Cell-growth protein mTOR may help prevent diabetes
Ironically, diabetes researchers are hoping to promote the capability of mTOR that oncologists want to shut down: its ability to cause cells to reproduce by dividing into copies of themselves.
Sansalone named dean of School of Engineering & Applied Science
Currently a professor of structural engineering at Cornell University, she will succeed Christopher I. Byrnes on July 1, according to Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton.
Construction Update: Information on projects
Hilltop Campus Phase IVB Housing The superstructure work is complete. Mechanical, electric and plumbing (MEP) rough-ins are progressing. Tarlton Corp. is on schedule for the project. Occupancy remains scheduled for August. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts In the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, the curtain wall and glazing at the south continue. […]
McDonnell Center lecture to feature dark-energy astronomer
The lecture, “The Accelerating Universe: Einstein’s Blunder Undone,” will be given by Harvard’s Robert Kirshner, president of the American Astronomical Society.
School of Engineering & Applied Science to recognize alumni
Andrew M. Bursky, Arnold W. Donald, Harold H. Schreimann, Gary E. Wendlandt, Danielle Forget and Preston M. & Nancy Green will be honored.
University plans for ‘cashless’ laundry & vending machines
Those on the Hilltop Campus holding a University ID card will be able to use their card to purchase snacks and beverages from selected machines.
Sports
Baseball team sweeps four games, now 26-5; Lessmann wins 300th The baseball team went 4-0 last week to improve to 26-5. In each of the four games, WUSTL limited its opponent to two runs. Junior Eddy Hoering started his big week with a solo home run in the second inning of an 8-2 win April […]
Advancing science & math education
For years, the St. Louis region has attempted to promote itself as a new biotechnology hub. But if that is the case, how aligned are the local human resource development strategies with the economic goals of the area? If St. Louis does become a great biotechnology hub, where will the scientifically literate workforce come from? […]
Career advice for women in public service
Four panelists will discuss challenges and career barriers for women in public service and participate in a question-and-answer session April 19 in Anheuser-Busch Hall.
Let your imagination ride at Thurtene Carnival April 22-23
For the first time, the event will include recycling bins and disposal and recycling of construction waste, such as wood and unused paint.
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