Experts from the School of Medicine and the Kemper Art Museum teamed up recently with the Saint Louis Art Museum to scan some very unusual patients: three Egyptian mummies. The scientists expect to have detailed findings to share in December.

For Mark Rollins, PhD, a guiding principle throughout his career here has been making connections in the search for answers. Rollins, professor of philosophy and chair of the Performing Arts Department, both in Arts & Sciences, focuses his research on making connections between science and art.

The Mr. and Mrs. Spencer T. Olin Fellowship Program for Women in Graduate Studies celebrates its 40 years on campus during the annual Olin Fellowship Conference, “How Climates Change,” this week. Jane Lubchenco, PhD, the first woman to head the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association, will give the keynote address Friday, Oct. 31.

Victoria Quinn, PhD, of Helen Keller International, will be speaking at Washington University this week. She is here as part of the Women Leaders in Public Health Career Lecture Series and will speak about nutrition in both Brown Hall, on Thursday, Oct. 30, and on the Medical Campus Friday, Oct. 31.