Gibson receives 2005 Decade of Behavior Research Award

James L. Gibson, Ph.D., the Sidney W. Souers Professor of Government in Arts & Sciences, will receive a 2005 Decade of Behavior Research Award in recognition of his research on democracy issues. The award recognizes high-caliber research that has profoundly influenced the public’s understanding of behavioral and social science principles as well as the use of social and behavioral science knowledge in policy settings.

Helping the Special Olympics

Photo by Mary ButkusFraternities, sororities and members of University Police recently did their parts to help benefit the Special Olympics.

Solving puzzles of the universe

He was 13 when he completed high school, 17 when he earned a bachelor’s degree — with three majors, two minors — and 19 when he earned a master’s, so it’s not surprising to hear the many accolades placed on Ramanath Cowsik, Ph.D., professor of physics in Arts & Sciences. Cowsik has been compared to […]

Sports

Women’s basketball in line for 8th UAA crown The No. 10 women’s basketball team picked up two conference home wins to remain in a first-place tied in the University Athletic Association race. WUSTL upended Carnegie Mellon University, 75-47, Feb. 18 at the WUSTL Field House. Senior Hallie Hutchens recorded her second straight double-double with 12 […]

Osteoporosis linked with common gene

About 19 percent of people have a genetic variation that may increase susceptibility to osteoporosis, a School of Medicine study says.