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New Research Reveals Influence of Social Media on Modern Warfare
A new study reveals how international public opinion as expressed via social media can influence conflicts on the battlefield.
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Civil Unrest Leads to Student Achievement Decline, Says New Study
A new study published by the Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) on August 2, 2016, outlines the implications of civic unrest for educational policy and practice.
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AU 2030: Taryn Morrissey
SPA professor studies vulnerable children and the achievement gap.
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As Body Mass Index Increases, So Does Spread of Multiple Myeloma
In a new study published in Cancer Letters, American University researchers show how, as body mass index increases, so does the growth and spread of the blood cancer multiple myeloma.
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High Times for Students
SPA Assistant Professor Seth Gershenson researches the effects of marijuana usage on educational productivity.
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The New Imperial Presidency
SPA professor looks at the expansion of presidential power since 9/11.
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Living for the City
SIS professor looks at D.C. gentrification and the politics of staying put.
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When the Cupboard is Bare
According to a new study published in the journal Children and Youth Services Review, children are at risk for food insecurity in communities across the income spectrum.
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AU 2030: Katie DeCicco-Skinner
For this biology professor, cancer research is academic and personal.
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Undergraduates Present Research Findings During the 8th Annual Symposium
AU’s School of Public Affairs (SPA) held its annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on Wednesday, April 20, 2016.
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