Hispanic Heritage Month: An Interview with Dr. Jonathan Silva, SMNAI
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are excited to spotlight innovators across the ecosystem. Read below as NAI Senior Member Dr. Jonathan Silva, Professor at NAI Member Institution Washington University in St. Louis, shares with us why he’s passionate about being an innovator, the importance of having diverse perspectives, and more!
WashU research funding exceeds $1 billion for first time
External dollars solve major challenges, spark local job growth, development
WashU to lead $26 million decarbonization initiative
National Science Foundation grant is largest in McKelvey Engineering history
Physician-scientists receive Scholar-Innovator award
Juliane Bubeck Wardenburg, MD, PhD, and Russell Pachynski, MD, both of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, have been honored with the 2024 Scholar-Innovator Award from the Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals in Cleveland.
Office of Technology Management to mentor Mizzou on commercialization
Washington University selected to support Mizzou in accelerating translational research
Ones to Watch: St. Louisans driving disruption in a range of industries
These entrepreneurial St. Louisans are taking novel approaches that are reshaping a range of sectors in ways large and small.
The power of persistence: Bridging the gender gap in patent applications
The gender gap in patent applications is a well-documented phenomenon. While women make up nearly half of the workforce in the United States, they account for only a fraction of patent applications and patents granted.
WashU’s economic impact totals $8.8 billion
Washington University in St. Louis continues to play a vital role in the local economy, providing jobs, supporting local businesses and drawing millions in research dollars to the region. During fiscal year 2023 which concluded on June 30, the university’s direct and indirect contributions to the St. Louis economy totaled $8.8 billion. WashU also supported a total of 54,380 jobs in the region.