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An American University biology professor works in her lab.

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AU Moves up in Carnegie Classification for Research Activity

Move results from expanded doctoral program offerings, increased externally-funded research.
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Lindsay Grace is director of the AU Game Lab and Studio.

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AU 2030: Lindsay Grace

For SOC professor, games are about more than just fun.
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Children painting

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The Unintended Consequences of the U.S. Child Care Subsidy System

A study by SPA Professor Erdal Tekin examined how the use of child care subsidies influence a child’s ability to succeed in school, both emotionally & cognitively.
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A red house is sandwiched between new development projects in Washington, D.C.

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Black Neighborhoods, Gentrification, and the Great Recession: Study Reveals a Mixed Bag

SPA Associate Professor Derek Hyra researches the effects of the 2007-2009 recession on three historic, redeveloping black neighborhoods.
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New Report Finds D.C. is Highly Attractive to Millennials

AU's Kogod School of Business launched a research project initiated to find out what Millennials want in a place to live and work, and how the greater Washington area measures up.
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SPA professor James Thurber co-edited a new book called American Gridlock.

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Sound and Fury, Signifying Nothing

SPA professor James Thurber co-edits a new book on polarization and gridlock.
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Young child (4-6) reaching for a handgun

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Gun, Fire, Motor Vehicle Safety Practices Linked to Parents’ Depressive Symptoms

School of Public Affairs assistant professor Taryn Morrissey conducted a study that links parental depression to increased safety risks for their children
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The next president will largely be determined by the incumbent party's record in office.

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The Keys to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

CAS professor explains how to predict presidential elections.
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Laura Langbein accepts the JCPA and ICPA-Forum's Best Comparative Paper Award.

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SPA's Langbein Receives Award at APPAM for Comparative Research Analysis

Professor Laura Lanbein and PhD alumnus Pablo Sanabria win award at APPAM's Fall Research Conference for work examining relationship between laws and their effects on bribe-seeking behavior.
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While reading old American cookbooks, Katharina Vester found political commentary and insights into gender roles.

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That Dinner Dish is Deep

AU history professor pens a new book on food and American identities.
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