Perspectives

Seismologists in Arts & Sciences studied 2006 seismic records from Baghdad and were able to distinguish among rockets, explosive devices, helicopters and more. They discuss their work, and how the technology is useful for much more than measuring earthquakes, in this HEC-TV episode.

Anne Marie Knott, a professor at Olin Business School, writes in the Harvard Business Review about research and development trends and results — and what they mean for the future.

Kelly Harris, a doctoral student in education in Arts & Sciences, is trying to understand why higher rates of childhood asthma and lower income levels are connected. She discusses her work on health inequality for a “Hold That Thought” podcast.

John Inazu, the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion, co-writes an op-ed for Inside Higher Ed about the concept of “safe spaces” on college campuses and how they can be effective if done right.

American culture critic Gerald Early, of Arts & Sciences, writes a reflection for Billboard about Chuck Berry, who died March 18, and the rock-and-roll musician’s complicated relationship with his hometown.

Second-year medical student Alexandra Keane is studying peripheral nerve function in the lab. In this School of Medicine video, she shares what has inspired her to pursue a medical career.

Hilah Kohen, a junior and Merle Kling fellow, is studying abroad in Moscow. She shares on the Center for the Humanities site her impressions about a significant day in Russian history, known as the February Revolution, and the lack of public commemoration of its 100th anniversary.

Abram Van Engen, of Arts & Sciences, writes a piece for The Conversation about the importance of government funding for the humanities — and says we’d have never known about the famous “city on a hill” sermon without it.

Biologist Joan Strassmann, of Arts & Sciences, explains her views on evolutionary theory in a “Science Weekly” podcast with The Guardian.

Leigh Schmidt, of the Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, discusses his work studying how those who don’t believe in God have made their way in America, from its early days to the present time, for a “The Academic Minute” podcast.