An $18 million research program headed by the School of Medicine will research therapies and diagnostic tools that use nanotechnology to treat heart and lung diseases. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21238.aspx

The university has released its plan to reduce energy use on its campuses. The plan — developed by the Energy Reduction Committee — details the university’s past energy-reduction achievements, its aspirations for energy reduction as outlined in the Strategic Plan for Environmentally Sustainable Operations, and specific recommendations on how the university plans to achieve those aspirations. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21259.aspx

The National Research Council (NRC) has issued ratings of 5,000 academic areas for doctoral programs at more than 200 national research universities. The data identify a number of outstanding WUSTL doctoral programs. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21257.aspx

Olin Business School’s Executive MBA program was ranked No. 2 in the Wall Street Journal’s 2010 survey published Sept. 30. The survey is based on data collected from 64 business schools and responses from corporate human resource managers and EMBA alumni. Olin’s extensive career services were cited as an advantage of the program, designed for professionals with 10 years or more corporate experience. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21260.aspx

Playground, a film on child trafficking in the United States, will be screened at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Steinberg Hall auditorium. A panel discussion featuring Libby Spears, the film’s director, and local experts will follow the documentary. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21256.aspx

WUSTL will test its outdoor warning sirens on the Danforth Campus at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4, in conjunction with St. Louis County’s monthly siren test. FULL STORY

URL: http://news.wustl.edu/news/Pages/21250.aspx

• 10 a.m. Preston M. Green Dept. of Electrical and Systems Engineering Seminar. “Controlling Neurons.” Jeffrey Moehlis, assoc. prof. and vice chair of mechanical engineering, U. of California, Santa Barbara. Free. Light refreshments. Bryan Hall, Rm. 305. (314) 935-7340.

• Farmers market today. A farmers market will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1: 30 p.m. today in front of Steinberg Hall on the Danforth Campus. The market will feature products from the Burning Kumquat, Companion Bakery and local farmers.

• Men’s soccer hosts Emory. WUSTL men’s soccer (7-0-2), off to its best start in 15 seasons, returns to action Sunday, Oct. 3, when it hosts No. 10 Emory University at 1:30 p.m. at Francis Field in the University Athletic Association opener for both teams.