Don’t believe hype about shorter work week benefits
The studies that are frequently touted as proof of concept for a shortened work week are riddled with statistical flaws, according to Olin Business School’s Liberty Vittert, who testified March 13 before the U.S. Senate Committee on Heath, Education, Labor and Pensions.
Celebrate International Women’s Day at Olin’s ‘She Suite’
Olin Business School’s annual “She Suite,” a panel discussion on women and leadership in the business world, is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Knight Hall’s Emerson Auditorium. Register to attend the event in person or virtually.
The power of persistence: Bridging the gender gap in patent applications
A recent study by Oren Reshef at Olin Business School finds that women are less likely than men to continue pursuing a patent after an initial rejection.
Want to encourage allyship? Highlight its appreciation, research shows
New research by Hannah Birnbaum at Olin Business School finds that one reason why more people in advantaged groups — particularly men and white people — do not engage in acts of allyship is because they underestimate how their actions will be appreciated by members of disadvantaged groups.
Olin Business School to offer free mentorship, guidance for Arch Grants hopefuls
A team of Olin Business School professors, students and staff helped four local entrepreneurs win 2023 Arch Grants. With this year’s competition underway, they are again providing applicants with valuable feedback. The deadline to submit application materials for review is March 3.
A global view of human health
As head of the Centre for Health and Healthcare and member of the executive committee at the World Economic Forum, WashU alum Shyam Bishen strives to achieve more efficient and equitable health care around the world.
The boys of fall
Three WashU alumni work in the Texas Rangers’ front office, helping the team win its first-ever World Series title.
Study: Machine learning can help optimize medical resource sharing in a crisis
Researchers at Olin Business School used a machine-learning model to test a better system for sharing medical supplies such as ventilators across the country in an emergency. Their work was published in the journal Annals of Operations Research.
University’s technology, innovation hub celebrates 100th faculty startup
The Office of Technology Management at Washington University in St. Louis recently celebrated a milestone of 100 university startups.
STEM training, apprenticeships increase work satisfaction
Participation in a STEM apprenticeship program increased job happiness, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.
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