The Record

Gladney appointed interim vice chancellor, chief HR officer

Apryle M. Gladney has been appointed interim vice chancellor and chief human resources officer at WashU, announced Nichol Luoma, executive vice chancellor and chief administrative officer. Her new role took effect Oct. 15.

How to depolarize social media

As political polarization becomes an increasing problem on social media, McKelvey School of Engineering data scientist Jean Springsteen is working on a system to bring down the temperature and still get buy-in from the companies.

US earns D- on latest youth physical activity report card — again

The U.S.’ D- grade for children and youth physical activity offers an opportunity to address the problem of insufficient activity, said the Brown School’s Elizabeth Dodson, a member of the Report Card Research Advisory Committee.

Research Wire

The American Cancer Society and venture capital firm Yosemite have selected five WashU faculty to receive inaugural ACS-Yosemite research grants, which support scientists using innovative approaches to preventing or treating cancer.

Notables

The Human Rights Campaign’s Healthcare Equality Index has recognized Student Health Center – Danforth Campus and the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services for their commitment to providing inclusive care to all students.

Announcements

CRE² accepting applications for funding

The Center for the Study of Race, Ethnicity & Equity invites its faculty affiliates to apply for up to $5,000 course innovation grants, which are designed to help students better understand race and ethnicity. Applications are due Nov. 25.