Wealth, status could not shield 19th-century families from parasitic infection
New research conducted by Theresa Gildner, assistant professor of archaeology in Arts & Sciences, suggests that parasitic disease was likely widespread in New England during 19th century, even in remote rural areas and in wealthy households.
Olin Business School to honor distinguished alumni
The Olin Business School will honor five outstanding business alumni who have attained distinction in their careers, including Carl Casale, as part of the school’s annual Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony on April 30.
How racial violence affects Black Americans’ mental health
Black Americans experience an increase in poor mental health days during weeks when two or more incidents of anti-Black violence occur and when national interest surrounding the events is higher, according to new research involving a researcher at Washington University in St. Louis.
Olin-Brookings initiative to address opioid epidemic
The Bellwether Foundation Inc. has awarded Olin Business School and the Brookings Institution a $750,000 grant to improve the quality of life for people in St. Louis and across the country.
Shifting mindset increases managers’ willingness to invest in new technology
When faced with a cutting-edge technological idea, business leaders who approach the idea in more concrete “how” terms — rather than in abstract “why” terms — are less likely to be deterred by its novelty and more likely to recognize its utility, which increases their propensity to invest in the idea, according to new research from the Olin Business School.
Executive orders come ‘at great cost’
Like other modern presidents, executive orders may be the only path forward for Biden to deliver on his policy agenda, however these powers come at a great cost, according to Andrew Reeves, associate professor of political science iat Washington University in St. Louis.
Black and Hispanic women, less educated workers among those hardest hit by COVID-19 job losses
The current recession created by the COVID-19 pandemic has especially impacted women — particularly Black and Hispanic women — and less educated workers, magnifying existing U.S. employment inequality, according to new research from Washington University in St. Louis.
What happened to a ‘United’ States?
In a new episode of the “American Democracy Lab” podcast, Washington University experts discuss the social and political consequences of anger and how it can be constructive.
Widening political rift in U.S. may threaten science, medicine
Public participation is critical to the success of medical research. Yet recruiting volunteers for trials is increasingly challenging. New Washington University research suggests the widening ideological gap in the U.S. may be to blame.
Anti-Asian racism nuanced and often intertwined in misogyny
Washington University’s Ariela Schachter and Linling Gao-Miles share their perspectives on the recent killing of eight people — including six women of Asian decent — in Atlanta and the history of anti-Asian racism and violence in the U.S.
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