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University's Elgin one of 20 recipients of Hughes institute award Sarah C.R. Elgin, Ph.D., professor of biology in Arts & Sciences, is one of 20 professors nationwide who will receive $1 million over the next four years from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to bring the creativity she has shown in the lab to the undergraduate classroom. "Research is advancing at a breathtaking pace, but many university students are still learning science the same old way, by listening to lectures, memorizing facts and doing cookbook lab experiments that thousands have done before," said HHMI President Thomas R. Cech. "We want to empower scientists at research universities to become more involved in breaking the mold and bringing the excitement of research to science education." Full story Bone marrow cells may contribute to growth of new blood vessels Newborn animals grow rapidly, and they must develop new blood vessels fast enough to keep pace with that growth. Researchers in the School of Medicine have found that a kind of immature cell that develops in the bone marrow and circulates in the blood contributes to the growth of new blood vessels during the neonatal period. Full story |
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Education
receives NSF teaching grant
The Department of Education in Arts & Sciences has been awarded a $10 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to create the St. Louis Center for Inquiry in Science Teaching and Learning (CISTL) at the University. As one of only 10 NSF-funded centers for learning and teaching, CISTL will serve as a national model, improving science education through research and researched practice. Full story Novelist Rushdie will visit Hilltop as Hurst Professor
In addition to the English department, his visit is being sponsored by University Libraries and the International Writers Center in Arts & Sciences. Full story 150th anniversary plans under way The official kickoff of the University's Sesquicentennial celebration is about a year away, but various committees already have jump-started their plans for a successful celebration. One of the items discussed at a recent meeting involved members of the Calendar Committee developing a Web site. This site would include an interactive database and would allow anyone to log on and access information. Full story Volleyball coach wins 700th career game
"Having won 700 matches is a testament to the incredible players I've been blessed to work with, both at Washington University and the University of St. Francis," Luenemann said. "I'm the luckiest guy in the world. This team is such a joy to coach. I've been waiting for this squad all my life." |
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