Arts & Sciences

Older folks can be swayed by the power of suggestion.Especially if you’re older, get everything in writing, from estimates to receipts. Psychologists at Washington University in St. Louis report that the memory function of people in their mid-60s and up is easily swayed by the power of suggestion, making them more vulnerable to memory-related scams. Their study appears in the May 2005 issue of the Journal of Experimental Psychology (JEP): General, which is published by the American Psychological Association.

As Americans celebrate independence this July 4, they may wish to consider the plight of another democracy – one that is young and struggling and whose continued success could have a dramatic impact on the world economy, the price of gasoline and other critical U.S. interests. James V. Wertsch, director of International and Area Studies at Washington University in St. Louis suggests that America needs to pay attention to developments in the former Soviet Republic of Georgia for its own sake, and for the sake of the rest of the world.

Her passions include community activism & service; she founded St. Louis Project Democracy and was involved in numerous other projects.

Working with Emil Unanue, one of the world’s masters of pathology and immunology, helped him become captivated by the field.

A single mother, she began seriously taking courses through University College in 1998, the same year her daughter started kindergarten.

The visual communications major has emerged as an outstanding performer, starring as Laura in The Glass Menagerie, among many other roles.

Helen Pfeifer plans to pursue a doctorate in intellectual history at either Columbia University or at the University of California, Berkeley.

In addition to her unique double major, she won a volleyball national championship in her junior year and captained the team her senior season.

“This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity,” says WUSTL’s Himadri B. Pakrasi, professor of biology in Arts & Sciences and leader the project.

Winners were Highness by Carolyn Kras; Shades of Light Blue by Yuan Ji; Flick by Nicholas A. Loyal; and Chosen Family by Nick Rogers.