to develop.
“The lake is still showing signs of residential runoff. It’s going to take time. It’s going to take more time than people want to give it. It’s the kind of…
Western Washington University Professor of Environmental Science Robin Matthews, director of Western’s Huxley College of the Environment Institute for Watershed Studies, is working with two student volunteers to provide water-quality monitoring data for Washington lakes as part of the…
Summer quarter offers many of the folks in Western Libraries a chance to catch up on long-term projects and prepare for the beginning of the new academic year. Those at Western Washington University who are seeking ways to showcase their research and scholarly work, or who are interested in…
One need only glance at the “Faculty Notes” page of Western Today to get a sense of the depth and range of research, scholarship and creative works that Western Washington University's faculty are producing. Western CEDAR, Western Washington University’s institutional…
The latest annual report on Lake Whatcom water quality seems to be frustrating people who want to see dramatic improvement and drastic measures to get there.
In a recent news report, lead Lake Whatcom researcher Robin Matthews said there are no quick fixes for lake…