The Record

Researcher works to thwart antibiotic resistance

Microbiologist Gautam Dantas, of the School of Medicine, is working to sequence vast quantities of bacterial DNA. The hope is to understand — and stay a step ahead — of antibiotic resistance.

Kemper Art Museum to expand

The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum is among the oldest teaching museums in the country. To help secure its future, the William T. Kemper Foundation has pledged $5 million to fund long-range capital needs, including a major expansion.

Engineers win $2 million grant to design better batteries

Batteries’ performance and durability have improved in recent years, but there are still limits on what can be used safely and efficiently. Vijay Ramani, of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, received a $2 million federal grant to improve their design.

Video team captures excitement of Debate Day

From the national networks beginning their broadcasts at daybreak to the post-debate Spin Alley frenzy, Oct. 9 was a historic day on campus. The university’s video team captured many of the moments.

Documenting history

Students from the Sam Fox School spent debate weekend covering the action, and they put a unique spin on things, depicting events through drawing and photography.

Student volunteers: In the center of the action

The hottest ticket this weekend was the presidential debate. The second-highest prize was a volunteer job that landed the lucky worker close to the action.