Center to focus on nature-inspired alternatives to plastics

A team of researchers at the McKelvey School of Engineering has established the Synthetic Biology Manufacturing of Advanced Materials Research Center to work across disciplines to find nature-inspired alternatives to plastics.

How WashU educators manage tech in the classroom

Is technology more of an ally or an enemy in education? At the recent iTeach Conference, hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning, educators shared how they use technology to boost learning — and when they keep it out of the classroom.

WashU Expert on role of a higher purpose in banking

Anjan Thakor, at Olin Business School, offers a new tool to help bank executives identify their organization’s culture and purpose, which ultimately drives risk-taking and overall performance.

Notables

Gregory J. Zipfel, MD, head of the Department of Neurosurgery at the School of Medicine, has been awarded the Ralph G. Dacey Jr., MD, Medal for Outstanding Cerebrovascular Research.

Announcements

Classics offers new Biggs Travel Award

The Department of Classics in Arts & Sciences has announced a new opportunity for faculty and student travel relating to Greco-Roman antiquity. Applications are due Feb. 15.