WashU social venture WOOTA (Water Out Of Thin Air) wins Engineering Discovery Competition (EDC) for building a device that turns humidity in the air into clean drinking water.
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Bakery grads ready for business
The Women’s Bakery, founded in 2014 by Olin MBA’17 student Markey Culver, equips women in Rwanda and Tanzania with the business, technical and life skills necessary for economic and social opportunity.
Global Impact Award winner selected
Now in its second year, the Suren G. Dutia and Jas K. Grewal Global Impact Award is given to Washington University in St. Louis-based entrepreneurs who use technology to solve real-world problems.
How One Woman Brings Artisan Craftwork to Fashion’s Most Luxe Brands
Recognizing craft as a viable form of employment for women around the world—one that allows them to care of their children while doing something they love—WashU alum Rebecca van Bergen conceived of the idea to leverage craft sector development as a force for positive change.