Bo Li Installed as the Stanley A. Sawyer Professor
At the installation ceremony, Li gave a talk entitled “Sailing to Statistics, Climate, and Health.”
Synthetic biology leads to recyclable textiles
Researchers develop engineered protein polymers that can be easily recycled and reused
WashU Expert: Scaling up the circular economy
If the world has excess carbon dioxide; why not turn it into something more useful?
The Class of 2026: Student researchers create knowledge, communicate purpose
WashU Class Acts spotlights some of the Class of 2026 graduates who have engaged in meaningful research during their years at WashU.
Gardening: Who grows food in St. Louis?
We asked gardeners “What, if any, concerns do you have about growing food in your home or community garden?”
WashU, Sodexo partner with Operation Food Search
WashU and Sodexo teamed up on a new program, the Good Vibes Food Drive, allowing students turn those points into community support.
Faculty respond to +AI initiative
After the launch of the provost office’s +AI academic initiative to integrate AI into the classroom, divisions continue to ensue concerning AI and opinions on the University’s largely positive position on the technology.
How WashU researchers are using AI to transform discovery
WashU scientists in biology, chemistry, and physics are using new tools to study evolution, design materials, and model cellular behavior.
Staff Editorial: Before you move out, give back
As the end of the academic year approaches, the task of moving out and shedding whatever excess you’ve accumulated over the semesters can feel Herculean.
My problem with Pixar ecocinema
A common critique leveled at recent Pixar films is that they assume their audience, children, is unintelligent and or uninterested in higher-level thinking.