WSU, Fluke partnership expands hands‑on training for engineering students

Engineering students across Washington State University will soon train with the same diagnostic and measurement tools used in advanced industrial plants, power utilities, and manufacturing facilities worldwide, thanks to a new partnership with Everett-based Fluke Corporation.

The collaboration will place professional-grade Fluke equipment into engineering classrooms and labs across five campuses, giving more than 4,000 Voiland College students hands-onexperience with the tools widely used in industry. The agreement also includes the creation of a new Fluke Engineering Lab at WSU Everett and expert guidance in the integration of Fluke tools into upper-level courses in WSU's Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.

"Fluke has been an extraordinary partner to Washington State University for nearly four decades, and this expanded collaboration strengthens our shared commitment to preparing rising engineers to become industry leaders," said WSU President Betsy Cantwell. "By establishing the Fluke Engineering Lab and integrating professional-grade tools across our campuses, we are giving thousands of Cougs the chance to work with the same technologies used in the field. Partnerships like this accelerate hands-onlearning, drive innovation in engineering education, and ensure our students graduate ready to contribute from day one. This is exactly the kind of industry alignment that moves WSU and the communities we serve forward."

Partnerships like this accelerate hands-onlearning, drive innovation in engineering education, and ensure our students graduate ready to contribute from day one.

Students will have access to more than 30 Fluke instruments, including calibration systems, thermal imaging cameras, digital multimeters, airflow meters, temperature scanners, and energy loggers. These tools are commonly used in manufacturing, utilities, and other technical industries to diagnose equipment problems, monitor systems, and improve energy efficiency.

"Preparing the next generation of engineers takes more than classroom study; it takes real tools, real experience, and real connection to the industry. By expanding access to Fluke technology across five campuses, we're helping ensure graduates step into the workforce confident, capable, and ready to make an immediate impact. We are proud to partner with Washington State University as we strive to help prepare the next generation of technicians, electricians, and engineers for the workforce," said Parker Burke, president of Fluke Corporation.

The equipment will be deployed across WSU's campuses in Pullman, Everett, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and the Global Campus. In Pullman, the Owen Science and Engineering Library will also make the devices available for checkout so students can use them for projects and independent experimentation outside of class.

Fluke will also continue its longstanding mentorship program connecting WSU students with engineers and other industry professionals, providing guidance on career paths and insight into real-world engineering challenges.

University and industry leaders say the collaboration reflects a shared effort to strengthen experiential learning opportunities while helping graduates transition more smoothly from the classroom to technical careers.