Considering appearance and reality

In this Q&A, philosopher John Heil, in Arts & Sciences, discusses his new books and questions about reality and how we reconcile the world as it appears with the picture of the world presented by scientific analysis.

How to Be a Great Leader in Science

Academics are exceptional at learning, problem-solving, and rising to a challenge. I think that we are ready to create these needed changes, and I believe that we must, writes Allison Antes.

Students lead science, medicine podcast

Arts & Sciences undergraduate students Will Leidig and Mishka Narasimha are co-hosts of “Masterminds,” a student-led science and medicine podcast that interviews faculty members about groundbreaking research. Recent guests include Ray Arvidson, Michael Kinch and Rebecca Messbarger.

Video showcases effort to confront racism in health care

This video from The Commonwealth Fund explores the history of racism in American health care and highlights a program involving Washington University that is working to change course — starting with doctors in training.

Zafar discusses Dunbar poem on podcast

Rafia Zafar in Arts & Sciences discusses “We Wear The Mask” (1895), an influential poem by African-American writer Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872-1906), for the “Poetry For All” podcast. She also delves into broader themes of African American history and literature.

Why the omicron wave is different

The latest episode of the “Show Me the Science” podcast looks at how COVID-19 vaccines and prior infections provide some immunity as the omicron variant continues to spread.
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