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Nobel Prize For Krugman Means A Blow For Bush?
Original at Say Anything
• 3 hours ago
Even though Krugman’s award was for his economic theories and not his criticism of Bush, the prize elevates the profile of an already-prominent Bush critic, said Jim Davis, a political science professor at Washington University in St. Louis.
Pediatric infectious diseases fellow buys in Valley Park
Original at Blockshopper
• 12 hours ago
IL - Dr. Lutter is a research fellow in the pediatrics department at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She is a specialist of pediatric ...
The Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC) Announces Initiation of Phase 1B Study of Elotuzumab (HuLuc63) Monoclonal Antibody in Combination with REVLIMID and dexamethasone
Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung)
• 13 hours ago
PR-inside.com) - Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium Anne Quinn Young, MPH (203) 652-0212 The Multiple Myeloma Research Consortium (MMRC) today announced the initiation of a three-drug combination study of elotuzumab (also known as HuLuc63), a humanized anti-CS1 monoclonal IgG...
Times Higher Education-QS announces premier university rankings
Original at eTaiwan News
• 13 hours ago
Taiwan - New entrants in the Top 100 include: Washington University in St. Louis, University of Geneva, University of Aarhus, University of Minnesota, ...
Gordon, Holtzman elected to Institute of Medicine
Original at mednews.wustl.edu
• 14 hours ago
MO - By Beth Miller Oct. 13, 2008 -- Two faculty members at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been elected to the Institute of Medicine ...
Response To Immune Protein Determines Pathology Of Multiple Sclerosis - Science Daily
Original at Science Daily
• 16 hours ago
Response To Immune Protein Determines Pathology Of Multiple Sclerosis press release) - The study—from researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore and Washington University in St. Louis—will be published online on ...
Al Neuharth/Commentary
Original at Herald Times Reporter
• 22 hours ago
WI - Importantly, the three debate hosts so far — the University of Mississippi in Oxford, Washington University in St. Louis and Belmont University in Nashville ...
Researchers say bipolar disorder also afflicts children
Original at News-Medical.net
• Mon, Oct 13
Australia - The researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis say one clue in diagnosing bipolar disorder in children is recognizing grandiose ...
More birds equals less West Nile
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Sun, Oct 12
United States - Researchers at Washington University have discovered that the odds of humans catching the virus go down when the bird population in an area is more diverse, ... Bad Biodiveristy Ups West Nile Odds Scientific American all 8 news articles
Washington University expands West County medical presence
Original at Bizjournals.com
• Sun, Oct 12
Barnes-Jewish Hospital West County is moving forward on expansion projects. Washington University has been expanding its presence on the West County campus over the past year, spending $7.5 million to double the square footage of Washington University Physician offices on the campus.
Brain research holds hope for the paralyzed to regain abilities
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Sun, Oct 12
United States - The professor of biomedical engineering and neurobiology at Washington University told an audience at the St. Louis Science Center on Sunday morning it ...
Washington weighs lethal meds for terminally ill
Original at Albany Times Union
• Sun, Oct 12
The measure would allow physicians in Washington state to help terminally ill patients end their lives. Oregon, where voters first approved the idea in 1994, is the only state with such a law. Todd Donovan, political scientist at Western Washington University, said he wasn't surprised t...
high-schoolers can now get failing grades
Original at Seattle Times
• Sun, Oct 12
United States - Oct 12, 2008 Western Washington University and University of Washington officials said that's one reason they look at students' transcripts, not just their GPAs. ...
Wachovia freezes fund used by colleges
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Fri, Oct 10
United States - Oct 10, 2008 Washington University said that it has about $58 million in operating cash and $32 million from its endowment still stuck in the fund offered by the ...
Economics Theory Adapted To Trace Brain's Information Flow
Original at Medical News Today
• Fri, Oct 10
Scientists have used a technique originally developed for economic study to become the first to overcome a significant challenge in brain research: determining the flow of information from one part of the brain to another. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St....
Scientists Adapt Economics Theory To Trace Brain's Information Flow - Science Daily
Original at Science Daily
• Thu, Oct 9
Scientists Adapt Economics Theory To Trace Brain's Information Flow press release) - Oct 9, 2008 Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Florida Atlantic University report the new capability in The Journal of ...
Scientists adapt economics theory to trace brain's information flow
Original at mednews.wustl.edu
• Wed, Oct 8
MO - Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and Florida Atlantic University report the new capability in The Journal of ...
More birds reduce risk of virus
Original at News-Leader.com
• Wed, Oct 8
MO - That's according to a new study by biologists in St. Louis. Researchers at Washington University looked at the sometimes-deadly mosquito-borne illness. ...
Be Logical, Captain!
