Two McKelvey faculty awarded Global Incubator Seed Grants

Joshua Yuan, Sang-Hoon Bae recognized for environmental research projects

Channing Suhl  11.24.2025

Joshua Yuan, Lucy & Stanley Lopata Professor and chair of the Department of Energy, Environmental & Chemical Engineering, and Sang-Hoon Bae, assistant professor of mechanical engineering & materials science, …

By Amanda Martin
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What Companies Mean When They Say “Don’t Use AI in Your Job Applications”

by Alyse Maguire

Many companies disapprove of AI in job applications, but you don’t have to avoid it entirely. Here’s why—and how to use AI responsibly in your job search.

It’s a confusing time to be a job seeker right …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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McKinsey Technology Trends Outlook 2025

The global technology landscape is undergoing significant shifts, propelled by fast-moving innovations in technologies. These are exponentially increasing demand for computing power, capturing the attention of management teams and the public, and accelerating experimentation. These developments are occurring against a …

By Amanda Martin
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A Guide to the H-1B Visa: The Top Companies for Sponsorship

As an international student or foreign worker in the US, securing employment involves more than submitting your résumé. Because you’re a non-immigrant worker, you must obtain a visa category that allows you to work legally. One of the most common …

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WashU to Lead Bioaerosol Sensor Development on $40M Federal Contract

WashU researchers to contribute to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health-funded research to create a “smoke alarm” for airborne contaminants that could cut respiratory illnesses by 25%, defend against next pandemic.

When a public building catches fire, its built-in …

By Amanda Martin
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Wang Receives 2025 Google PhD Fellowship

By Channing Suhl 

Ruiqi Wang, a doctoral student in the Department of Computer Science & Engineering in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has been named a recipient of the 2025 Google PhD Fellowship in …

By Amanda Martin
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Consulting Resume Tips: What Top Firms Really Look For

By: Rob Porter

Breaking into the consulting world is competitive, regardless of your background. Whether you’re an MBA, a PhD, or a recent graduate from a top-tier program, consulting firms receive thousands of applications each year from high-achieving candidates. The …

By Amanda Martin
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What is an AI Product Manager?

Here’s what being an AI product manager actually means.

Want to get a job as an AI PM?

The best approach is to focus on becoming an excellent PM who leverages AI effectively, not an “AI PM” chasing market hype.

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BME Alumni Win 1st Place in Collegiate Inventors Competition

Three alumni of the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis won the undergraduate first place award at the 2025 Collegiate Inventor’s Competition held Oct. 16 in Alexandria, Va.

Myles (Max) …

By Amanda Martin
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Meta Behavioral Interview Guide and Top Questions

This guide breaks down the behavioral rounds at Meta across various roles, including:

product management,
software engineering,
machine learning,
data science,
data engineering,
and analytics.

Verified: This guide was written with the help of senior+ candidates and hiring leaders …

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