The Record: Friday, May 5, 2023

Friday, May 5, 2023

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Two elected to National Academy of Sciences

Ursula W. Goodenough and William B. McKinnon, both in Arts & Sciences, have been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Such election is among the highest honors that a U.S. scientist can receive.

A clue about bloodstream infections in preemies

A new study from the School of Medicine suggests that some dangerous bloodstream infections in premature infants may be caused by strains of bacteria already lurking in their gut microbiomes.

‘A stake in the ground’

The Gephardt Institute recently celebrated this year’s Gerry and Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award honorees. The award recognizes WashU community members whose efforts reflect their, and the university’s, commitment to St. Louis.

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WashU in the News

As colon cancer spreads in younger adults, new research identifies earliest symptoms

NBC News

Justice Thomas’ friend defends failure to disclose tuition payments by Harlan Crow

The New York Times

Biologist Jonathan Losos on ‘How Cats Evolved from the Savanna to Your Sofa’

KQED

Met Gala watch party highlights growing St. Louis fashion scene

Fox 2 St. Louis

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Campus and community news

Notables

Arts & Sciences recently recognized five alumni for their achievements, service and commitment to the liberal arts during its Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner. Georgie Lewis and Carolyn Werner Losos received the Dean’s Medal.

Notables

Ian Dobbins, a professor of psychological and brain sciences in Arts & Sciences, has been named a 2023 fellow of the Society of Experimental Psychologists. Dobbins studies human learning and memory.

Notables

The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts recently installed Sung Ho Kim as the Raymond E. Maritz Professor of Architecture. Kim is focused on teaching design that bridges technology, science and ecological investigations.

Perspectives

Hunting for a picket line

A longtime member of the Writers Guild of America (WGA), Arts & Sciences’ Richard Chapman has written more than 200 hours of network television. But as the WGA settles into its fourth strike in as many decades, Chapman wonders, will this time be the charm?

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Who Knew WashU?

Question: What will the Commencement festival, a tradition now in its second year for May graduates, include?

Answer: D) The festival will include live entertainment, local food options and photo booths for graduates and their guests.

Congrats to this week’s winner, PeChaz Clark, who works at the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center and will receive an “I Knew WashU” prize!