Original at New York Observer
• Tue, Oct 7
By Jason Horowitz Axelrod was talking to The Observer in a hallway outside a media center at Washington University in St. Louis before the Oct. 2 vice presidential debate between Joe Biden and Ms. Palin, during which Mr. Biden, even on his best behavior, ...
Alberts Named AVCA Division III National Player of the Week
Original at Washington University in St. Louis
• Tue, Oct 7
MO - St. Louis, Mo., October 7, 2008 – Senior outside hitter Alli Alberts of the No. 4 Washington University volleyball team has been named the Sports ...
SCOTT HORTON—The Ifill Factor
Original at Harper's Magazine
• Sun, Oct 5
By Scott Horton The recent debate at Washington University in Saint Louis between Senator Joe Biden and Governor Sarah Palin was the most watched vice presidential debate of all time. Polling and pundits seem to have settled on a consensus view, namely that the debate was a clear win for Senator Biden on p...
ST. LOUIS
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Sat, Oct 4
United States - The incident did not disrupt preparations for Thursday night's vice presidential debate nearby at Washington University, said Clayton Police Chief Thomas ...
GLVC adding two teams
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Sat, Oct 4
United States - Washington University will partner with Fontbonne University to host the championships at the WU Field House. In addition, St. Louis also landed the 2011 ...
George Washington University to unveil new graduate center
Original at Bizjournals.com
• Fri, Oct 3
NC - Located in the Carlyle neighborhood near the King Street Metro station, the 24000-square-foot education center features a computer lab, six counseling rooms ...
NAACP conference seeks to encourage youth
Original at News-Leader.com
• Fri, Oct 3
MO - He hopes to attend medical school and has his sights set on Georgetown University or Washington University in St. Louis. Though he does not struggle in ...
Washington U. Gone Wild!
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Thu, Oct 2
• 11 related articles
United States - Republican supporters watch the vice-presidential debate, held on the Washington University campus, from Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. ...
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Unreal Live-Blogs the Vice Presidential Debate at Washington ...
Original at blogs.riverfronttimes.com
• Thu, Oct 2
MO - We can also see about 7 bazillion "Washington University in St. Louis" banners. If nothing else, we know where we are. 8:36 pm: The Obamaganda is in the ... A surreal trip down Spin Alley St. Louis Post-Dispatch all 2 news articles
Think before you Crawl
Original at blogs.columbiatribune.com
• Thu, Oct 2
● There is, of course, the vice presidential debate, which begins at 8 at St. Louis' Washington University and can be seen pretty much everywhere on TV and the Internet. ADDENDUM: Oh, and congrats to University of Missouri grad Neal E. Boyd, who walked away the winner of "America's Got Talent...
Palin faces voters who doubt her readiness
Original at Toledo Blade
• Thu, Oct 2
WASHINGTON — Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin must try to sway U.S. voters who have serious doubts about her readiness for a national job as she confronts Democratic rival Joe Biden on Thursday night in a debate where a misstep could set back either campaign.
St. Louis Area Residents to Participate in Debate Events
Original at Ozarks First
• Thu, Oct 2
MO - Governor Sarah Palin will attend the rally following the debate at Washington University. Meanwhile, Webster University will also host a debate watch party ... Economy, Experience Weighed by Missourians During Vice ... KBIA all 2 news articles
Today's Candidate Schedule
Original at Daily Kos
• Thu, Oct 2
By BarbinMD Michigan State University Adams Field 2:30 pm (EDT) Joe Biden Vice Presidential Debate St. Louis, Missouri Washington University 8:00 pm (CDT) John McCain Sarah Palin Vice Presidential Debate St. Louis, MIssouri Washington University 8:00 pm (CDT)
New Car-Sharing Options
Original at Washington Post
• Thu, Oct 2
United States - Which is too bad, because WeCar's fleet includes the Toyota Prius; at WeCar member Washington University (St. Louis), a Prius rents for $10/hour. ...
Show-me show time
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Thu, Oct 2
Eleven months ago, when the Commission on Presidential Debates announced that Washington University would host the vice presidential debate this year, it was a little like being awarded the ArenaBowl instead of the Super Bowl. Indoor football's championship game is a nice event, but i...
Recent jobs posted to the Job Board: NY Times, Chronicle of Higher Education, eBay/Kijiji, TechSmith, etc.
Original at Signal vs. Noise
• Mon, Sep 29
By 37signals The Chronicle of Higher Education is looking for a Web Developer (LAMP) in Washington, DC. The George Washington University Department of Health Policy is looking for a Web Communications Specialist (Research Associate) located in Washington, DC.
