AI may predict spread of lung cancer to brain

A new study led by the School of Medicine could help physicians strike the right balance when treating lung cancer patients. Scientists used an artificial intelligence method to study lung biopsy images and predict whether the cancer will spread to the brain.

Pandemic made its mark on personality traits

Psychology researchers in Arts & Sciences have found that the pandemic changed personality traits, in that people became more conscientious and extraversion dropped.

NASA supports device for future lunar mission

Physicist Jeff Gillis-Davis in Arts & Sciences is leading a team that will develop and test an instrument to measure the chemistry of rocks, minerals, soil and ices on the lunar surface.

WashU Expert: How much luck is involved in March Madness?

This month, 68 college basketball teams will vie to become national champion in the annual March Madness tournament. It must take a lot of luck to come out on top, right? Not as much as you might think, says Mark Rank, a sociologist at the Brown School.

Notables

Biologist Kenneth Olsen, in Arts & Sciences, joined researchers from 24 countries in an effort to strengthen cooperation and solve a key problem of improving rice yields. The researchers shared details about their plans in the journal Molecular Plant.

Notables

The Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement has awarded $30,000 in Transform Grants to five student projects that will advance regional priorities.

Announcements

Apply to join Danforth Staff Council, attend forum Tuesday

The Danforth Staff Council seeks new members. Applications are open until March 29. Also, the council will hold its spring forum 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in person and online.