Book explores illusions of Qing dynasty
Art historian Kristina Kleutghen, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, discusses with the New Books Network her latest work, “Imperial Illusions,” which offers a window into illusion in Chinese culture.
Why movie ‘facts’ prevail
Neuroscientist Jeffrey M. Zacks, PhD, wrote an op-ed in The New York Times about how our brains process what happens in the movies. His new book is “Flicker: Your Brain on Movies.”
Siteman team: Fighting tobacco use should remain ‘our highest priority’
The team at the Siteman Cancer Center reacts to a report finding tobacco is even deadlier than we thought, saying that while tobacco control efforts have had some success, much work remains.
‘Voices on policing’: Response to FBI director’s remarks
Carol Camp Yeakey, PhD, founding director of the Interdisciplinary Program in Urban Studies and the Center on Urban Research & Public Policy, offers a response to FBI Director James Comey’s comments about race and law enforcement.
‘Vesalius and the Invention of the Modern Body’
Art historian Marisa Bass, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, writes on the Center for the Humanities website about anatomist Andreas Vesalius ahead of a three-day symposium exploring his legacy.
‘Memories of Chinese New Year’
Lingchei Letty Chen, PhD, associate professor of Chinese language and literature, shares memories of new year’s festivals she experienced while growing up in Taiwan for a “Hold That Thought” podcast from Arts & Sciences.
‘Day of Discovery’ videos, students’ work available
In case you missed it — or are ready to delve deeper — videos, drawings and other materials from the universitywide forum “Race & Ethnicity: A Day of Discovery and Dialogue” are now available through the WashU Voices website. Check out videos of the panel discussions and forums along with Sam Fox students’ work capturing […]
‘On Beauty in Technical Science Writing’
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.
‘Apartheid’s long shadow’
Political scientist James L. Gibson, PhD, of Arts & Sciences, writes a commentary in Foreign Affairs about South Africa’s transition to democracy.
‘Still Alice’: The cruel toll of early-onset Alzheimer’s
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.
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