Perspectives

Anne-Marie McManus and Nancy Y. Reynolds, both of Arts & Sciences, write on the Center for the Humanities website about sorting out the truth regarding news and politics in war-ravaged Syria. Their piece comes ahead of a Mellon Sawyer Seminar lecture Thursday, April 19, focused on Syria.

Lerone Martin, of the John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics, writes in the Religion & Politics journal about his research into the relationship between religion and the FBI, especially during the civil rights movement. Martin will be part of a campus event April 17 marking the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s […]

Aaron Bobick, dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, has launched a podcast, “Engineering the Future.” The first episode features faculty members Richard Axelbaum and Vijay Ramani discussing energy’s future.

Nancy Berg, of Arts & Sciences, writes on the Center for the Humanities site about Israeli literature ahead of a conference on the topic this week on the Danforth Campus.

Luther Tyus, a social work student at the Brown School, writes a piece published on the CNN Opinion page about his years working as a St. Louis-area police officer, why police shoot suspects and how officer training should improve.

Archaeologist Michael Frachetti, of Arts & Sciences, explains his research into the ancient Silk Road, the social systems that formed around it and the lives of the people who relied on the trade route in a videotaped presentation at the Long Now Foundation in San Francisco.

John M. Doris, professor in philosophy–neuroscience–psychology and in philosophy, both in Arts & Sciences, co-writes in Scientific American that implicit bias is real — and it matters.

In recognition of World Water Day March 22, Heather O’Leary, an environmental anthropologist in Arts & Sciences, discusses with the University of California Press how water researchers can engage with marginalized communities to improve water quality.

University scholars Laurie Maffly-Kipp and Rebecca Wanzo share their thoughts on the Center for the Humanities site about the newly released film adaptation of the book “A Wrinkle in Time,” including the movie’s religious elements, portrayal of science and approach to race.

The latest episode of the “First Mondays” podcast, co-hosted by the School of Law’s Daniel Epps, delves into topics in current cases before the Supreme Court, including the death penalty, abortion and gerrymandering.