Author: Ken Duenke

Business, Law & Economics Tip Sheet

Though the labor unions have agreed to concession plans and new CEO, Gerard J. Arpey, is in place, the future of American Airlines still remains uncertain. Besides American Airlines’ looming financial issues, the company may have continuing labor problems. Neil N. Bernstein, professor of law at Washington University in St. Louis and an expert in labor law, is available to comment.

O’Leary prizes for neuroscience research announced

Harvey A. and Dorismae Friedman chat with John C. Morris at the third annual Friedman Lecture and Center for Aging Update.

Classes will meet from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on a Thursday, Friday and Saturday; the program grants an M.B.A. in only 18 months.

Researchers have uncovered evidence linking genetic influences to nicotine withdrawal symptoms that commonly occur when a person attempts to stop smoking.

KouvelisDetermining the right mix of products to offer in the marketplace has long been considered the purview of a firm’s marketing team. Research conducted by Panos Kouvelis, Ph.D., a professor of operations and manufacturing at the Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis, reveals that operational implications of product line decisions are not to be overlooked. Kouvelis shows that integrating marketing strategies with manufacturing and supply chain efficiencies serves to maximize profitability. His model for product line selection accounts for both diverse customer preferences and manufacturing costs that vary with product line composition.

ChenIn the age of SARS, what the world needs is a better respirator, or breathing mask. As hospitals worldwide face major shortages of masks, Da-Ren Chen, Ph.D., assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has developed material for a breathing mask using nanofibers so tiny and skinny that the entry of harmful particles as minute as viruses and bacteria is nearly impossible. Comprised of just less than two percent material, it is inexpensive to mass-produce, allowing companies a good profit opportunity.

One of Washington University’s most dedicated alumni volunteers, Marie Prange Oetting, was awarded the William Greenleaf Eliot Society “Search” Award at the Society’s 36th annual dinner, held on April 30 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Clayton.

From the 2000 debate at WUSTL, then Gov. Bush answers a question while V.P. Gore looks on.Washington University is one of 14 sites around the country being considered to host one of the fall 2004 presidential debates, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates.