Scientists have developed a way to evaluate new treatments for some forms of attention deficit disorder. Working in mice, researchers at the School of Medicine showed that they can use brain scans to quickly test whether drugs increase levels of dopamine. Raising dopamine levels in mice alleviates attention deficits caused by neurofibromatosis type 1, a condition that affects more than 100,000 people in the U.S.

For the first time, the Department of History in Arts & Sciences is hosting a major, three-day conference organized entirely by graduate students. “History of the Body,” set for Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 20-22, is drawing interdisciplinary graduate student presenters from across the country.

In a musical partnership stretching back nearly 40 years, the Fischer Duo has drawn critical acclaim for its performances of classical repertoire, for rediscovering neglected works of the past and for commissioning new works by contemporary composers. At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, the duo will showcase all three themes in a free concert for the Danforth University Center Chamber Music Series.

Washington University is among five finalists for the MBA Roundtable Innovator Award Program, which is designed to recognize and promote educational initiatives that advance innovation in MBA education and acknowledge institutions that are driving change in the field.

Law students have a new opportunity to learn firsthand about the practice of business associations and regulation in the nation’s largest city through the School of Law’s New York City Regulatory & Business Externship. Offered for the first time this fall, the semester-long clinical experience includes a variety of legal externship opportunities in the thick of the financial industry.

4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19

Assembly Series/Arthur Holly Compton Lecture

“Global Warming: New Results from an Independent Assessment.” Richard Muller, prof. of physics, U. of California, Berkeley. Free and open to the public. Graham Chapel. (314) 935-4620.

WUSTL policy reminder

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Amy Kweskin

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Volleyball streak ends at 63 sets

The No. 2 volleyball team posted a 3-1 record at the University Athletic Association Round Robin Oct. 15-16 in Rochester, N.Y. WUSTL entered the weekend having won an NCAA Div. III-record 63 sets, but the Bears had that run snapped with a 25-22 loss in the opening set against the University of Chicago Oct. 15. The Bears won the match, 3-1. The Bears are now 24-1, the only loss coming to No. 3 Emory University Oct. 16.