AU School of Public Affairs hosted Boston College’s Behrakis Professor, Robert Bartlett for a talk examining the concept of “chance” and how it’s viewed in political philosophy.
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President Trump is not the only leader to embrace social media. A recent study by SPA’s Professor Thomas Zeitzoff reveals that 76 percent of world leaders had an active presence on social media by the end of 2014.
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AU School of Public Affairs has been chosen to host the Journal of Policy Analysis and Management, a quarterly, peer-reviewed research journal produced by the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management.
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There aren’t many equations that can probe the wide spectrum of possible few-particle dynamics in physics. A new family of mathematical models for mixtures of quantum particles could help light the way.
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Does a new constitution improve a country’s levels of democracy? This is the question a team of American University professors asked and analyzed for their new book: Constituents before Assembly.
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American University School of Public Affairs Professor Jennifer Lawless introduced her new book at a recent event Washington, D.C., where experts shared their take on issues ranging from wage disparity to the electability of women.
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As police increasingly use body-worn cameras, questions arise about the impact and effectiveness of the practice. James Wright, an SPA PhD candidate is focused on these questions as part of his research.
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Introducing teachers and researchers to the AU community.
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A new book written by SPA Professor Bill Davies and AU Law Professor Fernanda Nicola highlights some of the most significant EU rulings ever made.
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Stamped from the Beginning won the National Book Award.
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