Shen receives environmental performance award
Shiran Victoria Shen, an assistant professor of political science in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, received the 2025 World Citizen Prize in Environmental Performance from the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management.
Accelerating real-world impact in public health
WashU launches Ryan Institute for Interdisciplinary Health Solutions
How chemical “sponges” could change the world: A conversation with Zach Zheng
Zach Zheng uses AI to create metallic-organic compounds with potential applications far beyond the lab.
A conversation with public health entrepreneur Joe Steensma
A professor of practice, Steensma focuses on the integration of business and entrepreneurialism with public health
Losos, Zorumski receive faculty achievement awards
Founders Day recognizes distinguished faculty, alumni, supporters
WashU students challenge Missouri air pollution findings
Two students from Washington University in St. Louis’ Interdisciplinary Environmental Clinic (IEC) recently took aim at the state’s arguments about who bears responsibility for harmful air pollution in the St. Louis region.
WashU Medicine Restaurants Earn Green Dining Alliance Certifications
Shell Café and Farmstead Café, both located at the Medical Campus, recently earned 5-star Green Dining Alliance certification, the program’s highest honor.
WashU-sponsored Thursday Nights at the Museum celebrate St. Louis
Free, family-friendly event features performances, panel discussions, film and music
Drilling deep to study the oxygenation of Earth
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Some 2.3 to 2.4 billion years ago, Earth underwent a monumental transformation that forever altered the planet’s course. Cyanobacteria evolved a new kind of photosynthesis that unleashed tremendous amounts of oxygen into the oceans and atmosphere, setting the stage for life as we know it.
Advancing our mission: Rapid progress, big wins from strategic plan
WashU is recognizing successes while planning for the years ahead.