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Iris explaining iron deficiency to creator Aref Zahed. Iris' face is turned towards Aref and her processing — facial recognition and a Google search — is shown on a monitor

Technology ·

Meet Iris: AU Unveils its First Artificial Intelligence (AI) Robot

Aref Zahed launches an advanced AI robot that recognizes faces, speaks in nine languages, and answers complex questions using ChatGPT and Google technology.
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Athletics ·

Chase the Math Madness of March

Take your shot at AU Now’s inaugural bracket challenge.
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Three dimensional block letters that spell 'tariffs' and are colored to resemble the US flag sitting atop three shipping containers styled to resemble the Mexican, Chinese, and Canadian flags.

Policy Analysis ·

The Impact of Tariffs on the American Economy: A CAS Conversation

Economics Professor Robert A. Blecker explains the real price that Americans will pay for the Trump administration’s tariff policies
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Social Sciences ·

Department of Economics Relaunches MA in Economics as Master of Science

Change in degree’s designation reflects the program’s growing emphasis on quantitative analysis and data-driven decision-making.
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Announcement ·

New Certificate Bridges Gap Between Social Science and Policy

New Certificate Prepares American University Students for Real-World Impact
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Orwell's Ghosts: Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century by Laura Beers book cover placed in front of a backdrop of photos of Orwell and his book covers.

Achievements ·

Laura Beers’s “Orwell’s Ghosts” Named LA Times Book Prize Finalist

Book inspired by American University history class is nominated for 45th Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Biography
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Government & Politics ·

Public Health in Crisis: How to Find Accurate Online Health Information

Professor Melissa Hawkins weighs in on status of government public health websites and where Americans can locate trustworthy information
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Professor Brie Anderson with students Madeline Bartin, Evelyn Bristol, and Ally Friedman

Science ·

Physics Students Win First Prize at National Optical Sciences Competition

Madeleine Bartin, Evelyn Bristol, and Ally Friedman traveled to the University of Arizona with Professor Brie Anderson for national physics workshop and competition
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A person in PPE vaccinates a chicken

Science ·

What We Need to Know About Bird Flu: A CAS Conversation

Virologist Taisuke Izumi breaks down risks and spread of the bird flu in the United States
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Arts ·

How to Find Your Voice: A CAS Conversation with Jennifer Hamady

Hamady shares advice on becoming a powerful and joyful performer and communicator
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