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Western Washington University

Bellingham, Washington

wwu.edu

Total Patents

11

National Rank

#217

Top Category

Chemistry & Materials

YoY Growth

200.0%

Innovation DNA

Patent activity distribution across technology categories

Education Profile

Key education metrics from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Enrollment

13,574

Graduation Rate

66%

STEM Degrees

17%

Avg. Earnings

$50,600

10 yrs after entry

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

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Patent Activity by Year

3
2018
3
2019
1
2021
3
2023
1
2025

Technology Categories

Sample Patents

Use of marine algae for co-producing alkenones, alkenone derivatives, and co-products

2019-02-19 US10208321 ↗

Photoluminescent semiconductor nanocrystal-based luminescent solar concentrators

2019-06-11 US10317602 ↗

Nanoscale nickel phosphide catalysts for hydrotreatment

2019-09-10 US10406509 ↗

Use of marine algae for co-producing alkenones, alkenone derivatives, and co-products

2021-09-14 US11118199 ↗

Use of marine algae for co-producing alkenones, alkenone derivatives, and co-products

2023-04-25 US11634738 ↗

Systems and methods for locating tagged objects in remote regions

2023-11-07 US11808873 ↗

Alkenone-based formulations for topical applications

2023-12-12 US11839675 ↗

Distal-screw guiding system for interlocking intramedullary nail implants

2025-07-08 US12349947 ↗

Use of marine algae for producing polymers

2018-01-30 US9879288 ↗

Photoluminescent semiconductor nanocrystal-based luminescent solar concentrators

2018-05-08 US9964680 ↗