Trauma, histories of victimhood will influence Israeli response
New research by Carly Wayne, assistant professor of political science in Arts & Sciences, demonstrates how arratives play a role in shaping political views and foment negative intergroup attitudes.
Scott named 2023 Young Scholar
The Marketing Science Institute has identified Sydney Scott, an assistant professor of marketing at Olin Business School, as a promising young scholar.
MBA students learn about St. Louis, teamwork through service
First-year MBA students at Olin Business School devoted more than 400 hours of service to the St. Louis community this summer through organizations including the Habitat for Neighborhood Business, Here to Stay, the Crisis Nursery of St. Louis, Annie Malone and the Delmar Devine.
Gabel wins grant to study minority representation strategies
Matt Gabel, a professor of political science in Arts & Sciences, received a two-year $325,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study ways to protect minority voting rights and representation.
Auto workers’ strike could impact future labor organizing
The persistently tight labor market, growing frustration over wage inequality and record high support for unions set the stage for the United Auto Workers strike, according to Jake Rosenfeld, a professor of sociology in Arts & Sciences.
Braver awarded MURI grant for attention control strategies research
A multi-institutional research project led by Todd Braver, a professor of psychological and brain sciences in Arts & Sciences, received an $8.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to study attention control and strategies to improve it.
Climate reporter Baker to discuss heat safety standards
The Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis will host Aryn Baker, Time magazine’s senior international climate and environment correspondent, for a public forum and reception Sept. 26.
A cautionary tale: How Italy’s ChatGPT ban hurt businesses, economy
Initial data from Italy’s monthlong ChatGPT ban in early 2023 demonstrates the technology’s transformative impact on business and the economy, according to Olin Business School’s Jeremy Bertomeu.
Black legislators talk more about race, and it works
A new study from political scientist Matthew Hayes in Arts & Sciences finds legislators who use symbolism in speeches about race and civil rights reap electoral rewards, including more favorable evaluations and higher voter turnout.
Still separate and unequal: How subsidized housing exacerbates inequality
New sociology research from Elizabeth Korver-Glenn in Arts & Sciences finds Black and Latino subsidized renters live in homes with more unsafe conditions while simultaneously paying more, both total cost and relative to their income.
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