University College in Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering & Applied Science are partnering with LaunchCode to offer a free 16-week basic coding class, called CS50x St. Louis, beginning Jan. 19, 2016.

School of Medicine scientists have identified a master gene involved in orchestrating the regrowth of peripheral nerves — the nerves that extend from the spinal column to the hands and feet and have the ability to regenerate and help people regain some movement and sensation. Understanding how these nerves regenerate may aid efforts to regrow spinal cord neurons.

Over the last two years, Mellon Mays Fellow Kisha Bwenge has explored the impact of cultural tourism on Maasai and Hadzabe communities in northern Tanzania. In a Q&A, Bwenge discusses the Maasai, cultural tourism and the dangers of commodifying identity.

Humanitarian Paul Farmer, MD, PhD, the Kolokotrones University Professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard University, will give an address titled “In the Company of the Poor.” His lecture, which is part of the Assembly Series, is at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, in the 560 Music Building, 560 Trinity Ave., University City.