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Kemper presents ‘Some Like it Cool’ film series at the Tivoli
The Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum will present three classic Hollywood films as part of its “Some Like it Cool” film series Dec. 9-11. Held in conjunction with the exhibition “Birth of the Cool: California Art, Design and Culture at Midcentury,” the festival will feature screenings of “Rebel Without a Cause” Tuesday, Dec. 9; “Anatomy […]
McDonnell Foundation grant harnesses cognitive science to improve student learning
Using what cognitive psychologists are discovering in the laboratory to improve learning in the classroom is the goal of a $6.47 million collaborative activity grant to Washington University from the James S. McDonnell Foundation.
Research in twins defines shared features of the human gut microbial communities: variations linked to obesity
Trillions of microbes make their home in the gut, where they help to break down and extract energy and nutrients from the food we eat. Yet, scientists have understood little about how this distinctive mix of microbes varies from one individual to the next. Now, researchers at the School of Medicine have discovered that each individual carries a unique collection of bacteria, although the communities are more similar among family members.
Washington University research to advance clean coal technology
Washington University Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton announced during a Dec. 2 news conference the establishment of the Consortium for Clean Coal Utilization. The university has dedicated more than $60 million in financial resources during the past year to advance education and research related to energy, environment and sustainability.
Study on wildlife corridors shows how they work over time
Ellen Damschen & Forest ServiceA new paper on ecological corridors co-authored by Washington University biologists Ellen Damschen and John Orrock in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, was published online Dec. 1 as part of a special issue on movement ecology. This research reveals that by understanding how species move, you can predict if and how corridors work.
Washington University chancellor, heads of Peabody Energy, Arch Coal and Ameren join global partnership to improve environment
A news conference to announce a clean coal initiative with a goal of making St. Louis the nation’s center for clean coal research will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, at Whitaker Hall on the Washington University Danforth Campus. Chancellor Mark S. Wrighton, along with heads of Peabody Energy, Arch Coal and Ameren, will make the announcement.
Medical students present Distinguished Service Teaching Awards
The Distinguished Service Teaching Awards (DSTAs) are presented by Washington University medical students to faculty and house staff in appreciation of exemplary service in medical student education. See the complete list of this year’s winners.
Washington University program helps people cope with low vision
(Dawn Majors/P-D)Consuelo Washington, left, gets help labeling her microwave from occupational therapist Monica Perlmutter.Making sense of all the buttons on microwaves, dishwashers and coffee makers is hard enough when you can see them. For people with impaired vision, the gadgets can become more barrier than convenience. A program sponsored by Washington University helps people with poor eyesight maintain their independence by modifying their homes to make them more useful and safe.
Arts as Healing program helps patients express themselves
The Arts as Healing program is designed to help patients at the Siteman Cancer Center and those involved with their care a chance to express themselves and use art as a tool in healing.