Looking for love? Try finding purpose as well

Looking for love? Try finding purpose as well

Research from Washington University in St. Louis shows profiles on dating apps that indicate a sense of purpose are rated more attractive than those without. The study was published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology.
Award-winning sci-fi author Nnedi Okorafor to speak

Award-winning sci-fi author Nnedi Okorafor to speak

New York Times bestselling author Nnedi Okorafor will speak at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, in Umrath Hall Lounge. The event is sponsored by the African Students Association at Washington University with support from the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship Program.
ChatGPT, screen bans and 3D rocks

ChatGPT, screen bans and 3D rocks

Technology — a pedagogical ally or enemy? The answer, of course, is: It depends. At the recent iTeach Conference, hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning, educators shared how they use technology to boost learning and when they keep it out of the classroom.
‘Elegance in simplicity:’ A prototype is born

‘Elegance in simplicity:’ A prototype is born

Students at the McKelvey School of Engineering designed prototypes for a device that could help environmental engineers monitor the air quality impact of factory farms in Missouri. The students built their prototypes in the Spartan Light Metal Products Makerspace in Jubel Hall.
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