Research and stories

WashU EnviroCorps members combine environmental stewardship, social impact

Ramesh Agarwal will receive the 2025 John J. Montgomery Award for Distinguished Innovation in Aerospace from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) in May 2025.

Jason He, an expert in wastewater treatment and environmental biotechnology, has been named the Laura and William Jens Professor of Environmental Engineering.

Building on a long history of successful collaboration, Washington University in St. Louis and the Missouri Botanical Garden are welcoming two internationally recognized botanists who will have joint appointments with both research institutions.

Ever seen an image of an animal and wondered, “What is that?” TaxaBind, a new tool developed by computer scientists in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, can sate that curiosity and more.

Fangqiong Ling, an assistant professor of energy, environmental and chemical engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named among ACS Environmental Au’s 2024 “Rising Stars in Environmental Research.”

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement has awarded its 22nd annual Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award to eight members of the WashU community who are making a positive impact in the St. Louis region.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a sensor that detects airborne H5N1 avian flu. The sensor could be used in large agricultural operations to monitor pathogen outbreaks.

At a critical juncture for agriculture and public health, Washington University in St. Louis is launching the Food and Agriculture Research Mission (FARM), an ambitious initiative that aims to address challenges in agricultural production, food distribution and access to nutritious foods by developing practical, scalable solutions for global impact.

An experiment led by researchers at Washington University in St. Louis is one step closer to space.