Trap, contain and convert

Injecting carbon dioxide deep underground into basalt flows holds promise as an abatement strategy. Now, new research by scientists at Washington University in St. Louis sheds light on exactly what happens underground during the process, illustrating precisely how effective the volcanic rock could be in trapping and converting CO2 emissions.

Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts presents Distinguished Alumni Awards

Former U.S. Ambassador Sam Fox and Marilyn Fox will receive the Dean’s Medal for outstanding service from the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts Thursday, April 5. In addition, eight art and architecture alumni will be recognized for demonstrating creativity, innovation, leadership and vision in their respective fields.

Professors Emeriti lunch planned April 9

The university Society of Professors Emeriti group will hold its regular luncheon at noon Monday, April 9, at the Gatesworth. Patricia Wolff, MD, professor of clinical pediatrics at the School of Medicine, will discuss her work in Haiti. 

Washington People: Rebecca Messbarger

The history of medicine is “embedded in the DNA of contemporary medical science and medical practice,” said Rebecca Messbarger, director of medical humanities in Arts & Sciences. In this video, Messbarger discusses the importance of medical humanities as well as her own research into the life and work of Anna Morandi Manzolini, one of the most important anatomists of the European Enlightenment.

Islam Awareness Week aims to deepen understanding

Ishak Hossain, president of the Muslim Student Association, knows his friends and classmates have questions about Islam. He aim to help spread awareness and clear up any misgivings about his religion.
Ishak Hossain, president of the Muslim Student Association, is used to being the only Muslim in the room. He knows his friends have questions. This week, he hopes to answer them and help students deepen their understanding of his religion with the annual Islam Awareness Week.

Events-focused issue to launch next week

Next week, you’ll see something new in our Record distribution: three days of news and perspectives and a new featured focus on happenings around the university. Stay tuned.