Ecological art, a genre fueled in part by environmental disasters, can elicit a reaction that art historians call the “toxic sublime” — an uncomfortable pleasure provoked by looking at gorgeous large-scale landscape photographs of heavily polluted sites. These photographs frequently depict harsh environments as both starkly beautiful and hazardous. People — particularly those who live […]
By exploring India’s distinctive controversies over religion and politics, Cassie Adcock helps us understand how India is secular, differently.
In November of 2019, air quality in New Delhi reached such dangerous levels that schools closed, flights were cancelled, and local authorities declared a public health emergency.
Next Age Institute (NAI), a partnership between Washington University and the National University of Singapore (NUS), envisions a world where people develop their capabilities and engage with the world across the life course, and where the poorest and oldest are not isolated in hardship.
Childhood malnutrition is a major global health challenge. It affects more than 150 million children under the age of 5 worldwide, with a disproportionate impact in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the World Health Organization.
There are a number of restrictions on WHAT can be taken/shipped outside the United States, WHERE you are traveling, and WHOM you meet. Frequently asked questions Why should I be concerned about meeting a colleague or traveling to a conference outside the U.S.? The U.S. government may have embargo and/or sanction programs that could restrict engagement with certain foreign countries, including […]
Issues surrounding foreign influence and international activities in federally funded research has been an evolving topic, in which the U.S. government has shown increasing concern. With the heightened sensitivity on these issues nationally, we want to remind you of your obligations to report on international research and scholarly activities. The following resources can help you […]
Export control There are some limitations and restrictions on sending data, materials, or equipment to an international collaborator. Consult this guide to Determine When Export Control Laws Apply. Contact the Export Control Manager if you need further assistance. Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) To provide materials to an international partner, consult the Office of Technology Management’s Guidance on Material Transfer […]