External Health and Safety Resources
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Taiwan MOE-WashU Fellows
An esteemed group of scholars, the Taiwan Ministry of Education-Washington University Fellows, represent a select cohort from diverse disciplines. These fellows are granted tuition coverage, a monthly stipend for living expenses, and an annual travel allowance through the combined support of Washington University in St. Louis and the Taiwan Ministry of Education. Meet our current […]
Remote sensing and global modeling key to understanding pollution
In research supported by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Randall Martin and his colleagues proposed a way to obtain a broader, more accurate view of pollution.
Taiwan MOE Fellowship
Washington University in St. Louis and the Taiwan Ministry of Education continue their partnership to attract and educate highly talented students to pursue their PhD. Since 2012, the Taiwan Ministry of Education (MOE) and WashU have jointly supported more than 55 PhD students in the Taiwan MOE-WashU Fellowship in a range of programs such as biomedical sciences, engineering and applied sciences, […]
Russ Shaw: champion of the London tech sector
For Russ Shaw, BSBA ’85, the founder of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, achieving the honorary title Commander of the British Empire (CBE) was a shock.
La Comunidad: a cultural home for a diverse community
In 2023, a dedicated group of WashU alumni celebrated the launch of La Comunidad, or “the community,” a new alumni network focused on engaging and connecting the university’s Hispanic, Latinx, and Latin American graduates.
Gülcan Yayla expands employment opportunities for youth
Gülcan Yayla, MBA/MSW ’17, is co-founder and CEO of Patika.dev, which helps companies hire tech talent in cohorts through tailor-designed classes.
Of Dishes, Taste, and Class: History of Food in the Middle East
The course provides students with the opportunity to understand human beings and human communities from the vantage point of their food habits.
Empowering women in East Africa
Markey Culver, MBA ’17, is driven by a desire to make a positive impact in the world. She leads The Women’s Bakery, an international social enterprise that empowers women in East Africa by creating access to education and sustainable employment through the establishment of bakeries.
Of Dishes, Tastes, and Class: A student’s perspective
Sam Norwitz, 2023 alumnus and recipient of the prestigious Gates Cambridge Scholarship, took Of Dishes, Taste, and Class: History of Food in the Middle East in his senior spring. He shares highlights from his experience in Professor Yücesoy’s classroom.