WashU to lead bioaerosol sensor development on up to $40 million federal contract to revolutionize clean indoor air 10.16.2025
Diamonds are not a geoengineer’s best friend WashU researchers find that diamond dust is not ideal for strategic stratospheric aerosol injection. 03.20.2026
Index provides flu risk for each state New model can better equip public health officials to address outbreak risks unique to their region. 03.06.2026
He receives the 2026 Ralph and Joe Bales Graber Science Award Zhen (Jason) He was honored by the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists. 03.05.2026
A clear view to better batteries Engineers at WashU detail how to improve performance and safety of lithium-ion batteries. 03.03.2026
Ignite Interdisciplinary Grant awardees announced Program supports innovative, interdisciplinary research focused on public health across WashU. 02.18.2026
Putting some ‘muscle’ into material design Engineers create biomaterial that behaves like animal muscle fibers. 02.18.2026
Lab-grown algae remove microplastics from water Mizzou's Susie Dai has engineered special algae to remove and reuse harmful microplastics from wastewater. 02.06.2026
Making hydrogen fuel cells ‘less precious’ WashU chemical engineers work to bring stability to iron components instead of using more expensive precious metals in fuel cell technologies. 02.06.2026
WashU faculty, students search for hidden hazard in tornado’s path Catalano leads effort to test lead levels in St. Louis soil. 01.30.2026