‘Change can be good’
Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton writes in a column in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch this week that Bayer’s acquisition of St. Louis-based Monsanto Co. could be good for the region and add to its reputation as a leader in plant science and human health.
Why Trump’s lukewarm response to Puerto Rico was predictable
Political scientist Andrew Reeves, of Arts & Sciences, writes an analysis in The Washington Post about President Donald Trump’s response to the devastation in Puerto Rico — and how presidents’ actions often depend on an area’s political leanings and influence.
‘No place like home: St. Louis’ eminent domain history’
Historian Margaret Garb, of Arts & Sciences, writes on the Center for the Humanities site about St. Louis’ use of eminent domain. An exhibit opening and panel discussion on the topic will take place this weekend.
‘The business of fashion in Guatemala’
Sociocultural anthropologist Kedron Thomas discusses fashion brands and knockoff products in Guatemala, the subject of her recently published book, “Regulating Style,” for the Arts & Sciences podcast “Hold That Thought.”
‘Experiencing Vietnam through movies’
Todd Decker, professor and chair of music in Arts & Sciences, has an excerpt from his recent book, “Hymns for the Fallen: Combat Movie Music and Sound after Vietnam,” published in Vietnam magazine. He explains how the Vietnam War changed American culture, including portrayals of war in movies.
‘Supply chain disruptions from Harvey to increase transportation and logistics costs’
Panos Kouvelis, of Olin Business School, writes an op-ed in the Houston Business Journal examining the economic ripple effect that hurricanes Harvey and Irma will have on moving goods and supplies around the world. His op-ed also is featured on WashU Perspectives.
‘Should America be the world’s cop?’
Abram Van Engen, of Arts & Sciences, offers an analysis on The Conversation website on whether it is America’s role to be “the world’s cop.” He is a scholar on the concept of American exceptionalism.
‘Maintaining a healthy weight’
Aimee James, a cancer researcher at the School of Medicine, offers tips for maintaining a healthy weight, such as choosing healthier snacks and building in more physical activity, in an article on the Gateway Region YMCA website.
‘Engineering small solutions for the world’s big problems’
Pratim Biswas and Ramesh Raliya, of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, write in Forbes about the potential to solve big problems, from cancer to crop production, with tiny nanoparticles.
‘Engineering small solutions for the world’s big problems’
Pratim Biswas and Ramesh Raliya, of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, write in Forbes about the potential to solve big problems, from cancer to crop production, with tiny nanoparticles.
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