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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

 
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WUSTL scientist helps address challenges of renewable energy

William F. Pickard, PhD, senior professor of electrical and systems engineering in the School of Engineering & Applied Science, has co-edited a special issue of the Proceedings of the IEEE that addresses intermittency, one of the major technological problems with renewable sources of energy, such as solar and wind power.

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New Alzheimer’s marker better predicts mental decline

A new marker of Alzheimer’s disease can predict how rapidly a patient’s memory and other mental abilities will decline after the disorder is diagnosed, Rawan Tarawneh, MD, found while a postdoctoral research associate at the School of Medicine. The new data suggest that VILIP-1 may be a better predictor of Alzheimer’s progression than other markers.

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Healthy eating competition pits ‘North’ vs. ‘South’

The North vs. South Champion Chef Competition Feb. 28 paired WUSTL Dining Services chefs and students from Team North — representing The Village, Millbrook Apartments and off-campus housing — against Team South, representing the South 40. The teams prepared dishes that followed the ChooseMyPlate.gov and Connie’s Choice guidelines for healthy eating.

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Architectural historian speaks tonight

Distinguished architectural historian and critic Robert Bruegmann, author of The Architecture of Harry Weese (2010) and Sprawl: A Compact History (2005) will deliver the annual AIA St. Louis Scholarship Trust Lecture for the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at 6:30 p.m. today, March 7.

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11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 7

Dept. of Psychiatry Wednesday Research Seminar

“Why Tobacco Researchers Should Pay Attention To Cannabis Use” by Arpana Agrawal, asst. prof. of psychiatry. Free and open to the public. Wohl Clinic Bldg., Clopton Aud. (314) 362-2462 or fordge@psychiatry.wustl.edu.

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Diversity collaborative seeks new members

The Campus Diversity Collaborative, which aims to increase awareness of diversity and inclusion issues at WUSTL, is seeking new members among faculty and staff. The group meets approximately every other month, with special programs several times per year. For more information, email campusdiversity@wustl.edu or call (314) 935-8029.

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Baseball team wins five straight

The WUSTL baseball team (5-3) picked up five wins last week, including two each over No. 13 College of St. Scholastica and No. 16 Buena Vista University March 3 and 4. The Bears host Westminster College at 3 p.m. today at Kelly Field.

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