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WUSTL scientists have discovered two tiny grains of silica, the most common constituent of sand, in meteorites that fell to Earth in Antarctica. The discovery is surprising because the grains are thought to come from a supernova, a massive star that exploded before the solar system’s birth, rather than red giants, the source of all other silica grains found so far.
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Pleasant weather meant big crowds for Thurtene Carnival on WUSTL’s Danforth Campus this past weekend. The annual student-run carnival brings WUSTL members together with the greater St. Louis community for a weekend of fun and delighted children. The event also raises money for charity. Provident was this year’s main beneficiary.
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Gautam Dantas, PhD, has won a prestigious National Institutes of Health award for innovative research that may improve scientists’ ability to keep the digestive system healthy.
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Aramark Chef Shane Brassel has won the silver medal at the International Association of Conference Centres Copper Skillet Competition. Brassel is executive chef at the Charles F. Knight Executive Education & Conference Center.
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Several new faculty members have joined the Brown School and the School of Law this academic year. Read more to learn about their backgrounds.
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11 a.m. Thursday, April 25
Event features free bike tune-ups, giveaways, green items for sale and information stations on recycling, energy conservation, gardening and more. Until 1:30 p.m. Record story. BJC Institute of Health Hope Plaza.
1-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27
“Finding Humanity in Advanced Dementia.” Co-sponsored by Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology program. Free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Event details. Wilson Hall, Room 214. Contact: mdanner@wustl.edu.
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The third annual PB&Joy food drive at WUSTL yielded 8,372 pounds of food, a notable increase from 4,686 pounds last year. The campaign also raised more than $3,800 in monetary contributions. This year’s total impact is enough to feed 3,042 people for a day.
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