For years, the St. Louis region has attempted to promote itself as a new biotechnology hub. But if that is the case, how aligned are the local human resource development strategies with the economic goals of the area? If St. Louis does become a great biotechnology hub, where will the scientifically literate workforce come from? […]
Photo by Joe AngelesTessa Diamond, of Green Bay, Wis., performs during the junior-dancer competition at the 16th annual powwow April 8 in the Field House.
Photo by Kevin LowderThe “Faces of Katrina” event showcased photographs & memories of WUSTL students who traveled to hurricane-affected areas during spring break.
The following incidents were reported to University Police April 5-11. Readers with information that could assist in investigating these incidents are urged to call 935-5555. This information is provided as a public service to promote safety awareness and is available on the University Police Web site at police.wustl.edu. Crime alert University Police issued the following […]
Photo by Mary ButkusA portrait of Guido Weiss, Ph.D., the Elinor Anheuser Professor of mathematics in Arts & Sciences, was unveiled at a ceremony in Cupples II Hall.
Ironically, diabetes researchers are hoping to promote the capability of mTOR that oncologists want to shut down: its ability to cause cells to reproduce by dividing into copies of themselves.
Unraveling the mysteries of the human brain, and the mind it gives rise to, is within the reach of modern science, suggests a forthcoming issue of the journal Neuroscience. The special issue explores how sophisticated working memory processes — from the firing of a single neuron to the activation of multiple brain regions — help shape our understanding of the world, says issue co-editor Grega Repovs, a visiting post-doctoral fellow at Washington University in St. Louis.
Jeff FasanoImani WindsSt. Louis native Josephine Baker was one of the most acclaimed, controversial and ultimately beloved African-American performers of the 20th century. Her sensual allure and sharp comic timing caused a sensation in Paris during the 1920s, at a time when U.S. popular culture remained largely segregated. On Friday, April 28, the Edison Theatre OVATIONS! Series at Washington University will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Baker’s birth with a special, one-night-only performance of The Josephine Baker Project: A Life of Le Jazz Hot.