A nature-driven solution for more efficient AI
A new computer memory prototype developed by Shantanu Chakrabartty at the McKelvey School of Engineering may significantly reduce the energy needed to train artificial intelligence.
A strategic planning update
Provost Beverly Wendland shares an update on Washington University’s strategic planning process and invites the community to provide feedback on a draft overview of the vision.
Poverty, crime linked to differences in newborns’ brains
Scanning the brains of newborns, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found that maternal exposure to poverty and crime can influence the structure and function of young brains even before babies make their entrances into the world.
University to launch Kessler Scholars Program for first-generation students
Washington University will launch a new cohort initiative, the Kessler Scholars Program, to recruit and support first-generation and Pell Grant-eligible STEM students who want to tackle societal challenges such as public health and climate change.
Sotomayor shares wisdom and humor during Field House chat
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor still draws upon inspiration imparted by her mother and grandmother, she told a crowd of more than 3,000 students, faculty and staff during a question-and-answer session April 5 in the Field House.
Bechdel to receive Washington University International Humanities Prize
Cartoonist Alison Bechdel, known for her groundbreaking, richly layered depictions of queer life and family relationships, will receive the 2022 International Humanities Prize from Washington University in St. Louis.
Brooks to discuss pursuit of happiness, success
WashU and St. Louis business communities are invited to Olin Business School’s inaugural Brauer Lecture Series event, which will focus on how to find fulfillment through work within the free-enterprise system.
WU Dance Collective presents ‘Redux’
The WU Dance Collective, the university’s repertory dance company, will return to Edison Theatre with “Redux,” a collection of nine new and classic works by faculty, student and alumni choreographers.
WashU and Sheldon welcome DakhaBrakha
For much of the last decade, DakhaBrakha has been sounding alarms at the rising tide of political violence. On Wednesday, April 13, these global ambassadors for Ukrainian culture will visit St. Louis for two appearances co-sponsored by The Sheldon and Washington University.
Gordon receives scientific innovator award
Gut microbiome pioneer Jeffrey Gordon, MD, of Washington University School of Medicine, is the 2022 Senior Scientist Winner of the Innovators in Science Award. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the field of gastroenterology.
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