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School of Medicine scientists have found a way that corrupted, disease-causing proteins spread in the brain, potentially contributing to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and other brain-damaging disorders. Pictured are clumps of corrupted tau protein outside a nerve cell, as seen through an electron micrograph.
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Sixteen WUSTL students went to Australia this summer for the International Experience program, which helps students learn how other countries handle energy and environmental challenges. It’s sponsored by WUSTL’s Department of Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering and the McDonnell Academy Global Energy and Environment Partnership.
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The website My St. Louis encourages students to get off campus and explore St. Louis’ neighborhoods and attractions, such as Turtle Park (right). The site also offers a look at St. Louis politics, history and culture.
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Bilal Mark McDowell Bomani, senior research scientist at the NASA Glenn Research Center, is working to develop the next generation of sustainable biofuels. He will deliver the 17th annual Chancellor’s Fellowship Conference Lecture for the Assembly Series at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, in Whitaker Hall, Room 100.
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3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10
“Prognosis, Truth-telling and Hope: Ethical and Practical Issues” by Robert Fine, MD, clinical dir., Office of Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care, Baylor Health Care System. Free and open to the public. Event details. Eric P. Newman Education Center, Medical Campus. (314) 747-5361 or BJHEthics@bjc.org.
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10
Skandalaris Center for Entrepreneurial Studies kicks off its two business plan contests. The Olin Cup and YouthBridge Social Enterprise and Innovation competitions award funding for new commercial and social ventures. Free and open to the public. Event details. Whitaker Hall. (314) 935-9134.
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The Brown School is launching a speaker series titled “Innovative Solutions in State and Local Agencies,” designed to help policymakers grapple with tough public health problems. Lectures are free and open to the public. The series kicks off at noon Wednesday, Sept. 11, in Brown Lounge.
Following a successful trial run, Olin Library has expanded 24-hour access to five nights a week. Olin Library is now open from 10 a.m. Sundays until 8 p.m. Fridays when fall and spring semester classes are in session.
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