3 Reasons to Seek a Career in Orthotics and Prosthetics

If you’re ready to change patients’ lives and you like art, math, science, technology and of course health care, consider orthotics and prosthetics or O&P.

These traits help predict success in O&P: strong interpersonal skills, passion for helping others, excellent …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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The 10 Vital Skills You Will Need For The Future Of Work

Since we’re in the midst of the transformative impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the time is now to start preparing for the future of work. Even just five years from now, more than one-third of the skills we believe …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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Future of Manufacturing Technology

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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Not into Research? These Abbott Alumna Have Advice for You

Alumnae Jodi Small and Nicole Joison have a great deal in common. Both earned bachelor’s degrees in biomedical engineering from the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis. Both are members of the Chi Omega sorority. Both …

By Kelli Delfosse
Kelli Delfosse Director, Industry Relations
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Tim Cook Didn’t Feel Ready to Lead Apple—Here’s His Advice for Stepping Up to a Challenge

Tim Cook stands at the helm of one of the largest and most valuable public companies in the world. He’s been the CEO of Apple for nearly eight years, but he didn’t feel ready for the job when he took …

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Career Resources

WashU has partnered with Exponent, a platform designed to help students excel in technical interviews for roles in software engineering, …

WashU CNX is a mentor-focused online community where you can build connections with fellow students, alumni, and friends of the university …