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Scholars Behind the Impact

American University’s Thought Leaders are scholars whose research shapes national conversations and drives real world impact. From artificial intelligence and public policy to climate science and social equity, they translate bold ideas into practical solutions, advancing knowledge, informing decision making, and preparing the next generation of changemakers.

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Voices of AU Research

Dr. Jennifer L. Steele

AI | Future of Work

“The real question is not what AI can do. It is whether we are prepared to think clearly in an age of constant disruption." - Jennifer Steele, School of Education 

Read- "Thinking Clearly in the Age of AI"
 

 

Ernesto Castañeda

Immigration Policy 

As a social scientist, I help make the invisible visible. -Ernesto Castaneda, College of Arts and Sciences 

Read- " Inside the Work of Immigration Scholar Ernesto Castaneda"

Stacey Snelling

Public Health & Nutrition

"I am looking across the US and learning from other cities. Envisioning a healthier future is possible when we bring people together." -Stacey Snelling, College of Arts & Sciences 

Read-"Pioneering a Better System for Health and Nutrition in America"

Are you shaping conversations in your field?

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