Perspectives

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.”

Kathleen Berchelmann, MD, who treats patients at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, discusses the latest research affecting children with ADHD.

WUSTL alumnus Joseph Stromberg (AB ’10) writes in Slate about the print content industry.

WUSTL alumna Colleen Brady (AB ’11) chronicles her time in Meiganga, Cameroon, serving with the Peace Corps.

Linguist Brett Hyde, PhD, delves into the rhythms behind everyday conversation for an episode of “Hold That Thought,” a podcast series from Arts & Sciences.