Reflections on Ferguson, 10 years after Michael Brown

WashU experts in fields from psychology to law to urban design weigh in on what has changed in the St. Louis region and beyond since the Aug. 9, 2014, killing of Michael Brown, as well as where circumstances have remained frustratingly the same.

Nasal COVID-19 vaccine halts transmission

A nasal COVID-19 vaccine based on WashU technology blocks transmission of the virus, according to an animal study by researchers at the School of Medicine. The findings suggest that such vaccines could play a critical role in containing the spread of respiratory infections.

WashU Expert compares parties’ economic plans

“Envy of the world” or a disgrace? Olin Business School’s John Horn discusses the state of the U.S. economy, President Joe Biden’s economic legacy and what to expect from a future Harris or Trump presidency.

Notables

A research paper by computer scientist Umar Iqbal at the McKelvey School of Engineering has been named runner-up for the Caspar Bowden Award for Outstanding Research in Privacy Enhancing Technologies.

Notables

Michael Sherraden, the George Warren Brown Distinguished University Professor at the Brown School, has been named a Social Work Pioneer by the National Association of Social Workers Foundation.

Research Wire

A study by Kim Medley, director of Tyson Research Center, and others found that dragonflies with dark wing markings have a lower risk of extinction. It’s published in the journal Ecology Letters.

Announcements

Parking announces updated shuttle schedule

Parking and Transportation at WashU has updated its shuttle services and schedule, effective Aug. 26. The changes aim to streamline transportation options and improve efficiency.