When waves meet the shore, sea spray levels up
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis find sea spray concentrations, used in measuring cloud formation, can vary widely and estimates made from shore should not apply to lower levels of spray on the open ocean.
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Book offers roadmap for early-career medical professionals
Pediatric anesthesiologist Tom Cox, MD, a professor emeritus at WashU Medicine, has published “Becoming an Intentional Physician,” with a foreword from Arts & Sciences’ Tim Bono. The work offers guidance to aspiring and early-career doctors to cultivate a purposeful career. Read about this and other recent works on the Source Bookshelf.
Improve the stewardship of federal research funds
If scientists want to retain government and public confidence in their quest for knowledge and progress, then the scientific community must promptly come together and craft workable solutions. There is little time to waste, writes Richard Stanton.
‘Adult education for all types of learners’
Sean Armstrong, dean of WashU’s School of Continuing & Professional Studies, talks on a podcast episode about the school’s goals as well as the challenges and importance of continuing education programs for nontraditional students.
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Researcher for a day
WashU engineer Marcus Foston regularly hosts middle school students to learn about cutting-edge science. It’s part of WashU’s immersive “Researcher for a Day” program.
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The United States of no states?
What would America look like if there were no state governments? Stephen H. Legomsky, the John S. Lehmann University Professor Emeritus at WashU Law, tackles that question in his new book, “Reimagining the American Union: The Case for Abolishing State Government,” published by Cambridge University Press.