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Sequestration Budget Cuts Hit St. Louis Scientists

Véronique LaCapra — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:30:00 +0000

It has been just over three months since the federal spending cuts known as sequestration first took effect.

A handful of programs were spared — but not scientific research, which amounts to about $140 billion in annual government spending.

As St. Louis Public Radio’s Véronique LaCapra found out, at universities here in St. Louis, some scientists are worried about what the budget cuts will mean for their research — and for their students.

"I had to let go of some science."

Larger-Than-Life Production Of ‘Carmina Burana’ At The Touhill

Mary Edwards and Alex Heuer — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:51:57 +0000

When a symphony orchestra performs Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” it’s always something of a spectacle. The stage is packed to the brim with a large orchestra including two pianos and celeste, vocal soloists, a chorus and children’s chorus. But Nashville Ballet Artistic Director Paul Vasterling’s vision of “Carmina Burana” employing 120 singers, 60 orchestral musicians and 40 dancers takes the work to new proportions.

Seeing Sounds, Hearing Colors: UMSL Professor Researches Rare Condition

Alex Heuer, Mary Edwards and Don Marsh — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 17:17:23 +0000

Synesthesia is a complex and rare condition in which input from one sense is perceived through another sense.

The abilities of people to see what they hear or hear what they see are just two examples.

A significant amount of research into the condition is being conducted at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.

Host Don Marsh spoke with Professor of Philosophy Brit Brogaard of the University of Missouri – St. Louis, and with Kristian Marlow, a graduate student of philosophy at UMSL who participates in the research.

UMSL Chancellor Reflects On Golden Jubilee, Trends In Higher Ed.

Mary Edwards, Alex Heuer and Don Marsh — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 02:07:02 +0000

The University of Missouri – St. Louis kicks off its Golden Jubilee year with a celebration on February 1. Chancellor Tom George was Don Marsh’s guest on “St. Louis on the Air” to reflect on the university’s growth in its first half-century as well as to discuss trends and challenges in higher education.

The Dickson String Quartet Is A Family Affair

Mary Edwards and Alex Heuer — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 23:05:33 +0000

When a family has 10 children who all study music, it’s natural that some of them might form an ensemble. In the case of the Dickson family, 4 of them not only formed a string quartet, but all entered college at the same time, halfway across the country.