Perspectives

Washington University recently partnered with the National Academies to envision and advance anti-racism and equity, diversity and inclusion efforts in the sciences. Here are some of the things that we discussed and learned, according to one of the event organizers.

Purpose-driven businesses have evolved over the last three years, and leaders must define and align strategies to balance both purpose and profit, writes Anjan Thakor.

Young-Shin Jun from the McKelvey School of Engineering discusses in the journal Chem the increasing importance of interfacial chemistry in producing and managing clean water.

In this episode of the “Show Me the Science” podcast, take a look back at the Commencement ceremony address by infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci, MD, to newly minted doctors at the School of Medicine.

If goggles really are the future of computing, they will have to overcome a bevy of conflicting sentiments, writes Ian Bogost.

A new podcast from Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and the School of Medicine takes a deep dive into what it’s like to be diagnosed with cancer. Plus, “This is Cancer” will offer survivors’ stories as well as expert advice from WashU physicians.

Jake Rosenfeld writes about why the age-old taboo against revealing your salary is proving impossible to break.

A concentrated nationwide effort to update and maintain sanitation systems is the best way to finally halt infection transmission and support health equity across the U.S., writes Theresa Gildner in The Conversation.

Therapy for dissociative identity disorder has aimed to meld many personalities into one. But that’s not the only solution, writes Rebecca Lester, chair and professor of sociocultural anthropology in Arts & Sciences.

Marcus Foston in the McKelvey School of Engineering is using synthetic biology to create an underwater hydrogel that mimics the strength of mussel foot proteins. In this podcast, Foston explains how the hydrogel’s powerful adhesive could replace surgical sutures and fix cracked boats.