COVID-19 infections increase risk of brain problems

A comprehensive analysis of federal data by researchers at the School of Medicine shows people who have had COVID-19 are at an elevated risk of developing neurological conditions within the first year after infection.

Tighter school security leads to lower test scores, study finds

As schools around the country have ramped up security efforts in response to recent school shootings, a new study from the Brown School suggests that increased surveillance is having a detrimental impact on academic performance.

Climate of opportunity

WashU has taken a leadership role in the Midwest Climate Collaborative, whose members aim to develop a cohesive response to specific climate challenges in the region. The collaborative is currently soliciting questions for its climate research agenda.

Research Wire

Sociocultural anthropologist Pascal Boyer, in Arts & Sciences, received a $2 million grant from the Templeton Religion Trust to examine historical and modern religious customs that fall outside of institutionalized religion.

Research Wire

Research from a multi-institutional team, including Randall Martin at the McKelvey School of Engineering, estimated sugarcane fires in South Florida produce harmful emissions in quantities on par with vehicles — and play a role in the region’s mortality rates.

Announcements

Support program for Danforth Campus faculty extended

The Office of the Provost is extending its program to support Danforth Campus tenure-track faculty whose work has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Applications are due by Oct. 17.

Announcements

Harris Award nominations sought

Nominations are being accepted for the Jane and Whitney Harris St. Louis Community Service Award, which honors a couple for extraordinary contributions to the metropolitan St. Louis area’s culture and welfare. The deadline is Oct. 31.