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To the Point: Have DC’s Iconic Cherry Blossoms Arrived Earlier Than Usual?
Professor and environmental scientist Michael Alonzo answers our question of the week
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Invention Convention: Students Wins $10,000 in Prizes at Design Competition
Dozens of students put their crafting skills to the test, building game prototypes aligning with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
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AU’s Latest Winter Energy Curtailment Efforts Result in Significant Energy and Cost Savings
AU reduced its emissions by 222 metric tons during the December 2022 winter break closure. It also resulted in an $77,318 reduction in energy costs for the university.
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To the Point: What Are the Dangers and Responsibilities Involved in Transporting Hazardous Chemicals across the Nation by Train?
Professor and chemist Matthew Hartings answers our question of the week
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DC Competition Rewards Sustainable Commuting
Lace up your sneakers and log your trip to work—even if it’s a home office—for a chance to win Nationals tickets, gift cards, and more.
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A Bountiful Future: AU Student Crafting Sustainable Food Plan for DC Public Schools
Driven by the desire to create equitable food systems for underserved communities, public health major Ekua Hudson, CAS/BA ’24, is teaching herself how to design and build sustainable hydroponic farms to help feed Washingtonians.
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AU Launches New Online MS Data Science Degree
Degree designed for working professionals; prepares graduates for successful careers in data science
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To the Point: What Causes Earthquakes, and Is Climate Change Involved?
Professor of Environmental Science Stephen MacAvoy answers our question of the week
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Your Guide To: Composting in Small Spaces
Megan Litke, AU’s director of sustainability, breaks down how composting even in tiny spaces can have a big impact on our plants and our planet.
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Technology ·
Book Review - No Shortcuts: Why States Struggle to Develop a Military Cyber-Force
This is a book review of Max Smeets's, No Shortcuts: Why States Struggle to Develop a Military Cyber-Force, written by Jake Sepich.
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