Using an instrument called "Betsy," Douglas A. Wiens, Ph.D., fires a shotgun blank into the ground at the Tyson Research Center last fall. The purpose of the experiment was to determine the structure of the rock beneath Tyson and map soil layers formed by past floods over geologic time. (For more information about the activities of last fall's geophysics class, click here.)
EM3 aims to turn professionals into next generation of managers
Geophysics class takes to the field for hands-on research experience
Exhibit captures grief over teen's death
University sets 1997-98 undergraduate tuition, fees
Postmodern writer Martin Amis to deliver Assembly Series lecture
NAACP's Mfume to speak
City design focus of mayors' institute
Macdonalds to perform in 'Vienna Fest' recital
Bobby Cox skipped her way to 15 minutes of fame
Merce Cunningham brings unique dance to Edison Theatre for special performances
Saturday Seminars to focus on memory
University College offers short courses
Campus Y presents classes
Key link identified between cataracts and light exposure
Four School of Medicine researchers named AAAS fellows
Dacey builds on department's traditions
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Kardos installed as Lopata Professor
Matheson creates comparative literature fund
Ralph E. Pumphrey, social-welfare historian
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Washington University will vigorously pursue the goals of affirmative action
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