Our people
Seniors Darden, Seiler were Rhodes Scholars finalists
Washington University in St. Louis seniors Elijah Darden and Isaac Seiler were both Rhodes Scholars finalists, one of the world’s highest academic honors.
Our expertise
The main events: How scenes from life shape consciousness, build memories
Brain science researchers at WashU are studying how the brain perceives, processes and remembers everyday events. Their goal is to create an intervention that could improve memory by helping people segment events.
Researchers define new subtypes of common brain disorder
Researchers at WashU have used AI tools to describe three sub-types of Chiari type-1, which will help guide clinicians to make the most effective treatment decisions for their patients.
Our impact
First-gen students support the next generation of peers
The path to WashU is different for every first-generation student, says Anna Gonzalez, vice chancellor for student affairs. But they all share the qualities of talent, grit and a commitment to give back. On Friday, WashU recognizes the success of its first-gen students during National First-Generation College Celebration Day.
School of Law launches clinic to provide free legal services to veterans
The School of Law at Washington University in St. Louis will recognize this Veterans Day with the grand opening of its new Veterans Law Clinic, aimed at educating students while providing free legal services to veterans.
Videos
Beyond visual data
Can we ever see too much data? Yes, actually. In some situations, visual overload can paralyze decision-making. But over the last year, the interdisciplinary SAIL lab, with help from WashU Rowing, has explored nonvisual means for transmitting real-time performance feedback.
