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Rogers, Smyser awarded MERIT grant for research on preterm babies

The School of Medicine’s Cynthia Rogers, MD, and co-investigator Christopher Smyser, MD, have received a MERIT award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support their research focused on preterm babies’ brains as the children age.

Advancement

Sam Fox School names Rivera as JoAnne Stolaroff Cotsen Professor

Mónica Rivera has been named the JoAnne Stolaroff Cotsen Professor of Architecture at the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. A lecture and reception to celebrate her appointment were held recently in Steinberg Hall.

Campus & Facilities

Flags lowered in memory of Tennessee shooting victims

The U.S. and university flags over Brookings Hall are lowered to half-staff until sunset Friday, March 31, as a mark of respect for those killed in the shooting March 27 in Nashville, Tenn.

Awards & Notables

WashU names latest cohort of Mellon Mays fellows

Five sophomores have been selected for the next cohort of the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship program, which is celebrating 30 years at Washington University in St. Louis.

Campus & Community

Chancellor’s State of the University address released

Chancellor Andrew D. Martin shares the 2023 State of the University address, highlighting accomplishments in academic distinction, student access and WashU’s commitment to St. Louis.

Awards & Notables

Four Washington University faculty named AIMBE Fellows

Four Washington University in St. Louis faculty members have been named Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering: Hongyu An, Elliot Elson, Srikanth Singamaneni and Jessica Wagenseil.

Climate & Environment

‘Mussel Grubbing’ video screened at World Water Film Festival

Mussels are the most imperiled freshwater animals in the United States. A short film documents a local mussels biodiversity project supported by the Living Earth Collaborative at Washington University in St. Louis.

Architecture

‘AI + Design’ mini-symposium April 3

Krishna Bharat, a distinguished research scientist at Google, will deliver the keynote address for “AI + Design” April 3. The afternoon-long symposium will explore the current state of AI technology, the future of AI-assisted design and the implications for design practice and training.

Psychology

How parents’ personalities shape children’s lives

A new study by Joshua Jackson in Arts & Sciences found that five key personality traits in parents can significantly affect their child’s health, grades and more.

Awards & Notables

WashU recognized as a top workplace

Washington University in St. Louis has been recognized in several recent surveys as a top workplace. Employees rank the university high in benefits, employee engagement and other key metrics.