The Record: Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

Monday, Feb. 20, 2023

Top stories

Research spurs changes to malnutrition guidelines

Results of a major clinical trial in Africa led by Mark Manary, MD, at the School of Medicine, have prompted a change in global guidelines for therapeutic food. The revised formula can boost brain development and IQ scores.

Study quantifies impact of electricity in Mars dust storms

Using a planetary simulation chamber built at WashU, scientists led by Alian Wang in Arts & Sciences discovered that electricity in dust storms could be the major driving force of the Martian chlorine cycle.

Hu, Norwitz selected as Gates Cambridge Scholars

Sabrina Hu (left) and Sam Norwitz, both seniors in Arts & Sciences, are among the 23 U.S. students who have been selected for the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship, which fully funds postgraduate study and research at the University of Cambridge.

Events

FEB

Fostering age inclusivity session

9–11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21

FEB

Equity-minded reform of faculty evaluation

Noon–1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21

FEB

Ownership insights in motorsports

5:30–7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22

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WashU in the News

Cockatoos know how to pick the right tools for the job

The New York Times

Senators talk about upping online safety for kids. This year they could do something

National Public Radio

Opinion: America’s most enduring myth

Salon

Fast-acting nonhormonal male birth control prevents pregnancy in mice

The Scientist

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Washington People

Mike Runiewicz

Whether meeting one-on-one with a new student or modeling a bold initiative like the university’s new need-blind admissions policy, Mike Runiewicz, assistant vice provost and director of Student Financial Services, is committed to making Washington University more accessible to students.

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Campus and community news

Notables

Three members of the Washington University community — Cidney Grimes (from left), Courtney Harris and Joslyn Richardson — have been selected to participate in FOCUS St. Louis civic leadership programs.

Notables

Sowande’ Mustakeem, in Arts & Sciences, will discuss her award-winning 2016 book, “Slavery at Sea: Terror, Sex, and Sickness in the Middle Passage,” for three universities during the spring semester, beginning Feb. 23 at the University of Cincinnati.

Announcements

Sign up for trademark licensing fair

The university’s Trademark Licensing Program is hosting licensing fairs March 6 and 7. The fairs will help WashU faculty, staff and students learn about resources available through the program and meet with suppliers.

Perspectives

‘Gen Z is coming into power and committed to protecting our planet’

Julian Cauzae, a senior in Arts & Sciences, writes an op-ed arguing that young people are stepping in to positions of power and are ready to take bold steps on climate change. “We are shareholders of an exploited Earth and will shoulder the burden of the consequences of climate inaction,” he writes.

Miami Herald