Stander Tabbed All-America by Jewish Sports Review
Original at Washington University in St. Louis
• Thu, Jul 10
MO - St. Louis, Mo., July 10, 2008 – Senior outfielder Karli Stander of the Washington University in St. Louis softball team was named to the Jewish Sports ...
Times Review
Original at Durham
• Sat, Sep 15
By KC Johnson From the Scottsboro Boys to Clarence Gideon, some of the most memorable legal narratives have been tales of the wrongly accused. Now “Until Proven Innocent,” a new book about the false allegations of rape against three Duke lacrosse players, can join these galvanizing cautionary tales . . ....
Americans Stuck In Political Stupor
Original at Blogcritics
• Tue, Jul 31
By Joel S. Hirschhorn The latest bipartisan George Washington University Battleground Poll rightfully received media attention because of its depressing data. There is historic political pessimism and cynicism. But something is more troubling than the data on the dire views of Americans about their elec...
Swamp Sunrise
Original at The Swamp
• Mon, Jun 4
By Newsdesk June 2 - 12. BIOLOGY OLYMPIAD — The Center for Excellence in Education will hold the USA Biology Olympiad for 21 competitively selected U.S. high school students at George Mason University. Students will attend labs and lectures in genetics, microbiology, protein and DNA chemistry, plant...
To Spring Arbor U: Thank You For Everything, Julie Nemecek
Original at Pam's House Blend
• Wed, Feb 7
By Autumn Sandeen It's a really messy area of law," said Robert Tuttle, a professor of law and religion at George Washington University in Washington. "The questions involve the right of religious organizations to hire people based on religion, but at times the categories of religion creep over into othe...
Opinion: "Ask the Author" with David Stras: Part 2
Original at SCOTUSblog
• Wed, Dec 27
By Jason Harrow(jharrow@akingump.com) This post is part 2 in our discussion with Professor David Stras of the University of Minnesota Law School (part 1 is here). Professor Stras has written extensively on issues surrounding the Supreme Court; in this entry, we discuss his paper about life tenure, "An Empirical Analysis of Li...
Gender Discrimination at George Washington University
Original at Outside The Beltway | OTB
• Mon, Nov 27
By James Joyner Now, given the nature of the position, it might make perfect sense to hire a woman. The Program consists (presumably) of nothing but young female undergraduates and emphasizes woman’s leadership. From both a student comfort and mentoring standpoint, a female prof/adviser may be the bes...
North Korea at center of workshop
Original at UW Badger Herald
• Sun, Oct 15
Scholars from around the world spoke at the University of Wisconsin Law School Friday about the past, present and future of international relations with North Korea. Gregg Brazinsky, assistant professor of history and international affairs at George Washington University, offered...
Another perspective on the cost of college
Original at Columbia Daily Tribune
• Thu, Aug 31
I also know that Big 12 is a traditional reference group for MU, but the best public schools in the nation are mostly outside that reference group -- University of Michigan, University of Maryland, University of Washington, University of California system, University of North Carolin...
Two student groups share Olin Cup
Original at Student Life
• Sun, Dec 4
Somark Innovations, a bio-technology company started by Washington University alumni Mark Pydynowski and Ramos Mays, took first place in the Olin Cup Competition's all-around category, winning a prize of $50,000. IMobile Access Technologies, led by Stephen Foster, placed second f...
Taco Bell departs from Mallinckrodt
Original at Student Life
• Tue, Nov 29
Students can grab their last gorditas today as Taco Bell departs from Mallinckrodt's Food Court to be replaced by Bon Appétit Asian cuisine next semester. Its departure comes after failed negotiations to renew the franchise's five-year contract and a Washington University Food Commi...
Washington University Will Look For Earliest Signs Of Alzheimer's
Original at KSDK
• Tue, Nov 22
MO - Nov 22, 2005 LOUIS (AP) -- Washington University will receive nearly $6 million over the next five years to search for the earliest signs a person will develop Alzheimer's ...
Test finds evidence of early-stage Alzheimer's
Original at Indianapolis Star
• Sun, Nov 20
Medgadget.comTest finds evidence of early-stage Alzheimer's Now scientists at Washington University and the University of Pittsburgh say they can see evidence of the disease in the brains and spinal fluid in people in ... Test May Detect Alzheimer's Earlier WJXX
The evolution of e-mail at Washington University
Original at Student Life
• Sun, Nov 13
MO - Nov 13, 2005 first utilized at Stanford University. Soon after, Washington University became the second school in the nation to provide RCCs. ...
Washington University partners IIT Mumbai
Original at siliconindia.com
• Thu, Oct 20
CA - Oct 20, 2005 MUMBAI: The Washington University has chosen IIT, Mumbai to launch the McDonnell Academy for international cooperation in education and research to create a ...