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Doomsday Scenarios: SIS Prof Sharon Weiner Talks Nuclear Weapons and Choices
With a prestigious fellowship, Weiner will examine why the US maintains a massive nuclear arsenal.
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Gene Discovery Boosts Understanding of Zebra Finch Biology
Using sophisticated genome-sequencing techniques, American University researchers identified a gene in the zebra finch that could pave the way for further research into what makes a bird male or female.
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Visiting Researcher Shares Latest on Efforts to Regulate Genetic Resources
Nicolas Pauchard of the University of Lausanne recently shared findings from his research on governing genetic resources at an SPA event.
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SPA Sponsors Six Undergraduate Students to Present Research at National Conference
For the third year in a row, SPA sponsored six students to attend the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.
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SPA to Host American Journal of Political Science, Among Other Top Research Journals
The American Journal of Political Science joins other quarterly, peer-reviewed research publications that moved to SPA this year. SPA will host AJPS for one year.
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In the Rainforest: Grad Student Found Costa Rica and a Passion
Dorian Russell is finishing her master’s in environmental science.
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SPA Faculty Member Wins National Award for Research Examining Views on Inequality
A paper published by Assistant Professor Elizabeth Suhay was recently awarded “2018 Best Paper Prize” by the American Political Science Association.
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SPA Student Presents Arab Spring Research at National Conference
SPA student Bianca Pergher (SPA/BA '20) presented her research recently during a poster session at the Midwest Political Science Association conference.
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AU Professor's Phone Booth Captures DC Stories
When the Smithsonian's Anacostia Community Museum opens its latest exhibit, an American University professor will have a hand in helping District residents tell their stories to visitors.
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SPA Professor to Study How Climate Change Finance Works in Developing Countries
SPA Professor Todd Eisenstadt has spent years understanding how climate change affects indigenous populations in developing countries. Now, he’s working to track funding for climate change projects from international donors to local development projects.
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