Washington Magazine February 2012

Researchers working together at the Photosynthetic Antenna Research Center imagine ways to adapt plants’ mechanisms, in hopes of producing renewable fuels and other beneficial outcomes.

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James E. McLeod (1944–2011), who passed away Sept. 6, 2011, touched the lives of countless students and alumni as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

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Law Professor Pauline Kim explores the ever-morphing boundaries of employment law.

Art Professor Dougles B. Dowd searches the social landscape, describing and interpreting aspects of culture in his new illustrated magazine, Spartan Holiday.

OPX Biotechnologies aims to compete globally in the bioproducts industry by implementing its proprietary technology and building an exceptional team, which includes alumni Chas Eggert (left), president and CEO, and Mike Lynch, MD/PhD, co-founder and chief scientific officer.

Wanting her children and others to grow up bilingual, alumna Rhonda Broussard founded the St. Louis Language Immersion Schools. Today, students learn in French and Spanish; future plans include Chinese, Russian and more.

Whether developing big-name talent or independent artists, alumnus Steven Beer, JD, focuses on helping artists gain control over their careers.

“Growing up in St. Louis, I knew that Washington University was one of the nation’s finest universities,” says Lauren Ortwein, Business Class of ’13. “I applied early decision, and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”