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From Earth and Planetary Sciences: students learn about the structure and history of the Earth on a field trip to the Southwest.
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From the Libraries: scholars examine the content and material construction of 19th-century Japanese Stab Stitch binding (Credit: J. Byard)
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Student Spotlight: Jasmine Brown and Mimi Borders
Jasmine Brown, a biology major, and Camille "Mimi" Borders, a history major, are Washington University's newest Rhodes Scholars. The Ervin Scholars and sorority sisters leaned on each other during the intense application process for Rhodes and now are best friends. Here, the two show off their British slang, scholarly research and reflect on what it means to be role models.
Faculty Spotlight: Rebecca Messbarger
Professor Rebecca Messbarger, a cultural historian of early modern medicine and director of medical humanities, discusses the importance of the medical humanities as well as her own research into the life and work of Anna Morandi Manzolini (1714-1774). The history of medicine is “embedded in the DNA of contemporary medical science and medical practice,” she says. “In order to know who we are and what we’re doing, we absolutely have to know where we came from.”
Alumni Spotlight: Jason Green
Ervin Scholar and alum Jason Green, AB '03, who majored in political science and finance as an undergraduate, reflects on the influence of the program's founder, the late Dean McLeod, to his personal growth and commitment to public service. Green would later go on to work as associate counsel to President Barack Obama, whom he advised on legal, economic and domestic policy matters. Today, he is co-founder, senior vice president and general counsel of SkillSmart, a platform that connects job seekers with the right skill sets and experiences.
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The secret lives of plants
Elizabeth Haswell wants to change the way that people think about plants. What do scientists know about how plants sense their environment, and what remains a mystery? The answers may surprise you.
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Welcome to WashU: William B. Tolman
Tolman is a chemist whose work focuses on the interfaces of inorganic, biological and polymer chemistry to address important problems related to human health and the environment. He joins the Arts & Sciences faculty this summer and will also serve as an associate dean of research in Arts & Sciences.
Phi Beta Kappa: Recognizing remarkable students
Phi Beta Kappa is the oldest honorary society in the nation and perhaps the most prestigious. Vincent Sherry, president of WashU's chapter, and senior Jacob Maddox talk about the society and what it means to them.
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