Updated report outlines steps to confront environmental racism in St. Louis
A new WashU report examining environmental racism in St. Louis offers updated data and a series of recommendations aimed at addressing longstanding disparities in health, housing and environmental conditions across the region.
WashU Arboretum Biodiversity Inventory 2024
The 2024 Biodiversity Inventory is the WashU Arboretum’s first effort to document the breadth of species that have been observed on the Danforth Campus.
WashU’s economic impact totals $9.8 billion
University drew $1 billion in external funding that led to scientific advances, new jobs
Community Garden Health Research
WashU researchers in biology, public health, and environmental engineering are studying the health benefits of community garden participation. This research aims to strengthen community partnerships and position WashU as a university recognized for expertise in community garden research.
Building Trust Behind the Tap
University program seeks to close household water-data gaps with filter-based monitoring
A conversation with environmental epidemiologist Tracy Bastain
As an environmental epidemiologist, Tracy Bastain investigates how external factors — chemical, physical and biological — impact human health.
Steensma installed as E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor
Joseph T. Steensma, a professor of practice in the School of Public Health, has been installed as the inaugural E. Desmond and Mary Ann Lee Professor at Washington University in St. Louis.
Sun sets on the Sunlight glacier
WashU researchers monitor, measure melting glacier system in Wyoming
Four named senior members of National Academy of Inventors
Four researchers from Washington University in St. Louis have been named senior members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
WashU researchers bring findings — and questions — to St. Louis gardeners
From toxic metals in the soil to hidden hunger, researchers shared knowledge with local growers and asked for theirs in return