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Scholar Voices Global Leadership Vision Op-Ed | The Paradox of Sustainability: Why Plastic Isn’t the Villain We Think It Is By Maurice Efroza | November 2025 Every year, Indonesia produces over 12 million tons of plastic waste, and yet less than 10% is recycled effectively, according to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. The images of clogged rivers […]

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Scholar Voices Insight to Exhibition: VaNetta Clark’s Research Findings Showcased at Olin Library October 2025 VaNetta Clark’s first research study, “High-Quality Education: Insights from Exemplary Teachers on Pedagogy and In-School Community,” has been transformed into an inspiring exhibit at WashU’s John M. Olin Library, Gingko Reading Room. The study reveals significant findings that underscore the […]

Scholar Voices Allison Martinez wins second place in the 2023 She LEADS symposium’s 3MT presentation Allison Martinez, a Biomedical Engineering PhD student and McDonnell Academy Global Scholar from Honduras won second place among the five finalists in the 2023 She LEADS Three Minute Thesis presentation competition. This competition showcases the compelling research work of doctoral […]

Scholar Voices McDonnell Scholars attend COP27 WashU Environmental Studies | January 2023 In November, two of our McDonnell Scholars attended the 27th Annual Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Ganesh Chelluboyina (EECE PhD) and Bea Addis (Anthropology PhD) share their insights on the complex nature of the climate crisis from a global and interdisciplinary perspective. Ganesh’s […]