Robyn Rafferty Mathias
Student Research Conference

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The College of Arts & Sciences held the 35th Annual Robyn Rafferty Mathias Student Research Conference on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in person at AU's Don Myers Technology and Innovation Building. This event is a forum for CAS undergraduate and graduate students to present original research, scholarship, and creative work before colleagues, faculty, and friends. The 2025 conference introduced two new AI-focused categories, included a keynote by Dr. Laura DeNardis on "Ethical Flashpoints in AI," and featured over 200 undergraduate and graduate student presenters.

Awards & Recognition

Each oral and poster presentation is evaluated by a panel of judges from the AU community. The standout presenters earn a certificate signed by the CAS Dean and monetary awards to celebrate their hard work and creativity.

Questions? 

Contact CAS Events at casevents@american.edu.

Sponsors

The Mathias Student Research Conference is partially sponsored by a generous grant from AU trustee and alumna Robyn Rafferty Mathias and by the NASA District of Columbia Space Grant Consortium.