What’s in a sidewalk?
A graduate public health course examines the effects of built environments, from local crosswalks to global cityscapes.
A conversation with global cardiovascular researcher Victor G. Dávila-Román
A career that began in the U.S. Army caring for active-duty personnel and their families has evolved into leading research, mentorship, and partnerships reshaping cardiovascular health in St. Louis and around the world.
For Hester Blum, scholarship is an expedition
From “Moby-Dick” to the Northwest Passage, Blum follows literary questions beyond the archive and into the environments that shaped them.
From Classroom to Community: CAPS GIS Students Map Safer Streets
The search for answers on why St. Louis experienced its deadliest year on record for pedestrians
Local teachers join WashU faculty for Summer Teacher Researcher Program
Ten teachers from across the St. Louis region will partner with WashU faculty.
2026 Summer Undergraduate Researchers
We are proud to introduce the undergraduate students selected to participate in the 2026 Summer Undergraduate Research Program! The 2026 cohort is made up of 15 students, representing 11 different departments from across McKelvey School of Engineering and the School of Arts & Sciences. Three of the students are new to research and they are […]
2025 Global Incubator Seed Grants awarded
We are excited to announce that eleven new projects have been awarded Global Incubator Seed Grants, enabling WashU faculty to kickstart innovative international collaborations.
Guide to a Sustainable Halloween: Closing the Loop on Halloween Essentials
Each year, the month of October is marked by Halloween traditions. People of all ages dress up in costumes, carve pumpkins, host parties, or go trick-or-treating with family. However, the ecological impact of Halloween is frighteningly high, as many costumes and decorations end up in landfills after one use.
Environmental Research & Creativity Week 2026
February 23-27, 2026 Environmental Research and Creativity Week 2026 was the culmination of months of hard work and collaboration with all of our partners. The week was a vibrant showcase of our community’s ingenuity and collaboration that sparked connections that will last well beyond the event. Across five days, the week featured fifteen events, highlighted […]
WashU Public Health hosts panel on building resilient food systems
Experts on biodiversity, food security, nutrition policy discuss ways to jointly promote sustainable agriculture, improved nutrition.