Perspectives

Mike White, PhD, of the Center for Genome Sciences and Systems Biology, shares thoughts in his blog “The Finch and Pea” about good science writing.

Political scientist James L. Gibson, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, writes a commentary in Foreign Affairs about South Africa’s transition to democracy.

Brian Carpenter, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, who researches the psychology of aging, shares his thoughts on the movie “Still Alice” and how early-onset Alzheimer’s disease affects the woman’s career and relationships.

David Konig, PhD, professor of history and of law, discusses his research into Thomas Jefferson’s career as an attorney on the “Hold That Thought” podcast from Arts & Sciences.

Physicist Jim Miller, PhD, explains how heart doctors use physics in their daily work for the Arts & Sciences podcast “Hold That Thought.”

Gabriel Rubin, a senior in Arts & Sciences, writes an essay, published in Jacobin magazine, about the Ferguson protests and the establishment’s response to calls for change.

Matthew J. Matava, MD, chief of sports medicine, writes that advances in medical research, technology, education and treatment protocols have resulted in fewer injuries and improved health for football players.

Washington University faculty, staff and students gathered last week to delve into the topic of race and ethnicity. Their thoughts and reactions to the speakers and discussions, shared through social media, are gathered here.

Literary scholar Marjorie Perloff, recipient of the university’s 2014 International Humanities Medal, offers her thoughts on writing poetry for the Arts & Sciences podcast “Hold That Thought.”

The PROTO/LOGICS blog showcases the work of students in a Sam Fox School graduate design studio led by Stephen Mueller. They created designs for future energy projects in light of the Keystone pipeline debate.