Digital Transformation initiative launches

Marking the next milestone of the “Here and Next” strategic plan, WashU has launched the Digital Transformation initiative. The effort will help position the university as a leader in addressing technological challenges and opportunities now and into the future.

Physicists gain quantum insights from diamonds

Physicists in Arts & Sciences are gaining quantum insights from imperfect crystals. The research supported by the Center for Quantum Leaps advances the field of quantum simulation.

School of Law welcomes new faculty members

The School of Law has added four members to its faculty ranks. Their expertise ranges from international theory to environmental law, criminal justice and immigration.

Research Wire

Ali Ellebedy, an associate professor at the School of Medicine, and colleagues have received a $13 million grant renewal from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for a project that aims to create better vaccines to fight against current and emerging coronaviruses.

Notables

Joe Steensma, a professor of practice at the Brown School, has been named Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor at The Engineering & Design Institute London.