Gephardt Institute Ethic of Service winners honored
Marcus Foston was one of eight recipients of this year's award
Marcus Foston, associate professor of energy, environmental & chemical engineering, has been named one of eight recipients of the 22nd annual Gerry & Bob Virgil Ethic of Service Award from the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement.
The annual honor, established by Bob Virgil, former dean of Olin Business School, and his wife, the late Gerry Virgil, celebrates students, faculty, staff, alumni, retirees and volunteers for Washington University, who go above and beyond their professional responsibilities in their service to St. Louis, inspiring others to create a healthier, more just and vibrant St. Louis.
Foston has welcomed students from across the region into his lab for “Researcher for a Day” events. In addition to his community work in science, technology, engineering and math, Foston serves as a faculty fellow in the National Science Foundation’s Science and Technology Center: Center for Engineering Mechanobiology, training the next generation of scientists.
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