Perspectives

Researcher Nupur Ghoshal, MD, PhD, writes about diagnosing and treating Dementia with Lewy Bodies, a progressive disorder.

Art in America interviews Buzz Spector, dean of the College and Graduate School of Art, about art and corporate culture.

James V. Wertsch, PhD, vice chancellor for international affairs, writes about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s motivations in Crimea.

Mark Smith, JD, director of WUSTL’s Career Center, writes a blog offering advice about landing the right job — whether it’s for the summer, upon graduation or years later.

Eric Leuthardt, MD, director of the School of Medicine’s Center of Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology, writes about why we avoid personal conflict, but go to war.

Glenn D. Stone, PhD, a professor of anthropology and of environmental studies, writes about food, farming and biotechnology.

Peter Coogan, PhD, takes a closer look at what qualifies someone as a superhero for an episode of “Hold That Thought,” a podcast series from Arts & Sciences.

Nathan Jensen, PhD, an associate professor of political science, writes in his blog about the challenges — and rewards — of managing work and family life.

Gregory Magarian, JD, a professor of law, writes about the Supreme Court’s major campaign finance decision this week.

Planetary scientist Bill McKinnon, PhD, writes in Nature Geoscience about Mercury, “a planet of extremes.”