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ST Lee Lecture speaker to highlight connection between planetary and human health
Through this comprehensive and hopeful perspective, Dr. Samuel Myers will present strategies to mitigate environmental changes, including controlling toxic exposures, investing in clean energy, and improving urban design. The McDonnell Academy ST Lee Lecture, Safeguarding Human Health on a Rapidly Changing Planet, will offer a solid foundation in addressing the new challenges posed by our […]
Global Tastes, Local Connections: A Journey Through Sci-FEAST
On November 9, 2024, the McDonnell Scholars brought the Global Food Science Experience to Saint Louis Science Center Sci-FEAST. Their stories take us on a culinary adventure that bridges cultures, celebrates diversity, and showcases the rich tapestry of global flavors brought together by the McDonnell Academy’s vibrant community. Each team reflected on their experiences, sharing […]
Connecting Scholars to Transformative Opportunities: Insights from B4U Mentorship at Bayer Crop Sciences
The McDonnell International Scholars Academy is dedicated to facilitating opportunities for Scholars to engage with global industry leaders to enhance their professional development and advance their careers. Among these opportunities is the Bayer University Mentoring Program (B4U), an innovative initiative launched by Bayer Crop Science in 2018. The program pairs graduate students and postdoc mentees […]
McDonnell Academy EVENTS
The McDonnell Academy organizes special seminars, retreats and other events. Our distinguished Scholars, politicians and analysts lead discussions on political, cultural and economic issues in the United States and the broader world.
Sci-FEAST: Global Food Science Experience | Nov 9 | 9:30am – 4:30pm
The McDonnell Scholars Academy is thrilled to partner with the Saint Louis Science Center to bring the “Global Food Science Experience” to the St. Louis community on Nov 9th, aligning with WashU’s commitment to deepen and strengthen the longstanding ties with our region. We are WashU in St. Louis, for St. Louis, and with St. Louis Saint Louis Science Center’s […]