Innovative sensing platform unlocks ultrahigh sensitivity in conventional sensors
New research from engineers at Washington University unlocks the power of exceptional points for advanced optical sensing.
WashU’s Bear Cubs Running Team gets kids with disabilities in the game
Now in its ninth year, the Bear Cubs Running Team serves children with physical and developmental disabilities and their siblings. Every Sunday, 100 “cubs” and their coaches meet at WashU for stretching, games and socializing. The season will end April 21 with a big race on the track at Francis Olympic Field.
Riley to deliver annual Brauer Lecture
Jason Riley, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a Wall Street Journal columnist, will deliver the keynote address for Olin Business School’s Brauer Lecture Series on April 18.
Tremor a reminder that East Coast, Midwest earthquake threat is real
Although earthquakes may seem uncommon in the New York area, they are not unheard of — and there are similarities to earthquakes experienced in St. Louis, according to seismologist Doug Wiens in Arts & Sciences.
NASPA chair, WashU vice chancellor on the future of student affairs
Today’s debates about the value of college fail to weigh the importance of out-of-the-classroom experiences, says Anna Gonzalez, new board chair of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) and WashU vice chancellor for student affairs. She explores how student affairs leaders are preparing for the election, leveraging technology and taking on new responsibilities such as financial literacy and leadership development.
Nerve stimulation for sleep apnea is less effective for people with higher BMIs
A sleep apnea treatment known as hypoglossal nerve stimulation is less effective in people with higher body mass indexes, according to a new study by researchers at the School of Medicine.
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Life is more random than we realize
Chance and luck play a far bigger role in our lives than any of us know, argues Washington University in St. Louis Professor Mark Rank in his new book, “The Random Factor: How Chance and Luck Profoundly Shape Our Lives and the World around Us.”
Grammy winner Christine Goerke April 28
Internationally renowned soprano Christine Goerke, known for her “blazing tone” (New York Times) and “voice of molten gold” (Toronto Star), will present “A Celebration of the American Diva” April 28 as part of the Great Artists Series, sponsored by WashU’s Department of Music in Arts & Sciences.
Immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in mouse study
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have found a different and promising way to remove amyloid beta plaques in the brain: by directly mobilizing immune cells to consume them. The study was published in Science Translational Medicine.
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