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Who Knew WashU? 1.27.21

Question: The Harvey Media Center in the Danforth University Center is home to a number of student media groups. How many official student media groups, both print and electronic, does Washington University have?

Neuroscience & Memory

Brain signals decoded to determine what a person sees

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have used light to decode brain signals and identify what image a person sees. It could be a step toward helping people who are unable to express themselves because of brain injury or disease communicate.

Science & Technology

Risk analysis helps contend with uncertainty of in-person activities

People now have access to better real-time information about COVID-19 infection and transmission rates, but they still have to decide what is safe to do. A new model co-authored by mathematician John McCarthy in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis helps to contend with the uncertainty.

Operations & Strategy

Price is ripe: Study finds increase in menu prices means decrease in restaurant ratings

Businesses beware: A price increase for carryout or delivery food means an increase in negative reviews — and a downturn in restaurant reputation, if not demand. And it’s notable that in these COVID-19 pandemic times, an exponential amount of business is being conducted via carryout or delivery. A pair of business researchers, from Washington University […]

Sociology